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12/04/2023

Don't miss out on this Saturdays Annual food drive and toy give away this Saturday Dec 9th.

12/02/2023

Please stop by the holiday village and say hello. We will be there from 12-8pm today.

12/01/2023

COME JOIN OUR MEETING ON DECEMBER 14TH AT 6:30PM AT THE California City Chamber of Commerce BUILDING 8001 CALIFORNIA CITY BLVD

10/12/2023

This Saturday!

Sat 14 Oct, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM [PDT]: This walk Starts at the Visitor Center and introduces the flora and fauna of the park along with some geology and human history. We will also stop to take in the eclipse.

09/15/2023

Tomorrow, Saturday, Sep 16th!

The Ridgecrest Astronomical Society will conduct a “Star Party” for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes.
Meet at the visitor center parking lot at sunset.

Click below for more information.

Sat 16 Sep, 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM [PDT]: The Ridgecrest Astronomical Society will conduct a “Star Party” for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes. Meet at the visitor c

08/08/2023

This Friday evening at Red Rock Canyon State Park - Perseid Meteor Shower and start viewing! Starts after sunset and goes into the night. See the link for details.

Fri 11 Aug, 8:30 PM - 4:00 AM [PDT]: China Lake Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up at Red Rock for observation and members present to answers questions. The weekend of August 11-13 will have the best nights to watch the Per

05/03/2023

This Saturday, May 6, 2023...

Join Red Rock Canyon State Park on a Docent led “Jurassic Park” hike. Come with us on a two-mile roundtrip hike to visit the Jurassic Park filming location, when Red Rock Canyon State Park was used as a stand-in for fossil beds in Montana. Leading the hike will be Jon Hammond, a naturalist and fluent speaker of the Nuwa (Kawaiisu or Southern Paiute) Indian language, who will be pointing out native plants and sharing info about the history of the area as we make our way to the filming site. The hike is an out-and-back two-mile hike rated as easy to moderate. Meet at the visitor center at 9:00 A.M. for introduction. Visitors will follow by personal vehicle one mile to Red Cliffs for the start of the hike.

Sat 6 May, 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM [PDT]: Saturday, May 6: Docent led “Jurassic Park” hike. Come with us on a two-mile roundtrip hike to visit the Jurassic Park filming location, when Red Rock Canyon State Park was used as a stand-in for foss

04/21/2023

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 22

China Lake Astronomical Society conducts a “Star Party” for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes.
Meet at the visitor center parking lot area beginning at dusk.
Don't miss out on an amazing night sky!

Sat 22 Apr, 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM [PDT]: Saturday, April 22: China Lake Astronomical Society conducts a “Star Party” for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes. Meet at t

04/13/2023

If you are interested in birding or wanting to learn more about local birds, this is a workshop for you! This Saturday, April 15th. Please see link for details.

Sat 15 Apr, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM [PDT]: Saturday, April 15: Docent led “Beginner Birding Workshop.” This will be a two-part program. The first portion consists of training towards general recognition of birds and their calls. The second por

04/07/2023

Take a docent led nature walk tomorrow, Saturday, and learn about the flowers that are blooming right now. Details in calendar link.

Sat 8 Apr, 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM [PDT]: Saturday, April 8: Docent led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment.

03/31/2023

Happening every day through he end of May - it is Naturalist Season!

Fri 31 Mar, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [PDT]: A Naturalist is available to answer question or guide an informative walk everyday from 8-5 through the end of may. This is a great opportunity to learn details and fun fact about Desert Tortoises and

03/31/2023

Tomorrow at Red Rock Canyon!

Sat 1 Apr, 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM [PDT]: Saturday, April 1: Join us for “Colors of the Desert,” an evening presentation about the many colors you might encounter while exploring the park during all seasons. Find out how color, or the lack of

03/30/2023

This Saturday at Red Rock Canyon State Park!
There is also a nature walk in the morning. See the calendar calendar for more information.
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Sat 25 Mar, 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM [PDT]: Saturday March 25th: China Lake Astronomical Society conducts a “Star Party” for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes. Meet at

03/23/2023

This Saturday! This is a great opportunity to get to know the NW Mojave Desert desert and its flora and fauna. This is located on the outskirts of California City, north of the city proper. Link to the event is in the original post.

