Planting at Dos Palmas

Spend the day planting screwbean mesquite in riparian areas within an extensive palm oasis and network of wildlife ponds! Screwbean mesquite provides important browsing habitat for migratory birds including warblers and flycatchers.
Meet 8:00 AM at the BLM Palm Springs Field Office (1201 Bird Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA) and carpool to the preserve. Anticipated return time is 4:30 PM.

Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, gloves, sunhat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Bathrooms, water refills, and tools will be provided. Expect a moderate level of activity including some walking, lifting plants, carrying water, and digging holes.
Contact Joel Miner at the BLM Palm Spring Field Office to RSVP or with any other questions.
jminer@blm.gov (760) 833-7145

Preserve Directions From Palm Springs:
Take Interstate 10 East and merge onto Highway 86 in Indio. Turn left off of highway 86 at 66th Ave. and then proceed to turn right on to Highway 111. Continue for 10.7 miles and turn left onto Parkside Dr. opposite the big blue sign for the State Recreation Area. When Parkside Drive comes to a ‘T’ turn right onto Desert Aire Dr. then turn left onto a gravel road following the power lines. Follow signs for Dos Palmas, making a gentle left turn and you will arrive at the front gate.