Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument visitor center implements its spring schedule with upcoming events
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – As the Coachella Valley begins to move into the spring season, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center has initiated the following visitor center schedule:
The visitor center is open Wednesday through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The visitor center will remain closed on Tuesdays. This visitor center schedule will be in effect through April 14. The following is a sampling of activities scheduled during March at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument:
Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival: On March 3, join us for the 11th annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival. This free event celebrates wellness, recreation, and the outdoors. The festival features local artists and conservation partners, a kids' zone, wildflower hikes, food and beverages, and more. Come celebrate spring in our desert! Although there is no onsite parking, free parking and shuttles run from the St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church parking lot.
Desert Mountains Art Faire: On March 17, stop by the Monument visitor center area to enjoy the natural beauty of our desert mountains, browse for unique gifts, and support the work of local artists. Mediums may include photography, panting, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more.
Wildflower Workshop: On March 21, get ready for the wildflower season and learn names of common wildflowers, their adaptations for pollination and where to see the most blooms. Hand lenses and identification guides will be provided for the session of friendly “botanizing” with the Bureau of Land Management’s Interpretive Specialist. Two identical sessions are offered: one at 10:00 AM and one at 1:00 PM. An optional wildflower walk on an adjacent easy access trail is offered after each session. Free reservation required by March 19th to reserve space, as seating is limited.
Full Moon Hike: On March 30, discover the desert at night! Experience the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over the mountains while looking for nocturnal animals along the trail. Hike starts at 7:00 PM and lasts until approximately 9:00 PM. Bring 2 liters of water, a headlamp or flashlight, black lights (if you have one), and wear closed-toed shoes. Free reservation required.
The BLM supports working landscapes across the West through its many programs and believes partnerships and inclusion are vital to managing sustainable, working public lands. For information about all the events at Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, visit https://www.desertmountains.org/calendar/, telephone the National Monument Visitor Center at 760-862-9984, or email blm_ca_web_ps@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.