Education Events in Joshua Tree

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.

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.