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Mojave Trails National Monument public comment period extended

The Bureau of Land Management announces an extension of the public comment period for the Mojave Trails National Monument Management Plan. Acceptance of public comments has been extended 15-days and will close on July 5, 2023. The management plan seeks to create an overarching approach to preserving and protecting the 1.6 million-acre monument that extends across San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The public is invited to contribute their ideas for what is essential to that…

Basin wide skateboarding event at 29 Palms Skate Park (6/21)

GO SKATEBOARDING Day is June 21st, and for the 3rd year in a row Aaron and Paul’s GO SKATE event is taking over the Twentynine Palms skatepark. There will be a lot of skating, a best trick contest, a skateboard race - and if the last couple years are any indication - a large audience turning out to see skaters of all ages and skill levels get out and spend some time on the board. The event is free and volunteer-run. If you are under 18 you must wear a helmet and sign a waiver before…

Boys and Girls Club of the Hi Desert start summer programming (6/19)

The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert is open for Summer Programming beginning June 19 th ! They have an 8-week program available for youth ages 5-18, and they provide breakfast lunch and snack.  The Boys and Girls Club of the hi desert is open 7am-6pm and provide a safe and fun filled program with arts, sports, outdoor activities, and a lot more.  They have drop in day prices, weekly prices, or a discounted monthly price available. To register your child please call the Boys and Girls Club…

MBCA awards scholarships to three Morongo Basin high school grads

The Morongo Basin Conservation Association scholarships go to local standout students who have demonstrated commitments to include conservation or environmental interests in their education and career plans. Each $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist with higher education expenses. The MBCA's Conservation Scholarship was awarded to Landon Michael Stitt of Yucca Valley High School - he has career intentions of working in environmentally-conscientious urban planning and engineering.…

Landers Craft Fair tomorrow (6/10)

The Landers Association's Second Saturday Craft Fair is Saturday morning, June 10. All goods from this “Makers Market” are homemade, handmade, or home baked by the vendors. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Belfield Hall, 58380 Reche Road, in Landers.

Fulltime Paid Internship at Joshua Tree National Park seeking local applicants

The volunteer program at Joshua Tree National Park is hiring a paid Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) intern! This position begins September 11, 2023 and will work full-time until around August of 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply before Monday, June 5th - this is when the first round of applicants will be reviewed and interviewed. The final deadline for applications is July 21st, 2023. The competition between National Park Services sites for great applicants is fierce and sites…

“Amboy Crater” lecture closes out Old Schoolhouse Museum lecture season this Friday (6/9)

“Amboy Crater: Geology, Ecology and Historical Perspectives” is being held this Friday, June 9th at the Old Schoolhouse Museum in Twentynine Palms. Amboy Crater is an extinct cinder cone that formed from the ash and debris that were ejected into the air from volcanic events around 8000 years ago - making the gigantic crater one of the youngest volcanoes in the Mojave desert. The crater is a host to native plants and wildlife - and is over 27 square miles of basalt lava flows with a unique…

Blood Drive in Joshua Tree National Park tomorrow (6/7)

Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (June 7) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Joshua Tree National Park’s facility located at 6533 Freedom Way in Twentynine Palms. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Everyone under 17 years of age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Donors receive a free mini-physical (including readings for blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol levels, iron level and temperature). Please set an appointment by calling LifeStream…

Opening day for Yucca Valley Pool and summer aquatics program announced

The Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department has announced the opening date for the community pool as June 19. This will also kick of the town's Summer Aquatics Program, which is set to include swimming lessons, a junior lifeguarding program, and fun and fitness classes for all ages. Registration for swimming classes opens today (June 5). To sign up, you can visit yucca-valley.org or got to the community center in person during normal business hours. The pool is located at Yucca Valley…