# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wildlands & Waters: Ecology at the Edge - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: A 5 day hands-on desert & Salton Sea field intensive: sunrise birding, burrowing owls, art, and ecology.About this EventFeb.7-11, 2026This immersive, field-based California Naturalist course is offered with an optional certification pathway. Join us as we explore life at the ecological edges of California’s desert and water systems. Based at the Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center, we’ll study Colorado Desert ecology, geology, biodiversity, and climate change through daily field experiences, journaling, interpretation practice, and participatory science.From our desert basecamp, we’ll take a full-day field excursion to the Salton Sea and Imperial Valley to witness one of California’s most complex and compelling landscapes: a terminal lake shaped by water policy, agriculture, wildlife migration, and human creativity. Sunrise birding at Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge, burrowing owl observations, and time at Bombay Beach and Salvation Mountain will deepen our understanding of how natural and cultural systems intersect at the margins.This course is part of Teranga Ranch Wildlife’s Wildlands & Waters series and fulfills the requirements for UC California Naturalist certification (with the addition of 3 online sessions).Expect early mornings, long but rewarding field days, shared meals, thoughtful conversations, and unforgettable learning.Course Highlights Burrowing Owl Safari: Observe owls living along agricultural edges in the Imperial ValleySunrise birding at Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge on the Pacific FlywaySalton Sea exploration: Shoreline ecology, hydrology, dust, and environmental changeArt & ecology at Bombay Beach, Salvation Mountain, and East JesusNaturalist skills: Nature journaling, interpretation, and observation practiceParticipatory science: Contribute observations to iNaturalist and eBirdDesert nights: Stargazing and nocturnal ecology (weather permitting)Community & connection: Shared meals, capstone projects, and reflectionStay at a UC field station: Lodging and classroom time at the Anza-Borrego Desert Research CenterParticipation OptionsThis program is offered with two participation options.All participants take part in the same field experiences, lodging, meals, and instruction.Option 1: California Naturalist Certification TrackParticipants who choose certification will:Receive official UC California Naturalist certificationComplete required coursework, participatory science observations, and a stewardship projectPay the additional $160 UC California Naturalist certification fee (set by UC ANR)This option is ideal for participants who want formal certification, volunteer tracking through UC ANR, and long-term engagement as a California Naturalist.Option 2: Field Experience–Only TrackParticipants may also join the course without pursuing certification.Field Experience–Only participants:Participate fully in all field activities, excursions, lodging, meals, and instructionAre not required to complete certification paperwork, online surveys, or the UC stewardship projectDo not pay the additional $160 UC certification feeThis option is ideal for participants who want a deep, immersive learning experience but do not need formal certification.Important Notes:Both participation options share the same daily schedule and field experiences. The difference is limited to certification requirements and UC ANR administrative fees.The UC California Naturalist certification fee ($160) applies only to participants pursuing certification and is paid separately from the course fee.This is a 5 day field trip- Eventbrite doesn't have an option to reflect this- we're sorry about that! February 7-11th.California Naturalist Certification ALSO involves 3 online sessions: February 4, 17th and 19th from 7pm -8:30pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/wildlands-and-waters-ecology-at-the-edge/100001979819826396 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwildlands-waters-ecology-at-the-edge-tickets-1979819826396 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 172.57, max: 524.71, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Borrego Springs - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center - **lat**: 33.2405491 - **long**: -116.3887048 - **full address**: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center, 401 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Teranga Ranch (https://allevents.in/org/teranga-ranch/23455156) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/51c62c13404be9e22de7325e98c205c461afe6164b751414ba69031020fcb86d-rimg-w1121-h747-dcdb8d49-gmir.jpg?v=1767760690 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d07a5e058ea102326c5d3cc490b701fb832f0dc57f66bc83f99c667478981f8a-rimg-w400-h400-dcdc8d49-gmir.jpg?v=1767760690 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center, 401 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 172.57 up to 524.71 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Teranga Ranch - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, art, virtual - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Wildlands & Waters: Ecology at the Edge ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Wildlands & Waters: Ecology at the Edge", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/51c62c13404be9e22de7325e98c205c461afe6164b751414ba69031020fcb86d-rimg-w1121-h747-dcdb8d49-gmir.jpg?v=1767760690", "startDate": "2026-02-07", "endDate": "2026-02-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/wildlands-and-waters-ecology-at-the-edge/100001979819826396", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "401 Tilting T Drive", "postalCode": "92004", "addressLocality": "Borrego Springs", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.2405491", "longitude": "-116.3887048" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A 5 day hands-on desert & Salton Sea field intensive: sunrise birding, burrowing owls, art, and ecology.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-07", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "172.57", "highPrice": "524.71", "price": "172.57", "url": "https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/wildlands-and-waters-ecology-at-the-edge/100001979819826396" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/wildlands-and-waters-ecology-at-the-edge/100001979819826396", "price": "524.71", "name": "Field Course Participant" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/wildlands-and-waters-ecology-at-the-edge/100001979819826396", "price": "172.57", "name": "California Naturalist Certification" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Teranga Ranch", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/teranga-ranch/23455156", "description": "Teranga Ranch is a wildlife education organization dedicated to showing Californians the wonders of nature and fostering harmonious coexistence within it.Our mission takes us to schools, homeowners association meetings, and community gatherings, where we address pertinent wildlife issues and encourage humane alternatives to harmful methods such as poison, traps, or guns.Through community classes, enlightening workshops, and captivating field trips, we provide opportunities for everyone to embrace the wonders of wildlife, immerse themselves in nature, and discover the marvels of science.Teranga Ranch operates under the leadership of founder and Executive Director Dana Stangel, a respected and credentialed Biology teacher with a broad background in wildlife rehabilitation, animal rescue, and community outreach." } ] } ] ```