Natural History of the Desert Tortoise Lecture

51500 Highway 74,Palm Desert CA 92260

01 October, 2022

Description

Celebrate Desert Tortoise Week and learn all about the official state reptile of California! Learn about the life history, conservation challenges, research and local population found within the Coachella Valley region. After the lecture, participants will have an opportunity to see the Visitor Center’s desert tortoise ambassador at his burrow. Space is limited. Must RSVP by September 30th. For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center are 33.67149, -116.40839 Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.