# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn about how historical homesteading in Joshua Tree National Park shaped the development of the park as we know it today at some of the most famous sites, from Ryan’s Ranch to Wall Street Mill. This class covers resource use and the legacy of mining, ranching, and other activities that can still be observed. The lecture portion of this class takes place at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters in Twentynine Palms. The outdoor portion takes place at historical homesteading sites in Joshua Tree National Park. Anyone may attend! No expertise or experience is required. Entry to Joshua Tree National Park is not included in the cost of enrollment. Visit recreation.gov or a visitor center to purchase your pass ahead of time. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Carpooling with other participants is recommended. This class is leisurely. It requires less than 2 miles of walking with shade, seating, consistent terrain, and little to no elevation gain. Meet Your Instructor! Thomas Crochetiere is a docent with the National Park Service at Joshua Tree National Park, where he has volunteered since 2013 following a career in public service. With over 5,000 hours of service, he was honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 and was previously featured during National Volunteer Week in 2019. In addition to his work at the park, Thomas volunteers as a Welcome Ambassador at the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley and is active with the Morongo Basin Historical Museum and the Twentynine Palms Historical Society. He also teaches for the Desert Institute and frequently gives lectures on local history. A dedicated historian, Thomas has published five books on Joshua Tree National Park and continues to research and share the stories that shaped the region. An avid traveler, he has visited all 50 states — twice — and recently completed a 72-day RV journey through Alaska with his wife. Equipment list: A minimum of 2 to 3 liters of water, food and snacks, closed-toe athletic shoes or hiking boots — no sandals are permitted, including hiking sandals, sun protection, including hat, sunglasses, sunscreen — light-colored long-sleeved shirts are recommended, daypack to carry equipment and personal items, notebook and writing utensil (optional). Photo credit: NPS Stacy Manson
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/desert-center/homesteads-the-legacy-of-resource-use-in-joshua-tree-national-park/200029560323313
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Desert Center
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Joshua Tree National Park
- **lat**: 33.74879
- **long**: -115.82405
- **full address**: Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, CA 92239, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park being held?
  - **A:** Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, CA 92239, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park?
  - **A:** Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park is organized by Joshua Tree National Park Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Desert Center, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Homesteads: The Legacy of Resource Use in Joshua Tree National Park sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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