Getting in Touch with Nature
Is Back!
All programs offered by the Natural History Association are designed to nurture appreciation for this high mountain environment through education and feet on the ground.
The educational programs cover a broad range of subjects such as geology, weather, wildlife, ecology, photography, survival and hiking skills, etc. While some subjects include class room presentations, getting out to hike and share the environment with experienced qualified leaders, and fortified with new perspectives from the classroom, will surely enrich your experience.
Check out the programs offered and sign up now for those that suit your personal interests
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Class & Field Schedule, Summer 2022
To view the full description of each event and register click on the underlined title.
June 3, 10:45 a.m. Leader: Hazel Whittaker, State Park Interpretive Specialist
10 Essentials of Wilderness Travel June 25, 8:45 a.m. Leaders: Wilderness Patrollers members of the Hasty Search and Rescue Team at Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness
High Country Birding with a Full Time Birder! July 23, 9:00 a.m. Leader: Frank Sterrett, "I don't go birdwatching. I am [always] birdwatching." from Simon Barnes, a birdwatcher and author of "How to Be a Bad Bird Watcher," a life-long teacher.
Off Trail Mystery Hike August 13, 8:45 a.m. Leaders: Wilderness Patroller members of the Hasty Search and Rescue Team at Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.
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The New Mountain Station and
State Park Visitor Center
For those who have not yet visited the state park at the top of the tram you have a pleasant surprise to see the entire newly renovated mountain station. Everything is spanking new! Take a look and visit soon. By the way; Check out the Peaks Restaurant. Really 1st class!
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State Park
Visitor Center, Store
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Interactive
Information Wall
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Theater, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway |
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Interactive Wall,
Trail Map
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Children's Earth Day Visit to The Park
You know how we love to see school children visit the park at the top. What an exciting adventure for them to ride the tram and experience this environment, a first for most. And snow too, on Earth Day! Here's a little report from BLM's Tracy Albrecht
Spring snow?? Fresh snow greeted 21 kids after a tram ride to the top of the more than 8,000-foot Mount San Jacinto State Park. As part of an #EarthDay celebration with James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center in Palm Springs, the BLM and California State Parks hosted a field trip to explore Mount San Jacinto State Park. Kids learned about responsible recreation and Leave No Trace principles including to pack out what was packed in and respect wildlife by keeping a safe distance. Squirrels and stellar jays peered at the hikers from snow covered logs.
Special thanks to the Mount San Jacinto Natural History Association for funding the trip up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Tracy Albrecht, BLM
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Announcing the Mt. San Jacinto Online Store
Check it out! We're starting out small with some of our best-selling items.
Let us know what you think. What products would you like to see offered?
If there is something you want, but don't see it, send us a note. Perhaps we have it in stock.
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Greetings!
Now is a great time to join as a new member of the NHA, renew if your membership has expired. Act now to help support the NHA and your favorite California State Park: Mt San Jacinto! Remember, members also receive 20% discounted fare on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and additional discounts on food and merchandise at the Mountain Station, Valley Station, and a 30% discount at the NHA store.
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