Jr. Trail Guides Program

What is it? It's a fun, FREE, creative learning experience about outdoor safety, natural sciences and cultural anthropology, before hitting the trails to learn and practice safe exploration techiniques while out exploring the National Monument.

Presented by the Friends of the Desert Mountains in support of the National Monument, this program connects children ages 9 - 12 to their natural surroundings, while helping to build a strong foundation of outdoor ethics and safety habits. Participants learn about local area flora, fauna, geology, geography and native cultures of our valley and surrounding mountains. Participants receive rewards for completing the program.

Date of Program (this is last date for this season):
April 10, 2010

Program Times:
Check-in begins at 11:45 a.m.
All programs run from noon to 4 p.m.

Where is it held?
National Monument Visitor Center
51-500 Hwy 74, Palm Desert, CA
(4 miles south of Hwy 111)
For a map to the Visitor Center: Click Here.

Who May Participate? Children 9 - 12 years old, limited to only 15 participants per month. Child must be registered prior to attending.

More details? Want a one page PDF document you can print out about this event? Click here.

Want an Application for this Event? Get a four page PDF application you can print out. Click here.

Need to talk to a live person? Contact the Visitor Center office at (760) 862-9984 or email Danielle Ortiz: dortiz@fs.fed.us