WASHINGTON: Join in the fun of National Park Week 2011. Historic reenactments, gushing waterfalls, abundant wildlife, blooming wildflowers, and free admission make it the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a national park. “National Park Week is a great time to visit and celebrate these places owned by all Americans,” said National Park Service […]
It’s National Park Week! No Entrance Fees through April 24 Read More »
Annual Wildflower Show is April 23 and 24, 2011 and Wildflower Show Senior Day is Monday, April 25. Experience the Garden’s beautiful display of wildflowers in full bloom and enjoy a lovely display of Southern California wildflowers gently collected by RSABG staff and volunteers and brought indoors for intimate viewing. The indoor wildflower display, held
Annual Wildflower Show at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden April 23-25 Read More »
Easter at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm Apr 23, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM Lyndon B. Johnson SP & HS – Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm Contact Phone: (830) 644-2252 Celebrate Easter as a traditional 1915 German farm family would have. See natural-dyed Easter eggs, lamb cake baked from scratch and carefully crafted grass
Easter at Sauer Beckmann and Cooper Lake (TX) April 23rd Read More »
A TRIBUTE TO BOB BEGOLE Mr. Archaeology of the Anza-Borrego Desert Saturday, April 9, 2011 Events: 9 – 4:30 Silent Auction at the Begole Archaeological Research Center. Bidding closes 4:30 pm. Winning bids announced 5:00 pm. (Winners need not be present) 9– 4:00 Native American Basket and Pottery Display and Demonstrations. (Craft items for sale)
8th Annual Archaeology Weekend at Anza Borrego DSP April 9-10 Read More »
In 1993, NPCA and the Stanford Environmental Law Clinic, along with other allies, began a long legal fight to protect Joshua Tree National Park in California from the creation of the largest garbage dump in the U.S., believing that a huge garbage dump had no place next to Joshua Tree National Park. Now, 18 years
Twentynine Palms, CA – In the 1990s, an amazing breakthrough was made in science – the universe is not just expanding it is accelerating! Join Gillian Wilson, Professor at University of California Riverside, to learn about recent discoveries and current mysteries in astronomy. Wilson will begin by discussing the history of our universe, the laws
April 15th – The Expanding Universe: Dark Matter and Dark Energy Read More »
For recreational fishing enthusiasts, springtime is in the air — and this year, in the water as well. Saturday, April 2 is opening day for salmon fishing in ocean waters off most of California and for the first time in many years the forecast suggests anglers may have many a tight line to look forward
Ocean Salmon Fishing Season to Open April 2 Read More »
Wildflower season has returned to the East Sierra desert with an explosion of color. In the city of Ridgecrest between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley just off US 395, the Maturango Museum embraces the season with its Annual Wildflower Show April 15-17. This year for the first time the California State Assembly and Senate
Ridgecrest Celebrates Desert Wildflowers with Festival April 15-17 Read More »
March 2011 – WASHINGTON — Looking for a new photo expedition? Try making America’s national natural landmarks your next destination and send the results to the National Park Service’s National Natural Landmarks photo contest. “We’re in search of images that capture our nation’s diverse and scenic natural features,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis.
NPS Photo Contest – Natural Landmarks Wanted – Submission Deadline June 30th Read More »
March 18, 2011 – On Saturday, March 26 (weather permitting), Dave Kirk, Alabama Hills steward for the Bureau of Land Management’s Bishop Field Office, will lead the hikes. “There are hundreds of arches throughout the Alabama Hills. Find out what geologic processes lead to their formation. This is a relatively moderate hike that enables you
March 26th Hike to View Arches at Alabama Hills Read More »
