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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Intermediate Desert Tracking
Saturday, February 4, 2012 8:00 am
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

This class will bring new life and excitement to your hikes and outdoor adventures! Imagine knowing where a cougar has crossed a trail, or discovering where a bighorn sheep was bedded down for the night. Learn to read the tracks and sign of desert wildlife in this hands-on class with Western Tracking Institute founder, Barry Martin and trackers from the Anza-Borrego Tracking Team.

Taphonomy: Decay, Breakup, Burial and Fossilization
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 am
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

This lecture with Dr. Lyndon Murray is open to the public.

Desert Stargazing
Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:00 pm
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

This two-day workshop is designed for beginning stargazers interested in exploring the mind-expanding hobby of amateur astronomy. Learn what’s in the sky, how the heavens move, how to find our way around the maze of stars, and how to view some of its wonders through a telescope.

Renewable Energy & the California Deserts
Saturday, February 11, 2012 7:30 pm
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center

The Nature Conservancy's Laura Crane will discuss the current situation related to renewable energy development and considerations related to the conservation of water, wildlife and the functioning of our desert's natural systems.

Park Lovers Valentine's Day Sales Event
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:30 pm
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

If you are an ABF member, join us on Valentine’s Day for a festive evening with extra savings up to 30% on all pink, red, or white merchandise in the Visitor Center store. You don’t need a date for this evening out…just bring along your love of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!

High Points of Anza-Borrego - Whale Peak
Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:30 am
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Pass through one of San Diego County’s best pinyon-juniper woodland communities on this moderately strenuous hike to the 5,349-foot summit of Whale Peak.

Photo Contest Exhibit
Saturday, February 18, 2012 10:00 am
Borrego Art Institute

View the Anza-Borrego Desert Photo Contest winners at Borrego Art Institute, vote for your favorite and place your bid in the silent auction!