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Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park Association
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Desert Institute is the educational branch of JTNPA, Joshua Tree National Park’s primary non-profit partner and offers field classes, recreational adventures, weekend excursions, and social events that span a wide spectrum of disciplines and formats. Our programming works to articulate and animate the rich resources of not only the national park but also the surrounding desert environment and the community of people who make Joshua Tree so unique. Our vision is to provide a rich, learning environment that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to recreate together and help steward this beautiful place for years to come.

Desert Institute (DI) was established in 1999 by the former Chief of Interpretation and current Vice President of JTNPA’s Board of Directors, Joe Zarki. DI was operated by the National Park Service in its first year thanks to a grant from the Parks as Classrooms program. After the first year, the Institute program was absorbed by JTNPA as part of its educational operations.

JTNPA has provided support to the park for over 60 years through educational programming, cash aid, in-kind aid, and visitor center operations. We work in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park to help achieve programming goals in education and interpretation, along with scientific and historical research and activities.

Learn more about our work and how you can get involved: (760) 820-1103 | desertinstitute@joshuatree.org

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Events

Creatures of the Night: Nocturnal Mammals of Joshua Tree National Park
Sat, Oct 11, 2pm - 4pm PDT 
Creatures of the Night: Nocturnal Mammals of Joshua Tree National Park
Black Rock Canyon Campground, Yucca Valley CA, United States
Sip & Craft: Desert Zines at Tiny Pony
Sun, Oct 12, 4pm - 7pm PDT 
Sip & Craft: Desert Zines at Tiny Pony
The Tiny Pony Tavern, Yucca Valley CA, United States
Cacti of Joshua Tree National Park: An Ecology Scavenger Hunt (UCRX, 1 unit)
Sun, Oct 19, 8am - 5pm PDT 
Cacti of Joshua Tree National Park: An Ecology Scavenger Hunt (UCRX, 1 unit)
74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms CA, United States
Beginner Backcountry Excursion: Prepare, Pack, & Get Out in the Field
Sat, Oct 25, 9am - Sun, Oct 26, 3pm PDT 
Beginner Backcountry Excursion: Prepare, Pack, & Get Out in the Field
Indian Cove Ranger Station, Twentynine Palms CA, United States
Scales and Tails: Reptiles of the Mojave Desert
Sat, Oct 25, 12pm - 3pm PDT 
Scales and Tails: Reptiles of the Mojave Desert
Black Rock Canyon Campground, Yucca Valley CA, United States
Hot Stuff: Geology of Amboy Crater (UCRX, .5 units)
Sat, Nov 1, 9am - 3pm PDT 
Hot Stuff: Geology of Amboy Crater (UCRX, .5 units)
Joshua Tree National Park
Slot Canyons in Joshua Tree National Park (for families)
Sat, Nov 1, 10am - 2pm PDT 
Slot Canyons in Joshua Tree National Park (for families)
Hall of Horrors Area, Twentynine Palms CA, United States
Drawing in the Desert: Field Sketching in Joshua Tree National Park
Sun, Nov 2, 1pm - 5pm PST 
Drawing in the Desert: Field Sketching in Joshua Tree National Park
Black Rock Canyon Campground, Yucca Valley CA, United States
Wild Hearts: A Joshua Tree Couples Retreat
Thu, Nov 6, 7pm - 8pm PST  + 1 date
Wild Hearts: A Joshua Tree Couples Retreat
Joshua Tree National Park
Finding Your Way: Basics of Map & Compass (UCRX, 1 units)
Sat, Nov 8, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST 
Finding Your Way: Basics of Map & Compass (UCRX, 1 units)
74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms CA, United States
S'more Science Lecture Series
Fri, Nov 14, 6pm - 7pm PST  + 1 date
S'more Science Lecture Series
Joshua Tree National Park Association Park Store, Yucca Valley CA, United States
Legends & Landscapes: A Journey Through Joshua Tree National Park's History
Sat, Nov 15, 9am - 2pm PST 
Legends & Landscapes: A Journey Through Joshua Tree National Park's History
Joshua Tree National Park

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