Not every tin can or glass bottle is trash! Join John Hale to learn about the history of the Mojave Desert through the artifacts left behind. Hale will focus on the time sensitive materials abandoned by ranchers, miners, railroaders, and homesteaders from the 1800s to the 1960s. The class will cover the common items found at historic sites and how to determine their approximate age. Hale will discuss key identification attributes of artifacts from tin cans to bottlenecks. Participants will have a hands-on session to identify some of these fascinating pieces of history and will put their knowledge and skills to the test at archeological sites in the Joshua Tree National Park.

If you are a member of JTNPA/PINE you will get a $10 discount off every Desert Institute class. If you are not a member you can become one here.

Please take the time to review our General Class Information and Fitness Levels before registering.