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Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Movie Schedule
Every Day
Showing three movies on various subjects, each day from Tuesday through Sunday.
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Winter Lecture Series
"The Palms to Pines Birding and Nature Trail!"
Thursday, January 21st
Starting at Noon
FREE and beverages will be served
Almost two years in the making, the Palms to Pines Birding and Nature Trail map is now available at various locations in and around the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin. Kurt Leuschner, Associate Professor of Natural Resources at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, will discuss this project he recently completed.
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Movie Night at the Museum!
Friday, January 22
Starting at 6:00 p.m.
FREE
Watch "Ice Age" in hi-definition at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum! In this 2002 animated movie release set during the Ice Age, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a woolly mammoth find a lost human infant and try to return him to his tribe. This popular film features the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary and is rated PG. Popcorn will be served.
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Family Fun Day!
Saturday, February 6
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE!!
Take a trip around the world at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum! It's a day of activities and hands-on crafts for kids of all ages. Our theme is "Cultures Around the World" so prepare for some international fun! Costumes are encouraged.
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First Wednesday History Program
Raven Jake Dawes: A Man, A Vision, A Blog
Wednesday, February 3
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
$5 donation to MBHS
Did you know that:
- The superintendent of the San Marino school district keeps a grizzly bear in this office?
- The man who built California's first boat was a pirate?
- The majestic Joshua tree is a giant lily?
These topics and many others will be addressed by Jeryd and Jane Pojawa as they discuss the creation and evolution of "Raven Jake Dawes, Desert Rat," and his exploits. Two years ago, Jeryd and Jane created a character, Raven Jake Dawes, as an online persona for Jeryd's poetry, photography and travel. Raven Jake's forum was the Internet, his medium, a blog. It was, in essence, a digital scrapbook to be shared with the world. Since then, Raven Jake has attracted several thousand fans and been called to hundreds of adventures. If you've ever wondered about how to share your stories with the world and are curious about blogging, join us for this informational presentation and Raven Jake might give you some inspiration.
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Winter Lecture Series
"Desert Tortoise"
Thursday, February 11
Starting at Noon
FREE
Caryn Davidson, from the Education Department at Joshua Tree National Park, will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the desert tortoise, as well as its threatened status, and why and how it's being studied at the park. Tortoise populations are declining due to a variety of threats, including loss of habitat, disease, climate change, predation, and off-road vehicle traffic. Find out what the park is doing to help protect California's state reptile.
Read more about the desert tortoise here...
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Natural History Education
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum offers a variety of natural history programs related to the High Desert’s unique natural elements. Field trips are available and free of charge for students in grades K-4. Home schoolers, scout troops and others are welcome. Class size is restricted to twenty students. Please call the museum at (760) 369-7212 for reservations.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
November - March, Winter Lecture Series one Thursday per month
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