CALENDAR of EVENTS 2008

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Photo: Rose mallow--M. Hedgecock

JANUARY 2008

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FEBRUARY 2008

FAMILY PROGRAM 

Nature Depot: Curiosity Cove 

Saturday, February 2nd and 9th, 2008

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

La Quinta Senior Center and Bear Creek Trail

Ages: All ages w/parent or guardian

$20 per person

Join us for fun, possibly gooey, hands-on activities that will highlight animal signs and plant adaptations that we’ll spot on the trail.

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MARCH  2008

ADULT PROGRAM 

Nature Depot: A Walk on the Wildflower Side 

Thursday, March 20, 2008 

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

AND 

Saturday, March 22, 2008

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

La Quinta Senior Center and Bear Creek Trail

Ages: 18 & up

$20 per person

A sneak peek into adaptations and ancient uses of common desert wildflowers through flower study and trail I.D. Wildflowers are guaranteed for this class!

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APRIL  2008

FESTIVAL: California Desert Nature Festival

Friday thru Sunday, April 11--13, 2008

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Living Desert

Attention nature lovers! Look for Caliso Learning at the upcoming California Desert Nature Festival, April 2008. Participate in field trips, seminars, workshops, and hikes that highlight nature and the Coachella Valley.  You are sure to enjoy scheduled programs with special guest presenters, performances, as well as shopping in the festival bazaar! Great for all, whether you are a serious nature enthusiasts or a casual explorer. Families and nature lovers of all ages and interests will delight in the many experiences that await you. While you're there, please stop by and say hello while participating in these Caliso programs:

Friday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fun for all ages! How does camouflage work? How do the same properties help you identify things that do not belong on a nature 

    trail? Our Trail Spy activity invites you to test your observational skills on our “un-nature” trail inspired by Joseph Cornell’s, Sharing Nature With Children. 

    This special trail has several man-made objects placed throughout—all in full view—some blend in, some do not! How many objects will you find that do not 

    belong on a nature trail? Challenges both young and old! See registration booth for location.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon, ongoing activity. Visit our booth in the Kid's Habitat to make a "rock solid" Planet Promise--a promise to the planet written on a 

    rock that you take home as a special reminder of your day, and your promise to the earth. You can also create "Rocku" poetry (left for others to read) by     

    arranging pre-made pebbles in honor of our planet's beauty.

Sunday, 9 a.m. to Noon, ongoing activity. Visit our booth in the Kid's Habitat to participate in Camp Tortoise and discover the desert tortoise up close: 

    how it lives, what it likes to eat, and how it survives in the desert. Learn how to recognize tortoise activity in the wild and why this ancient survivor needs our 

    protection today. Compare a tortoise "fingerprint" with your own. A live desert tortoise will be there for you to meet!

FAIR: Hi-Desert Nature Museum Earth Day and Conservation Fair
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 g

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. g

We are very happy to be invited back to participate again this year. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum's Earth fair is a global message set in an intimate, grass-roots feel. This year they celebrate, “the diversity of life on earth with a day of activities that will inform, educate, and entertain visitors. Local experts will be on hand to provide demonstrations for turning waste into black gold for your garden, growing your own food, and recycling. This family-oriented event includes live animal presentations, gardening demonstrations, kids activities, and live international music. There will also be a variety of vendor booths featuring local artists and environmental education resources.” Be sure to stop by and visit our Caliso Learning booth again this year...you just might be seeing green!

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MAY  2008

FAIR: Idyllwild Nature Center Memorial Weekend Wildflower & Art Exhibit

Saturday, May 24 – Mon, May 26, 2008

FREE

“This annual event at the Idyllwild Nature Center features a kaleidoscope of color as native flowers and local artists display unique style and attributes dedicated to the flora of the Desert, San Gorgonio Pass and Mountains of the San Jacintos.” Idyllwild Nature Center , 25225 Highway 243, Idyllwild CA 92549 , phone 951-659-3850.

Caliso Learning will also be there Sunday to present a free program called Wild About Wildflowers!

What do the hidden insides of a flower look like? What are landing patterns on blossoms? How do insects see flowers? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this hands-on investigation into wildflower structure and ecology, as well as pollinator perspective through the UV spectrum. Come see flowers in “a new light” with presenter, Michelle Hedgecock, fellow wildflower geek. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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JUNE  2008

ADULT PROGRAM 

Nature Depot: Walk with the Ancients 

Native American life inspired by the natural world. How plants and animals guided traditional Cahuilla lifestyle, from practical uses to taboos that governed ancient tribal living. Booklet provided for you to take home.

FAMILY PROGRAM 

Nature Depot: Hide and Seek 

Discover the hidden ways desert animals such as the tortoise and scorpion can hide from predators or seek prey! Live animals will be there to share their secrets…

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JULY  2008

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AUGUST  2008

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SEPTEMBER  2008

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OCTOBER  2008

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NOVEMBER  2008

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DECEMBER  2008

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