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New Classes this Fall!

Click on the classes that interests you to learn more

 

Creative Arts Courses

Fine Art Photography in JTNP (camping option)
Friday, September 20, Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2013 - Ralph Nordstrom, Photography Instructor

Desert Haiku Writing in Joshua Tree National Park
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - Ruth Nolan and Deborah P. Kolodji, Award Winning Poets

 

Cultural History Courses

Desert Queen Ranch and the Keys Family
Sunday, October 20, 2013 –
Laureen Lentz, retired NPS Interpretive Ranger and Jim Smart, Photography Instructor

 

Natural Science Courses

The Trickster:  Coyotes of Joshua Tree National Park
Saturday, November 16, 2013 –
Liz Hile, MS, Animal Curator, The Living Desert

Faults In and Around Joshua Tree National Park
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Ted Reeves, Professor, University of the Pacific

 

Survival Skills Courses

Campfire Cuisine, Gourmet Cooking in Joshua Tree National Park (camping option)
Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 2013 – Michael Moura, campfire chef and Lew Kingman, hike leader