Optional Credit Classes
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Insects and Other Arthropods of the Morongo Basin September 25, 26, & 27, 2009 Kurt Leuschner Did you know that insects can survive in temperatures of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade with little to no water? Participants will explore the lives of the largest group of animals in the world through an in-depth study of insect anatomy, survival traits, habitats, and behaviors. |
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Desert Snakes, Fang, Rattle, and More October 4, 2009 Bill Hayes Feared and respected by many for their potential to inflict harm, snakes have long captured the fascination of humanity. Paricipants will be introduced to a remarkable variety of venomous and non-venomous desert snakes. |
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Biological Soil Crusts of Joshua Tree National Park October 17 & 18, 2009 Nicole Pietrasiak The desert floor may just look like dirt and sand but it is full of living organisms vital to the desert's ecosystem. Join Nicole Pietrasiak to learn more about the thin layer of life called biological soil crusts. |
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Archaeology of Joshua Tree National Park October 24 & 25, 2009 Joan Schneider and Claude Warren Discover the life and culture of the ancient peoples who were defined by the arid landscape of what is now Joshua Tree National Park. The instructors will discuss the how archaeologists study human culture, history, and evolution through material remains and landscapes. |
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Geology: Creation of the Joshua Tree Landscape November 14 & 15, 2009 D.D. Trent Investigate the natural architecture and origin of Joshua Tree National Park’s landscape with Dee Trent, co-author of Joshua Tree National Park Geology. |