All Events in Joshua Tree

Explore the desert’s unique ecology, geology, and human history using one of the best ways to experience Joshua Tree National Park — cycling! This leisurely 10-mile, semi-loop ride on dirt roads in the picturesque Queen Valley will allow ample opportunity to view the scenery as well as learn about the Mojave Desert.

Discover the plants, wildlife, and adventures hidden in Joshua Tree National Park’s slot canyons! Great for families and youth ages 12+.

Immerse yourself in the landscape of Joshua Tree National Park and infuse a sense of wonder into your poetry and prose. Take guided hikes and explore creative writing prompts over the course of a full-day writing experience as you connect with the natural landscape in the Wonderland of Rocks.

Explore the fundamentals of geology, unraveling the mysteries of tectonic plate boundaries and igneous rock formations!

Immerse yourself in the ideas long inspired by the beauty of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts with prose and poetry workshops, readings, and writer panels. This family-friendly event features literature experiences for park lovers ages 10 and older.

Learn the fundamentals of SunPrinting, also called cyanotype and solar printing, and apply the process to wearable items and 2 - 5 unique textile artworks. Experience this unique process and come away with one-of-a-kind desert keepsakes in an intimate setting (the workshop is limited to a total of 8 participants).

Discover the behavior & adaptations of desert tortoises — the desert’s living dinosaurs!

Explore the diversity and understated beauty of spring desert flora. This class is an entry-level course designed to familiarize students with the common spring-flowering shrubs and annual plants of the Mojave Desert within the Joshua Tree and Pinyon-juniper woodland plant communities. Use field guides and botanical keys to review the common and scientific names of species found along the way.

Embark on a quest to see & identify every species of cactus in the park!

Unleash your creativity in this nature-inspired mixed media workshop! Using collage techniques and desert-inspired ideas, you'll create a six-page mini art journal that celebrates the beauty of California's deserts. With magazines, picture books, and upcycled materials, you'll craft a one-of-a-kind zine to take home. This beginner-friendly class requires no prior art experience.

Join us under a blanket of stars in Joshua Tree National Park — an International Dark Sky Park — for an astronomy experience unlike any other. Learn about what makes these skies so special and how you can help protect them from threats like light pollution. Then, view these wonders up close and personal through the telescopes in the park.