Beautiful Clouds at Sunrise | |
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Atmospheric rivers produce amazing clouds!
Sunrise photo by Jan Auburn
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Suggested Outing: Coyote Canyon | |
Verbena & flowing water in Coyote Canyon. Photos by Don Chism. | |
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Coyote Canyon is a great place to explore, especially right now with the wildflowers in full bloom! It's a short & easy trip from town. The mileage listed below is from the end of the pavement.
Things to do in Coyote Canyon:
- Check out the interpretative panels at the entrance to Coyote Canyon (mile 0).
- View and walk through the beautiful flower fields (1st mile or so as you drive in).
- Hike up to Alcoholic Pass (mile 2.4).
- Enjoy a nice picnic & hike the loop trail at Desert Gardens (mile 3.1).
- Drive past Desert Gardens to see lots of ocotillo & cactus - both should be starting to bloom soon.
- Hike the Lower Willows Loop trail - the parking area is just before the third crossing (mile 5.6)
- Drive up Boulder Alley (mile 6), a very steep and rocky jeep road, which leads you up the hill to Collins Valley, Sheep Canyon, Cougar Canyon and Indian Canyon
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Left: Dune evening primrose & verbena in Coyote Canyon by Gerry Hogervorst. |
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Right: Verbena & Desert sunflowers on DiGiorgio Road near Coyote Canyon
by Scott Burnham.
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How to get there:
From Christmas Circle, drive east on Palm Canyon Drive for 0.5 miles, turn left (north) on DiGiorgio Road, and drive 4.7 miles to the end of the pavement. You can park here at the interpretative panels or drive straight ahead on the dirt road. 2WD is OK to Desert Gardens, but high clearance 4WD is strongly recommended beyond that. There are three water crossings (3.5, 5 and 5.6 miles past the pavement) that will likely have water due to the recent rains - exercise caution as you drive through these.
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Yes, flowers are STILL blooming here! | |
Wolf cholla cactus near Jojoba Wash by David Swanson. | |
Fishhook cactus on Cactus Loop Trail by Jim Van Matre. | |
Beavertail cactus in Carrizo Wash by Marc Shrader. | |
Desert lily at Henderson Canyon Road by Ehny Faye Patterson. | |
Five spot near Lycium Wash by Allison Helm. | |
Poppies in Little Surprise Canyon by Scott Burnham. | |
Swainson's hawk photos by Alicia Wszelaki. | |
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The 2023 Borrego Valley Hawk Watch is still underway!
Each year, Swainson's Hawks migrate over 6000 miles from Argentina to their breeding grounds up north. Lucky for us, Borrego Springs is on their route! A dedicated team of volunteers ("citizen scientists") watch for hawks in the morning and again in the early evening at designated spots.
On the morning of March 12, more than 1000 hawks were spotted! Stay tuned to see what the final hawk counts when the Hawkwatch concludes in early April.
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Search for "Borrego Springs Hawk Watch" on Facebook or Instagram to get the latest updates! | |
Upcoming Programs & Hikes
Click on each graphic below for more information about the program and how to register.
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All of the programs below are in-person lectures in the ABDNHA Library
unless otherwise specified.
Nonmembers $12, Members $10, Volunteers $8, Lifetime Members Free
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ABDNHA DESERT LECTURE SERIES
at the Performing Arts Center!
Fri, Mar 24, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
At the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, 590 Palm Canyon Drive
Nonmembers $10 at the door, ABDNHA Members Free
Reservations not necessary. Seating is first come, first serve.
