CALENDAR of EVENTS 2009
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Photo: Rose mallow--M. Hedgecock
Happy New Year!
FEBRUARY 2009
FAMILY
PROGRAM
Yards of Fun!
Two Saturdays, February 7th and 14th, 2009
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
La Quinta Museum
Ages: 2-12 (parent participation class)
$20 per adult
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♥
Nature: outdoor-inspired activities that will excite and delight any age,
toddler to 'tween. Take home ideas for family fun, right in your own backyard!
“Yards of Fun” Family program at the new La
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Session |
Location |
Day/s |
time/s |
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320320 |
2/7 - 2/14 |
La Quinta Museum |
SAT |
9am-10:30am |
MARCH 2009
FAMILY PROGRAM
Full
MOOn
Club
Tuesday,
March 10, 2009
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
La Quinta Museum
Ages 3 and up
A
special invitation to experience nature in a whole new “light.” Outdoor
inspired activities followed by the moon rise. Sleeping
bag and flashlight suggested, but not required. Family program. Moon rise: 6:47p.m. Register
online now with La Quinta WebTrac (have the class ACT# ready), or call
760-777-7000 / 760-777-7090
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act# |
Session |
Location |
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time/s |
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320321 |
3/10 |
La
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Tuesday |
6pm-7:30pm |
FAMILY PROGRAM
Wednesday,
March 25, 2009
2 p.m.
Palm
Desert Library
FREE
Discover the secret lives of desert wildflowers in this hands-on program including native species I.D., flower structure, and wildflower ecology. Come see your favorite desert blossoms in a new light with presenter, Michelle Hedgecock. Palm Desert Library, all ages welcome.
Photo: M. Hedgecock
APRIL 2009
FOR KIDS ONLY!
Animal Samaritans' Critter Camp
Thursday, April 16, 2009
11 a.m. "Scat Chat" with Caliso Learning
Animal Samaritans' Critter Camp returns and this spring's 2009 theme is GROSSOLOGY! How could we resist? We are happy to participate again this year by presenting campers with one of our favorite programs, Scat Chat! Campers will get the scoop on desert poop, and learn how to identify desert animals by what they leave behind. For Critter Camp dates, times, fees and registration please contact Animal Samaritans.
FAMILY
EVENT
Conservation Fair and Earth Day Celebration at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Saturday, April 18, 2009
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
Learn
about recycling, composting, land development and many other environmental
issues. We are excited and proud to participate again this year to promote and
encourage “getting families outdoors” through our Yards
of Fun project
FAMILY HIKE
Fledgling "Hikers" Sampler *FREEBIES! * (only $5 for Living Desert entrance fee)
Saturday, April 25, 2009:
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
10:30a.m. to 11 a.m.
11:30 a.m. to Noon
Look for us at The Living Desert's Party for the Planet! annual event that celebrates the planet. Get back to nature with lots of fun activities for the kids, live entertainment, an art show, plant giveaways, and of course, all the cool animals at the zoo! We are proudly participating again this year with other organizations and vendors to share our "expertise and knowledge about desert life, education, preservation, and conservation." We will be guiding three short morning "hikes" for you and your tiniest explorers! Be sure to stop by our booth to say "Hi!," we'd love to hear from you and give you great ideas for creative outdoor fun for you to take home to try with your family! Party for the Planet event 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MAY 2009
JUNE 2009
ADULT
PROGRAM
Creating A Backyard Habitat
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ages 13 and up
$15 per person
Mini-workshop highlighting the value of creating and preserving native habitats. Take home a plant list w/ resources, bird feeder you make, personal poetry pebbles for your garden and more! Please check back for community details.
Photo: Arlene Ripley
JULY 2009
AUGUST 2009
SEPTEMBER 2009
FESTIVAL
Yucca Valley Starry Nights Festival
Saturday, September 19, 2009
FREE
A space-themed Family Fun Day combined with academic lectures and evening star gazing for all at Machris Park. Telescopes will be on hand for deep space gazing! Caliso Learning is excited to participate this year in an expanded family portion of day-time events with astronomy related activities!
OCTOBER 2009
FAMILY HIKE
Fledgling "Hikers"
Fledgling
Fridays, 9 a.m.
October 30, 200
November 20, 2009
18 mos. to 3 years old (with adult)
$10
per adult
$5
per child (4 to 15 years)
FREE for
explorers 3 and younger
Specially tailored for toddlers and their parents. Introduce your little one(s) to nature in a safe manner; trail activities will excite and delight! Take home booklet with numerous outdoor ideas you can enjoy with your youngsters. Ages 18 months to 3 years of age, with paid adult. Parent/Guardian participation. Reservations required, please call Michelle 760-832-0105 or e-mail calisolearning@eathlink.net
NOVEMBER 2009
FAMILY HIKE
Fledgling
"Hikers"
Fledgling
Fridays, 9 a.m.
October 23, 200
November 20, 2009
18 mos. to 3 years old (with adult)
$10
per adult
$5
per child (4 to 15 years)
FREE for
explorers 3 and younger
Specially tailored for toddlers and their parents. Introduce your little one(s) to nature in a safe manner; trail activities will excite and delight! Take home booklet with numerous outdoor ideas you can enjoy with your youngsters. Ages 18 months to 3 years of age, with paid adult. Parent/Guardian participation. Reservations required, please call Michelle 760-832-0105 or e-mail calisolearning@eathlink.net
DECEMBER 2009
