March Newsletter 2014
In This Issue
Regularly Scheduled Programs
Bird Walks
March 11, 25
The wetlands within Whitewater Canyon attract many local and migrating birds. Join us for a walk through different habitats while looking for some of the more than 216 bird species that frequent the preserve. Bring binoculars and scopes.
Youth Catch and Release Fishing
March 22, 30
For ages 8 to 18.
Ranger and Docent led program. The program will start with a short walk to the river and then back to the ponds to sharpen your angling skills and perhaps catch your first fish. We provide all necessary gear. Bring water and a picnic for afterwards. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Volunteer Projects
March 9
Help us care
for the preserve by joining ranger-led work projects. Projects include trail building and maintenance, invasive plant removal, general clean-up, and native plant restoration. Be prepared to get dirty!
Preserve Sightings
-Two Bobcats spotted hanging out

 

-Golden Eye Duck in the third pond

 

-Red Diamond Rattlesnake at PCT junction

 

-Coyotes around Knob Creek

 

-Lots of Ruby Crowed Kinglets

What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?  A rash of good luck. 
~Author Unknown
Special Events
Canyon View Loop Hike
March 8th, 9 to 11:30 am
Looking for a slightly longer hike? This trail is 3.5 miles round trip with a 500' elevation gain and spectacular views of Whitewater Canyon. Bring at least 1 liter of water, a snack and all necessary sun protection. Those preferring a shorter, 1 mile hike are welcome to turn around at the Pacific Crest Trail junction. Call to make a RESERVATION and/or for more information.
  
Photo by Jack Thompson
Power Walk
March 15th, 8:30 to 9:30 am
Get up and get out! Join a naturalist on a fast-paced one-mile walk. Enjoy fresh air, vitamin D, increased cardio vascular health and a bump in your endorphins - all in a one-hour morning walk. RERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Painted Lady Butterfly                                                Photo by Jose Cortez
Geology with Joe Migliore
March 29th, 9:30 am to 1 pm
This presentation uses colorful illustrations and animations to demonstrate the inexorable processes of geologic creation and change within Whitewater Canyon. The program will be followed by an interactive walk to observe visible geologic formations and rocks within the canyon.
*bring a sack lunch. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Whitewater Canyon
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
Happenings

Saturday Docent Led Hikes :  

  

All hikes start at 9 am.  Meet at the Ranger Station (Sawtooth Loop hike will carpool to trailhead).  Call to reserve a spot and to find out more about hike length, difficulty, etc. 

  

If your group would like a leader for any of these hikes on other days of the week, call 760.369.7105 to see if there is a docent available. 

  

March 1      Chaparrosa Peak  (6.6 mi. round trip)

March 8      Up Canyon to Olsen Ruins  (3.5 mi. round trip)

March 15    Up Canyon to Olsen Ruins  (3.5 mi. round trip)

March 22    Sawtooth Loop  (10.6 mile loop)

March 29    Chaparrosa Peak  (6.6 mi. round trip)

 

Geology Walk

April 15th

Time and details of this event will be coming soon. 
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Programs by Request
Canyon Walk

Enjoy an introductory one hour walk and learn about The Wildlands Conservancy as well as the ecology and natural history of Whitewater Canyon.

Get to Know Your Desert's Watershed
This slideshow program traces water from the snows of Mt. San Gorgonio to the faucets of Coachella Valley residents and on to the Salton Sea.
Leave No Trace

This program reviews the seven Leave No Trace Principles in a fun and creative way that fosters cooperative team building.

Meet a Tree
Visit one of our largest cottonwood trees with a Naturalist. Learn the tree's story through close observation, drawing and sharing.
Nest Display
Families! Learn how to use binoculars and explore bird habitats and bird nests of Whitewater Canyon.
Preserving Wildlife Corridors

Whitewater Preserve has always been a corridor for species moving between the mountains and desert. This slideshow explores the science behind protecting land that provides safe passage through these corridors.
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Access To Whitewater Preserve

This scenic property lies at the end of Whitewater Canyon Road, northwest of Palm Springs, off Interstate 10.

 

9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater, CA 92282 

 

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Whitewater Preserve is open to the public free of charge. Special Events and Regularly Scheduled Programs are also made available at no cost to participants (except fundraisers).  This is all made possible through generous donations made by TWC's visitors and supporters. Please consider making a donation by clicking the DONATE link above or on your next visit to a TWC preserve so that The Wildlands Conservancy can continue to work toward its mission of preserving remarkable and important landscapes and opening them to the public free of charge for passive recreation and outdoor education.
Whitewater Preserve is owned and operated by The Wildlands Conservancy, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation. 

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