Accessibility

Event: Birds and Other Wonders of the Salton Sea

General information

Contact name

Desert Institute Manager, Benazir Erdahl

Contact number

949-241-9693

Travel instructions

You will be driving to the meetup location in your personal vehicle. If the class caravans, you will be self-driving to each destination. Please ensure you have plenty of gas in your vehicle before the class starts and give yourself ample time to arrive to the class meet up location on time. We have a grace period of 10 minutes before we depart.

Entry instructions

At every meetup location, there will be an instructor, volunteer, and Desert Institute staff. Please look for our staff wearing a badge, patch, and or Desert Institute shirt,

After entry instructions

We will caravan as a group following the instructor at the front of the caravan, and a volunteer at the back of the caravan. Instructions for caravaning will be provided during the safety orientation/check in before departing.

Hazards

Uneven terrain, elevation gains, moderate to strenuous trails, wildlife, and weather conditions (hot/cold/windy/rainy).

Toilet location

There may not be restrooms accessible for certain periods of time. If your class drives into Joshua Tree National Park, the volunteers or DI staff will let you know before we depart into the park where the restrooms or vault toilets are.

Accessible parking

There are designated parking areas in and outside of Joshua Tree National Park.

Outside Elements

We will be outside, in the elements, and possibly walking over uneven, rough terrain. Please let us know if you need accommodations. Desert Institute reserves the right to cancel a participant’s registration if they do not meet requirements of a specific activity. Contact us if you have questions about your ability to participate.

Pre-existing Conditions

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions and want to know if the activity level of the class is right for you, please contact desertinstitute@joshuatree.org