ABDSP Interpretive Activities

Junior Rangers - 10:00 a.m.
45 minutes
Special program for children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of the desert environment. Sign up at the Visitor Center as space is limited.

Talk: In Search of the Elusive Elephant Tree - 11:00 a.m.
30 minutes
The seldom seen, endangered elephant tree survives in only a few scattered and isolated spots in California. Join Volunteer Naturalist Karen Cormier at the Visitor Center to find out how to identify these distinctive trees, hear why Native Americans valued the trees, and discover where you can look for elephant tree herds “in the wild.”

Hike: Discovering the Archeological History of the Morteros - 12:00 p.m.
2 hours
Discover the hidden secrets of an ancient Native American village site. Join Volunteer Archeologist and Naturalist Sam Webb to explore both rock art and historic milling features. This 1.5 mile hike is over uneven terrain. Be sure to bring the usual water, hat, and sturdy footwear. Meet at the Morteros trailhead in Blair Valley, 3 miles off Highway S-2.

Walk: Welcome to the Desert - 1:30 p.m.
45 minutes
This easy garden walk will introduce you to the plants and animals of the desert. Meet with a staff Interpreter/Naturalist at the Visitor Center entrance.

Campfire: Ranger Surprise - 7:30 p.m.
1 hour
Join Ranger Steve Bier at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire center for an evening campfire program. With Ranger Steve, you're sure to be entertained!

ABDSP Interpretive events are free of charge. Call ABDSP Visitor Center for more information (760) 767-4205