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Tracy Albrecht
Take nothing but pictures.
Leave
nothing but footprints.
Kill
nothing but time.
~Motto of the Baltimore Grotto, a
caving society
No public hikes scheduled...it's SUMMER! But look for us this fall as we are offering 3 new hikes beginning Fall 2008! See Fledgling Hikers, Desert Primeval, and Cahuilla Ethnobotany below for descriptions.
Our hikes are a wonderful way to enhance your experience in the Coachella Valley by learning more about our unique geology, geography, natural and cultural histories. Hiking is a great activity for the entire family, often creating fond memories and appreciation for our vital natural resources. Our hikes also provide the perfect extension for your travel group, company retreat, or community programs and meetings. The following hikes are our most popular and are easily adapted to accommodate all ages (with exception to our Fledgling Hikers). Hikes require a minimum of 5 adults please.
Awesome Blossoms Seasonal wildflower ID and ecology.
Trail Mix Interpretive hike that combines plant and animal ecology; Cahuilla ethnobotany and ethnozoology.
Fledgling Hikers *NEW!* Specially tailored for toddlers and their parents. Introduce your little one(s) to nature in a safe manner; trail activities will excite and delight! Ages 18 months to 3 years of age, with paid adult.
Desert Primeval *NEW!* Discover some of the desert's most ancient plants, with life spans in the centuries, even thousands of years. Plant ID, adaptations and survival.
Cahuilla Ethnobotany *NEW!* Ancient Cahuilla plant uses found along the trail.
Palm Oasis and Dune Ecology Witness the delicate balance of nature as you explore the heart of a native palm oasis and come face to face with a migrating sand dune.
Critter Clues "Nature hunt" on the trail for animal clues: adaptations, tracks, scat, burrows, food webs...
Scorpion
Night!
Begin with scorpion natural history--then searching
for scorpions using special lights (provided). Earliest start time
We can customize a hike that accommodates the interest of your group!
All hikes listed above are:
highly interpretive, non-strenuous, about a mile and a half round trip
Hike length 2 1/2 hours
Children up to 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paid adult
You are responsible for transportation arrangements
20-person total limit on all groups for safety, logistics, and environmental impact reasons.
$15 per adult (16 years old+)
$10 per child (3-15 years old)
Children under 3 years of age explore for FREE!
For student groups (grades K-6), we offer a discounted class rate. Teachers and chaperones hike free!
To
request a group hike (minimum 10 people), or arrange a customized hike please
contact Michelle at (760) 832-0105 or calisolearning@earthlink.net
Hike of the Ancients
$40
per person
An interpretive, 3-hour outdoor class that includes a hike exploring ancient Cahuilla plant and animal resources set in beautiful Andreas Canyon . Learn to identify a variety of plants and animals important to ancient hunter-gatherer communities who relied on these resources for food, material, medicine, ceremony, and social conduct. Class fee includes your entrance fee to the Indian Canyons and use of related materials, and a take home booklet of ancient Cahuilla animal and plant uses by Caliso Learning. Water and snacks also provided. Easy, one mile, loop hike. This class is available October through March. Be sure to check our Calendar of Events for Hike of the Ancients and Walk With the Ancients classes at other locations throughout the valley, or contact Michelle to arrange a class (5 person minimum) at (760) 832-0105 or calisolearning@earthlink.net
the desert responds
$40
per person
Experience
the desert in a way that awakens your senses during this interpretive, 3-hour
outdoor class. Stimulate your sense of sound, touch, taste, and smell in
response to common desert plants you will learn to identify beyond simple
observation. Desert ecology and species interconnectedness round out this
“extra-sensory” approach to the way in which plants and animals respond to a
desert environment. Class fee includes use of related materials, and hand lens (to
keep).