How-To Identify Animal Burrows (UCRX, 1 unit)

 Become a desert detective! This course reveals the animals who use burrows — from holes to mounds — to weather climatic extremes, hide from predators, and hunt for food. 

• This class is held at Black Rock, with the classroom portion taking place in the Black Rock Nature Center education room.
• Anyone may attend! No expertise or experience is required.
• No park pass is required.
• Participants earn 1 unit toward a Desert Ecology & Conservation Certificate (see below).
• No meals or equipment are provided.

This class is leisurely. It requires less than 2 miles of walking with shade, seating, consistent terrain, and little to no elevation gain.

Participants earn 1 unit toward a Desert Ecology & Conservation Certificate. Eligible Desert Institute classes can be taken for fun or for credit toward a certificate. To earn the certificate, you must complete 12 units of eligible classes within three years. We offer a variety of classes each season! The certificate is available through UCR Extension. You do not need to be a current student in any academic program to earn the certificate. Units do not contribute to any academic degree.

Photo credit: NPS/Carmen Aurrecoechea