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Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park 4485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Joshua Tree National Park - The Desert Institute presents outdoor adult weekend
classes for November 2004. Come to Joshua Tree National Park to learn with
the experts about this exciting desert wonderland. These classes are open to
all skill levels. For brochure, information and registration, contact: (760) 367-5535 / Fax (760)
367-5583 / Email: desertinstitute@zippnet.net www.joshuatree.org
November 6, 2004—Native Arrow Making Saturday, November 6, 9 am to 5 pm. Learn how the Serrano as
well as other California Indians, who inhabited Joshua Tree National Park,
made traditional Carrizo Cane arrows. Many Native California skills will be
taught in the manufacture of these high-speed arrows. Location: - Oasis Visitor Center, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms Fee: - $50 ($40 for JTNPA/PINE Members), Materials Fee: - $10 Instructor: - Paul Campbell, author of Survival Skills of Native
California November 7, 2004—Queen Mountain: A View
from the Top Explore a desert wilderness and summit a 5687’ elevation
mountain with an expert guide. Enjoy
the spectacular views while learning about nature and the ecology of Joshua
Tree National Park. The Hiking
Level is rated as Strenuous. Date/Time: - Sunday, November 6, 8 am till Afternoon Location: - Meet at Oasis Visitor Center, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms Fee: - $45 ($35 for JTNPA/PINE Members) Instructor: - Mark Wheeler, Naturalist/Guide November 13, 2004—Native American Plant
Cordage Learn the skill of making cordage from native materials of
Southern California. After making the
cordage, the class will be taught how to make nets which played an important
role in the day-to-day life of Native Americans. Date/Time: Saturday, November 13, 9 am to 3 pm Location: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo
Valley Fee: $55 ($45 for JTNPA/PINE Members) Instructor: William J. Pink, Native Skills Teacher,
Cupeno/Luiseno Indian November 14, 2004—Basic Desert Survival—Through hands-on “survival scenarios”, participants gain comprehensive
survival information, including numerous skills such as matchless fire
making, emergency shelter construction, and making survival kits. Date/Time: - Sunday, November 14, 9 am to 3 pm Location: - Hidden Valley Picnic Area, Joshua Tree National Park Fee: - $50 ($40 for JTNPA/PINE Members) Instructor: - Erin Adams, Outdoor Guide November 19, 20, 21,
2004—Geology: Creation of the Joshua Tree Landscape—Explore topics such as plate tectonics; faults; weathering and erosion;
unique landforms of the desert landscape and the effect of changing climate
through the ages at Joshua Tree National Park with D. D. Trent, Ph.D. Dates/Times: - Friday, November 19, 6pm to
9 pm, Saturday, November 20, 9 am to 4 pm. Sunday, November 21, 9 am to 1 pm Location: - Meet at Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Yucca Valley Noncredit Fee: $100 ($90 for JTNPA/PINE Members) Credit Fee: $150 ($140 for JTNPA/PINE Members) Instructor: D. D. Trent, Ph.D., Geologist November 20, 21, 2004—Edible Plants of the
Desert—Learn how the native peoples of the Mohave and Colorado
Deserts found food in such a seemingly barren landscape. You will prepare a feast of native foods
using traditional tools and techniques. Date/Time: - Saturday, November 20, 9 am to 5 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm, Sunday, November 21, 9 am to 12 pm Location: - Black Rock Canyon Campground Visitor Center, Joshua Tree
National Park, Yucca Valley Fee: - $75 ($65 for JTNPA/PINE Members), Materials Fee: - $10 (food provisions) Instructor: William J. Pink, Native Skills Teacher,
Cupeno/Luiseno Indian Classes for December are available at The Desert Institute. Phone (760)
367-5535 / Fax (760) 367-5583 / Email: desertinstitute@zippnet.net or www.joshuatree.org |
