JTNPA Presents: Desert Discovery Day - A Leave No Trace Spotlight

FAQs

• Who do I contact if I am running late?

  Desert Institute Manager: **Benny Erdahl** | **949-241-9693** For classes held inside the park, entrance wait times on weekends after 9:00 a.m. can be as long as 45 minutes (typically 15–20 minutes). Please plan extra time for parking, as lots are often congested between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the busy season. Note that there is no cell service within the park, so plan accordingly. If you are running late, you must notify us in advance. Classes depart after a **10-minute grace period**.

• What if I need to cancel?

  Desert Institute will provide a full refund if we are notified more than 14 days in advance. We are unable to process refunds for any cancellations less than 14 days in advance.

• Does Desert Institute cancel activities for weather or low enrollment?

  If we do not meet our minimum of 6 registered participants for any given activity, we will likely cancel the activity with at least 48+ hours’ notice. Desert Institute runs classes rain or shine, except for astrophotography classes, which require mostly clear skies to be successful. If weather poses to be a safety risk, the class will be cancelled or postponed. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance, as we are unable to reimburse for expenses you incur due to a canceled class, such as airfare and hotel.

• What if I forgot something I need?

  Our visitor centers and park stores are stocked with amazing essentials for your adventure. Preview or purchase items from our online shop; we carry hats, shirts, bandanas, water bottles, notebooks, maps, books. And more!

• Can I bring my kids? My Spouse? Pets?

  Only registered participants may attend Desert Institute activities (unless noted in the activity description). If this is a kid-friendly activity, please make sure your child(ren) are registered and meet the age requirements. As much as we love pets, we don’t allow them in the field with any of our activities.