Upcoming Events

Throughout fall, winter, and spring, ABF's Institute offers a variety of programs in the Anza-Borrego region. For more information and links to registration, click on the title of the upcoming events listed below. You can also browse our programs using the Events Calendar.  Click Here.

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Desert Hostel: Arches and Canyonlands
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:00 am
Meet in Green River, Utah

Join earth scientist Paul Remeika on a fascinating 2-wheel drive field trip through the Colorado Plateau's fantasyland, known as Standing Up Country. Learn about the breathtaking scenery of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park.

Introduction to Desert Night Sky Photography
Saturday, October 16, 2010 1:00 pm
ABDSP Visitor Center Discovery Lab

Learn the basics of using your camera to capture amazing celestial portraits of the desert night sky.

Giant Worlds of Gas
Saturday, October 30, 2010 7:00 pm
Nierenberg Plaza at ABDSP Visitor Center

Join popular astronomer Dennis Mammana as he enlightens and inspires us about the mysteries of the cosmos.

Macro Photography
Saturday, November 20, 2010 8:00 am
Meet at State Park Visitor Center flagpole

Paul Johnson will repeat this popular class on Macro Photography that involves moving in very close to a small subject, and showing it larger or in more detail than is commonly seen by the human eye.

The Stars Belong to Everyone
Saturday, November 27, 2010 7:00 pm
Nierenberg Plaza at ABDSP Visitor Center

Join popular astronomer Dennis Mammana as he enlightens and inspires us about the mysteries of the cosmos.

Mud Caves and Slot Canyons (South End)
Saturday, December 4, 2010 8:00 am
Meet at ABDSP Visitor Center Flagpole

In this all-day 4-Wheel Drive tour we will visit several different types of canyons in Anza-Borrego's remote south end including Canyon Sin Nombre and Arroyo Tapiado.

Clark Lake Petroglyphs
Sunday, December 5, 2010 8:30 am
Meet at Pegleg Monument (junction of S22 and Henderson Canyon Rd.)

Hike across the desert floor, into and out of the wash bottoms, to the Clark Lake Petroglyph site in Rockhouse Canyon.