Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument announces winter visitor center schedule
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - As the Coachella Valley begins to move into the winter months, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center will initiate its winter visitor center schedule.
From Oct. 1 to April 30, 2018, the visitor center will be open five days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Monday, and close on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Here is a small list of some of the activities happening at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto National Monument for October 2017:
Carrizo Canyon Opening Day: On Oct. 1, the Carrizo Canyon Ecological Preserve opens for the season. Friends of the Desert Mountains will take participants on a docent led hike into a canyon that provides a chance to see Bighorn Sheep and other desert critters, and learn about the geology of the area. Hike rating is easy to moderate, approximately 2-3 miles round trip. Elevation gain approximately 100 to 500 feet. Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear closed-toed shoes, hat and sunscreen. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. For more information, telephone 760-862-9984. Reserve a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carrizo-canyon-opening-day-hike-tickets-35442939787.
Bird Walk: On Oct. 9, join Friends of the Desert Mountains on a bird walk from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto National Monument. Participants will walk on the paved Ed Hastey Garden Walk and Randall Henderson Wash Loop Trail with an experienced birder to discover the year round and migratory birds that call the Coachella Valley Desert home. Bring binoculars, water, hat, sunscreen and camera. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. For more information, telephone 760-862-9984. Reserve a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-walk-tickets-35456515392.
Monument Night Adventure: On Oct. 14, discover the desert after dark! Participants will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail looking for the nocturnal creatures that inhabit the desert. This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Registration begins at 6:45 p.m. For more information, telephone 760-862-9984. Reserve a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monument-night-adventure-tickets-37147930460.
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.