This Saturday, March 25th we are celebrating 50 years of the DTRNA!
If you are exploring the NE Mojave Desert via the 14 or 395 highways this preserve is on your way, located on the outskirts of California City. The desert is so very green and blooming with the animals taking full advantage.
Follow this link for all the details on the event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1448505742348091?ref=newsfeed

03/18/2023

Docent-led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 9:00 A.M.
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03/18/2023

Tomorrow! Follow link for sign up information.

Sat 18 Mar, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM [PDT]: CCAC Paint Night is an evening out Art Experience. You bring the wine or beer and we provide all the painting materials. We take you step by step to recreate the evening's featured piece, no experienc

03/14/2023

And so it begins! On some south facing slopes you could find patches like this last weekend. The rest of the desert is on the cusp of popping!
Please be careful. Everything is waking up and some back roads may be washout.

03/09/2023

Red Rock Canyon State Park presents the "Ricardo Nature Trail".

Saturday, March 11: Docent-led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 10:00 A.M.

Click below for more information!

Sat 11 Mar, 9:00 AM [PST]: Saturday, March 11: Docent-led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment

03/08/2023

What a great idea and additional way to engage young folks with nature.

Happy ! Did you know....Our & waters are home to more than 3,000 species of wildlife. Meet some of the amazing animals that inhabit your public lands and learn how the Bureau of Land Management manages their diverse habitats by playing the new Agents of Discovery "Wildlife and Habitats" Junior Ranger mission ➡️ http://ow.ly/gAVz50Nb4xI.

03/06/2023

50 years of protecting Desert Tortoises! Come celebrate the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area -DTRNA- on 25 March 2023, California City. Please see website for directions. https://tortoise-tracks.org
The schedule:
(Please be ready for some flexibility since the location is remote; many visiting and speaking are driving a long way.)
9-10 Guided walks and Bio Blitz
10-11 Speakers and presentations
11-12 Guided walks and Bio Blitz
Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee

03/03/2023

Hello Cal City,

TOMORROW!

Saturday, March 4: Docent-led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 10:00 A.M.

Click below for more information!

Sat 4 Mar, 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM [PST]: Saturday, March 4: Docent-led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment.

12/17/2022

Two events today at Red Rock Canyon! This morning, at 9, seasoned docent will lead an walk and at sunset three is a campfire program. Links to both:

Sat 17 Dec, 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM [PST]: Docent led nature hike titled “A Walk Through Time”. You will gain information about weather changes, extinct and present wildlife, Native American uses of plants, and geological make up of Red Rock C

12/08/2022

THIS SATURDAY! Dec 10, 2022!

Docent led nature hike titled “A Walk Through Time”. You will gain information about weather changes, extinct and present wildlife, Native American uses of plants, and geological make up of Red Rock Canyon.

Directions: Meet at the Desert View Trailhead near campsite 50 at 9 a.m.

Click below for additional details!

Sat 10 Dec, 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM [PST]: Docent led nature hike titled “A Walk Through Time”. You will gain information about weather changes, extinct and present wildlife, Native American uses of plants, and geological make up of Red Rock C

12/02/2022

Tomorrow, Dec 3, 2022!
At Red Rock Canyon State Park
Docent led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment.

Directions: Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 9 a.m.

Click below for additional information!

Sat 3 Dec, 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM [PST]: Docent led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Directions: Meet at the

11/30/2022

We should be remembering the natives that were stewards of the lands we live on everyday, not just once a year. The area we are in was where the Kawiisu lived. These pictographs are of a birthing shelter in Kitanumuk territory that is not that far away and that was used buy Kawaiisu, Kitanumuk, and Tataviam women.
I visited this site earlier this year and was moved and in awe. This and other places are sacred to their descendants. Please visit with respect and reverence and do not share locations.

10/22/2022

This morning! Check out the evening program too.

Sat 22 Oct, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM [PDT]: October 22,2022 Hike @ 9am October 21-22, 2022 Lectures @ 7pm

10/08/2022

The fall event season has started at Red Rock Canyon State Park. This walk is tomorrow morning, Saturday at 9am.
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This neat event will be in the evening: First Female Ranger “Living History” Campfire Program - link has details.
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Sat 8 Oct, 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM [PDT]: Docent led nature walk of the “Ricardo Nature Trail.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricard