Saturday, November 4: Docent led nature walk “Desert Plants.” Visitors will gain an introduction to the botany and ethnobotany of the charismatic plant community around the Ricardo Campground. Low intensity and accessible to all ages. Meet at the Ricardo Visitor Center at 10:00am.

Saturday, November 11: Docent led nature walk titled “A Walk Through Time”. You will gain information about weather changes, extinct and present wildlife, Native American uses of plants, and geological make up of Red Rock Canyon. Meet at the Desert View Trailhead near campsite 50 at 9:00 A.M.

Saturday, November 11: China Lake Astronomical Society conducts a “Star Party” for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes. Meet at the visitor center parking lot area beginning at dusk.

Saturday, November 18: Docent led nature walk from the “Ricardo Visitor Center.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Visitor Center at 9:00 A.M.

Saturday, November 25: Docent led nature walk from the “Ricardo Visitor Center.” Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Visitor Center at 9:00 A.M.