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SUMMARY:Anza-Borrego Women’s Campout 
DESCRIPTION:Escape the everyday and reconnect with yourself and nature at this special women’s camping retreat!  \nJoin approximately 20 like-minded women for an unforgettable weekend in one of California’s most stunning and expansive desert landscapes — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Leave behind the daily grind for starlit skies, wildflower-dotted canyons, and the warm camaraderie of a small, welcoming group. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or brand new to sleeping under the stars, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are and send you home feeling refreshed, empowered, and more connected to the natural world. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nGuided hikes, wildlife and plant identification, and desert exploration led by knowledgeable ABF volunteers  \n\n\nHands-on instruction in camping skills, including tent setup, camp organization, camp cooking techniques, and Leave No Trace practices \n\n\nDesert hiking skills, including how to stay safe in extreme environments, 10 essentials to take on a hike, desert navigation, trail safety, and case studies \n\n\nOpportunities for rest, reflection, digital detox, and meaningful connection with fellow participants  \n\n\nIncreased confidence, self-reliance, and appreciation for Anza-Borrego’s unique ecosystem and conservation efforts \n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nWomen interested in learning or improving camping and outdoor skills  \n\n\nBeginner campers seeking a supportive and welcoming introduction to the outdoors  \n\n\nOutdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, wildlife, nature education, and desert landscapes  \n\n\nWomen looking to build confidence, self-reliance, and comfort in outdoor settings  \n\n\nAnyone seeking community, new friendships, and a restorative weekend in nature \n\nWhat’s Included: \n\nShared group campsite in Borrego Palm Canyon Campground with picnic tables, a shaded area, and an outhouse at the campsite (flush toilets and showers are a short walk away) \n\n\nSome tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags available for those who do not have them \n\n\nCommunity fire pit \n\n\nCamp cooking demo \n\nREGISTER TODAY! ( https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c8a43149-092f-469f-8a35-d5cf660e99ae&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa )\nDate/Time: 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 6 , 2026– 12:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2026 \nLocation: Borrego Palm Canyon Campground, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park \nCost: \nABF Member: $34/person Not a member? Join today for as little as $35 and save!  \nNon-Member: $40/person \nStudent: $20/person \nCancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.    \n Women’s Campout sponsored by Borrego Valley Endowment Fund. \nHost: Dr. Pam Kersey is a certified California Naturalist. She has been teaching outdoor classes for more than a decade. She retired as a Math and Science Dean after also enjoying a career as a nurse and professor.  She currently volunteers for Anza Borrego Foundation, Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA), Mojave Desert Land Trust and Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. She is on the Preventative Search and Rescue team for Joshua Tree National Park and serves as secretary of the board for JTNPA. In her spare time, Pam loves to go hiking and camping. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n															\n									\n											\n							\n						\n														\n			\n					\n				\n					\n						\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n																\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nFive Spot Kula Cloth\n\n\n\n\n					$29.95\n				\n\n\n\nIn stock\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		Five Spot Kula Cloth quantity\n	\n	\n\n		Add to cart\n\n			\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n				SKU:\n				110803\n				\n			\n\nCategory: Leave No Trace, New\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate one of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s most beloved spring wildflowers with this reusable Kula Cloth featuring the delicate Desert Five-Spot. Known for its pale blooms marked with deep crimson centers, the Desert Five-Spot is a fleeting desert treasure that appears during favorable wildflower seasons, transforming the landscape with color and wonder.\n\n\n\nThe Kula Cloth is a reusable antimicrobial pee cloth designed specifically for outdoor recreation, offering a hygienic and environmentally conscious alternative to toilet paper on the trail.\n
URL:https://theabf.org/events/anza-borrego-womens-campout/
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CATEGORIES:Adventure,Desert Party
LOCATION:200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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