This is National Park Week and Joshua Tree National Park is celebrating. Reporter Taylor Thacker tells you how to participate…
Join Joshua Tree National Park in celebrating National Park Week, this April 18-26, with special celebrations for kids on National Junior Ranger Day, April 25. Visit Joshua Tree National Park on April 25 for lots of fun and adventure with many ranger programs for the entire family. A few of the activities planned for the day include a tour of the cactus garden, a session to meet the rangers, an oasis walk, and much more. For more information call 760-367-5507.
9:00 a.m. “I Speak for the Trees” at Echo T Parking lot
9:00 a.m. The Sound of the Desert with Arizona State University Listening Project at Barker Dam
10:00 a.m. Patio Talks Cottonwood Visitor Center, Joshua Tree Visitor Center, Oasis Visitor Center
10:00 a.m. Cholla Cactus Garden
10:00 a.m. Barker Dam Hike
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Meet the Rangers
Law enforcement rangers at Cap Rock
Maintenance Rangers at Oasis Visitor Center
Fire Fighter Rangers at Black Rock
Park Nursery Rangers at Park Nursery at Oasis Visitor Center
1:00 p.m. Oasis Walk
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm Meet the Rangers
Law enforcement rangers at Cap Rock
Maintenance Rangers at Oasis Visitor Center
Fire Fighter Rangers at Black Rock
Park Nursery Rangers at Park Nursery at Oasis Visitor Center
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Wilderness Jr. Ranger Program – Oasis Visitor Center
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Paleontology Jr. Ranger Program at Joshua Tree Visitor Center
2:00 p.m. Story Time with a Ranger at Joshua Tree Visitor Center
2:00 p.m. “In the Shadow of the Mountain” Hike at Turkey Flats Backcountry Board
8:00 p.m. evening programs at Cottonwood, Indian Cove, Jumbo Rocks, and Black Rock Campgrounds
Stories in the Stars – Cottonwood Campground Amphitheater
Room to Roam: Exploring the Value of Wilderness in Joshua Tree National Park -Jumbo Rocks Campground
Discover the Ancient Giants of Joshua Tree National Park at Indian Cove Campground Amphitheater
The Listen Project: Encouraging Environmental Stewardship through Acoustic Ecology and Sonic Awareness in American Southwest Deserts at Black Rock Nature Center.
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK CELEBRATES NATIONAL PARK WEEK