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West Truckhaven Wash
Wed, Mar 22, 8:30 am
Rainbow Canyon
Thurs, Mar 23, 8:00 am
Pam's Ambles
Fri, Mar 24, 8:30 am
Rainbow Canyon/
Box Canyon Loop
Tues, Apr 4, 8:00 am
Full Moon Walk:
South Palm Wash
Tues, Apr 4, 7:30 pm
Pena Spring
Thurs, Apr 6, 8:30 am
Eagle Rock
Sat, Apr 8, 8:30 am
Hornblende Canyon
Thurs, Apr 13, 8:00 am
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Friendly Friday Bike Rides
Every Friday, 10:00 am
Nature Journaling with Pat & Pam
Tues, Mar 21, 9:00 am
Borrego Rock & Gem Club Meeting
Wed, Mar 22, 2:00 pm
4WD Trip: Dos Cabezas Railroad Station & Indian Hill Area
Sun Mar 26, 9:00 am
Stargazing: The Galaxies of the Great Bear, Ursa Major!
Sun, Mar 26, 7:30 pm
Borrego Rock & Gem Field Trip
Wed, Apr 12, 9:00 am
Stargazing: The Virgo Supercluster of Galaxies
Sun, Apr 15, 7:30 pm
Borrego Rock & Gem Club Meeting
Wed, Apr 26, 2:00 pm
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Check BorregoEvents.com to see ALL the activities going on in Borrego, such as the first annual Borrego Springs Music Festival during the weekend of March 24-26! | |
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Start your desert adventure at ABDNHA's
Borrego Desert Nature Center!
Guidebooks, Maps, Southwest Fiction, Shirts, Hats, Gifts, Jewelry, Local Artwork, Children's Section,
and ideas for day trips and sightseeing
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Need help identifying wildflowers?
We recommend these excellent wildflower guides!
Click on items below to shop
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ABDNHA Members receive 15% off purchases! | |
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Borrego Desert Nature Center
652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA
760-767-3098
Just west of Carlee's
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4
Your purchases support ABDNHA's programs & services throughout the year. Thank you for your support!
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Shop at home and pick up in the Nature Center to save on shipping! | |
Birds & Blooms Garden Shop | |
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Birds & Blooms Closing on April 8!
Stock up on bird seed while you can!
(not available online - purchase at Birds & Blooms)
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Borrego's Best Bird Seed
5, 10, 25 or 50 lbs
Scratch Bird Seed
10 or 25 lbs
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Nyjer Bird Seed
2, 5, or 20 lbs
California Finch Mix
10 or 20 lbs
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No Waste Bird Seed
20 lbs
Mealworms
1, 2.5 or 5 lbs
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Birds & Blooms Garden Shop
Specializing in "Borrego's Best" Bird Seed and Feeders!
652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA
760-767-5560
Adjacent to the ABDNHA Garden, just west of Carlee's Restaurant
Hours: Thurs-Sat 10-3:30
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Join ABDNHA
and Make the Desert a Part of Your Life!
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Join ABDNHA and support an award-winning non-profit 501(c)3 nature educational organization dedicated to interpreting and preserving the Anza-Borrego Desert. | |
As a member, you can enjoy all of the great benefits below:
- Stay informed about the desert and activities
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The Sand Paper Newsletter - 5 per year
- 15% discount at Nature Center and Birds & Blooms Garden Shop!
- Special member appreciation events
- Calendar of activities & reduced price on lectures, hikes, & field trips
- Friendship & camaraderie with other desert lovers, and have a great time
- Support of nature education & desert conservation
Join or give a gift membership anytime throughout the year!
Membership is for 12 months from the month you join.
Join ABDNHA and make the desert a part of your life!
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Welcome our newest Business Member, i-bike borrego!
Website: i-bikeborrego.com; Email: info@i-bikeborrego.com; Phone: 619-249-8429
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Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA, pronounced
"AB-NA") is an award-winning, community based, educational non-profit 501c3 organization, founded in 1971.
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ABDNHA's Mission:
Enhance the understanding, appreciation, enjoyment, and conservation of the
Anza-Borrego Desert and
surrounding area.
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We invite you to join ABDNHA
and make the desert a part of your life!
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ABDNHA offers information to visitors and programs to enrich the lives of those who live in and visit the community of Borrego Springs. We sponsor approximately 150 hikes, rides, lectures, tours, special events, and educational programs each year, and we lead conservation and citizen-science programs, including the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition and the Borrego Valley Hawk Watch. | | | | |
