New Classes this Fall!
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Summer Annual Wildflower Wanderings September 20, 2009 Darrell Shade Did you know that wildflowers can be abundant each fall? Summer annuals will bloom in September with enough rainfall. Darrell Shade will saturate your senses with these unique fall blossoms that occur in Joshua Tree National Park. |
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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? Kurt Leuschner 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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Bighorn Sheep of Joshua Tree National Park October 18, 2009 Michael Vamstad Desert bighorn sheep are the largest native animal in the desert southwest. Michael Vamstad will discuss the bighorn basics such as physical characteristics, distribution, behavior, predator relationships, and disease during this one-day field class. |
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Native Californian Basket Weaving October 24 & 25, 2009 Lorene Sisquoc Join Lorene Sisquoc, native skills teacher, to be introduced to the world of basket weaving arts in this two-day class. |
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Drawing the Desert with Pencil and Brush November 8, 2009 Diane Best Spend a day drawing the desert while immersed in the Dr. Seuss-ian woodland world of the Joshua tree. Diane Best will discuss drawing techniques, how to simplify the structure of the desert, and find its essence. |
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Collage Monotypes in Joshua Tree National Park November 14, 2009 Gretchen Grunt Discover the fun of printmaking with visual artist Gretchen Grunt! Gretchen will guide participants in a day of creativity through the process of making monotypes through collage. |
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Advanced Desert Survival December 6, 2009 Tony Nester This all-day field class goes beyond mere survival and delves into long-term skills used by the indigenous cultures of the Southwest. Participants will learn time-tested survival strategies and self-sufficiency methodologies that date to the roots of civilization. |