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Course Catalog Fall 2018 Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park Course Catalog Fall 2018 Bighorn Sheep of Joshua Tree National Park September 15 - see page 6 Fall 2018 Calendar Welcome to September 15 Bighorn Sheep of Joshua Tree National Park pg. 6 September 16 “How-To” Identify Animal Burrows pg. 5 The Desert Institute September 21 - 23 Insects and Arthropods of the Morongo Basin* pg. 6 September 23 Desert Snakes: Mystery & Intrigue* pg. 6 In 1998, the National Park Service at Joshua Tree National Park encouraged their long-time non-profit partner, Joshua Tree National Park Association, to create a field program for adults that would complement the park’s own October 5 Ethics of Nature Photography pg. 12 ranger-led interpretive activities by providing in-depth educational opportunities similar to other well-known insti- October 6 Capturing Joshua Tree Landscapes with Acrylics pg. 12 tute programs such as those at Yellowstone, Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. From the beginning, U.C. Riv- October 6 Keys Ranch Nightscape Photography pg. 12 erside Extension was a partner to provide academic credit for our curriculum-based classes. In the spring of 1999, October 6 - 7 Campfire Cuisine with Chef Tanya Petrovna pg. 5 the program was launched consisting of five weekend classes. Almost twenty years later, we provide over seventy October 6 - 7 Citizen Science: Post-Fire Restoration Monitoring in JTNP* pg. 6 classes during the year, plus lecture series, customized programs for park visitors and “step-on” tour bus guides. October 13 Geology of Amboy Crater pg. 7 pg. 13 In addition, we have begun to expand our classes outside of the park to include more of the Mojave and the Colo- October 13 Charcoal Drawing in Joshua Tree National Park pg. 12 rado deserts. Recently, we conducted photography workshops along Route 66 and to the Salton Sea. The Geology October 13 - 14 Night Sky Photography of the Mojave National Preserve class included the recently re-opened Mitchell Caverns. We now have geology October 19 - 21 Backpacking for Women in Joshua Tree National Park pg. 15 and ecology classes in the Marble Mountains, Amboy Crater and Bonanza Springs in the Mojave Trails National October 20 “How-To” Survive in the Desert pg. 5 Monument. I invite you to explore our California deserts with great instructors and wonderful locations that will October 20 HDR Photography Workshop In Joshua Tree National Park pg. 13 fill you with awe. October 21 Hike to Samuelson’s Rocks pg. 10 October 27 Botanical Illustration in Joshua Tree National Park pg. 13 Kevin Wong, Director, Desert Institute October 27 Geology of the Marble Mountains pg. 7 October 27 - 28 Women’s “Get-Away” Weekend pg. 15 October 27 - 28 Archaeology of Joshua Tree National Park pg. 10 Nowhere Else We Would Rather Be! November 2 - 4 Fine Art Photography in Joshua Tree National Park pg. 14 November 3 Geology of the San Andreas Fault pg. 7 November 3 - 4 Geology: Creation of the Joshua Tree Landscape* pg. 7 November 10 Explore Crown Prince Lookout pg. 11 November 10 Mining in the Mojave pg. 10 November 11 Summit Warren Peak pg. 11 November 13 Landscapes for the People: George Grant, First Chief pg. 14 Photographer of the National Park Service November 17 Summit Quail Mountain pg. 11 November 18 “How-To” Identify Animal Scat pg. 5 December 1 Photographing the Hi-Desert pg. 14 December 1 Explore Queen Mountain West pg. 11 December 2 Geology and Cultural History of Cottonwood Spring pg. 8 December 8 Discover the Pinto Wye Arrastra pg. 11 December 9 Discover Bonanza Springs in the Mojave Trails National pg. 8 Monument CAMPING OPTION * OFFERED FOR UNIVERSITY CREDIT Front cover photo by Kevin Powell Back cover photo by Robert Zimmerman joshuatree.org 3 Photos by Kevin Wong, unless credited otherwise SIGN UP ONLINE Registration Information Click On Class Name “How-To” Courses How-to’s and step-by-step advice from the experts. Taking a cue from our course How Fit Do You Need To Be? participants for more classes on “how-to” explore and enjoy Joshua Tree National Park, we are offering the following programs for those who want to develop new skills. If you take part in a guided hike in Joshua Tree National Park, you will need to carry a backpack - with food, clothing, water and other essentials - that generally weighs up to 15 pounds. You will be exercising with either “How-To” Identify Animal Burrows “How-To” Survive in the Desert heat or cold, typical of California deserts and elevation gain. And, you may need to scramble over large boul- ders along the route. To help you decide on which course is best for you, please take into account the “Hike Date/Time: Sunday, September 16, 9 am - 1 pm Date/Time: Saturday, October 20, 9 am - 4 pm Level” ratings and note that these ratings are only guidelines. What is labeled “strenuous” might be routine for Meet at: Black Rock Nature Center Meet at: Joshua Tree Visitor Center a very fit visitor. For the most precise information about each activity or the effects of the desert environment, Fee: $35 JTNPA member, $45 non member Fee: $60 JTNPA/PINE member, $70 non member please call us at 760-367-5535. Instructor: Candice Weber, Professor, College of the Instructor: Kelly Crawford, Joshua Tree Excursions Desert Hike Level: Easy Hike Level: Easy Have you ever taken a walk and noticed a hole in the ground Learn the essential “big five” skills needed to safely explore the Registration EASY - Leisurely to moderate pace up and wondered what animal made it? Holes abound in the des- sometimes harsh and often challenging desert landscape of to 3 miles per day through relatively flat The Desert Institute accepts registrations year round ert as animals seek refuge from climatic extremes and preda- Joshua Tree National Park. This all-day field workshop will provide terrain with frequent stops. tors, or hunt for food. Candice Weber will shed light on ground an introduction to the fundamental skills needed for surviving for special programming. Registrations for fall field holes, elevated holes, divots and mounds in this field class. in desert regions and the hazards associated with desert travel. classes start in July and registrations for spring field MODERATE - Moderate, steady pace up Participants will learn how to identify holes and what clues Students will become familiar with desert skills such as emergency classes start in November. If you wish to enroll with to 6 miles per day with some elevation can help discern which animals are living in which holes in the shelters, water location, signal mirror practice, overview of heat- the registration form on page 24, please enclose gain and loss through some loose, classroom session, and then put their knowledge to the test in related injuries, venomous creatures, and survival kits for car and rocky or uneven terrain. backpack. Kelly Crawford will teach the physical skills and mental a check payable to Joshua Tree National Park the field. Curious visitors as well as seasoned naturalists will en- joy peeking into the secret lives of these subterranean dwellers processes that will prepare participants to discover some of the Association. Of course, you can contact the Desert STRENUOUS - Longer rigorous hikes at and discover who’s behind all of that digging! most beautiful and most dangerous habitats of the world. The class Institute for enrollment and for any questions about a moderate to brisk pace up to 12 miles will also emphasize that the reliance on personal digital equipment our programs: per day with significant elevation gain Suggested reading: A Field Guide to Desert Holes (GPS and cell phones) can lead to catastrophic failures. Learn how and loss up to 3,000 feet through steep by Pinau Merlin, found in the Visitor Centers or order at to be self- reliant and don’t become a Search and Rescue statistic. Phone: 760-367-5535 terrain, with possible rock scrambling. joshuatree.org/store. This class is not to be missed if you plan on spending any time in E-mail: [email protected] EXTREME - Course includes rock Campfire Cuisine with Chef Tanya Petrovna the desert! On-line: joshuatree.org scrambling throughout a significant portion of route. Good balance, full Date/Time: Saturday, October 6, 8 am - 5:30 pm Mail: please use the form on page 24 range of motion, and three points of “How - To” Identify Animal Scat contact while scrambling are necessary. Sunday, October 7, 6:30 am - 2 pm Please honestly assess your fitness level by reviewing the Meet at: Joshua Tree Visitor Center Date/Time: Sunday, November 18, 9 am - 2 pm hiking level descriptions on this page and in the course Fee: $150 JTNPA member, $160 non member Instructor: Chef Tanya Petrovna Meet at: Black Rock Nature Center descriptions. Hike Level: Easy/Moderate Fee: $35 JTNPA member, $45 non member Instructor: Stefanie Ritter, M.S., Zoology, Biology Hike Level: Easy Join Chef Tanya Petrovna to learn easy, creative Plant Based camp cooking on this weekend class. We will share with you many successful recipes for fun, exciting eating while camping Scat is one of the most important signs to look for when tracking in Joshua Tree National Park. Recipes will range from camp- animals. All animals leave scat in one form or another, even us site appetizers followed by Bourguignon on Buttered Fire Pit (though we don’t tend to leave it on the ground!). Scats, feces, or Potatoes, Ash Roasted Vegetable Purses to S’mores Dip. Fruity just plain poo - these digested wastes left behind by animals are Fresh Dutch Oven Biscuits and Dude Hash for breakfast, Trail universally avoided by all but the most dedicated animal lovers, Sandwiches and Wraps and Backpack Desserts.
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