# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Our experienced Friends’ birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument. We begin the search for our feathered friends in their native desert habitat at the new observation area. Then onto the Ed Hastey Garden Walk (paved) and tortoise habitat areas. From the parking area, we will take a short walk on the Randall Henderson Trail to check out the lower sandy wash area where other birds may be found. Total walking distance about 1.0 mile.

Bring your binoculars, 1 liter of water, sun hat, sunscreen, and camera. Sorry, no dogs are allowed for this event.

RSVP required. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time.

Register at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-at-the-monument-visitor-center-9/

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palm-desert/birding-walk-about-at-the-monument-visitor-center/200029858267327
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palm Desert
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
- **lat**: 33.671182523254
- **long**: -116.40857417791
- **full address**: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Santa Rosa Visitor Center, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center being held?
  - **A:** Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am at Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Santa Rosa Visitor Center, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center?
  - **A:** Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center is organized by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Friends of the Desert Mountains's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Friends of the Desert Mountains a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Friends of the Desert Mountains has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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