Now that the heat of the summer is waning, more people are enjoying the national park in our back yard. Reporter Cara Conway says the Desert Institute offers several family-friendly classes in Joshua Tree National Park…
Learn the ins and outs of the Joshua Tree National Park from the Desert Institute by bringing the whole family to guided activities on tracking, navigation, map-reading and more! Three programs, Poop & Paws: Tracking for Families; Map and Compass for Families; and iNaturalist for Families are geared toward children ages 8-13. Activities held on October 5, 18 and 19th with meeting spots at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and Oasis Visitor Center are $25 each for members, $35 nonmembers. Register by phone at 760-367-5535 or online at joshuatree.org.