Upcoming Desert Institute Classes at Joshua Tree NP

Oct 20 Night Photography (NEW! ALMOST FULL!)
Oct 20 and 28 Native American Pottery (NEW! ALMOST FULL!)
Oct 21 Watercolor Painting in the Park
Oct 21 Basic Desert Survival
Oct 27 and  28 Edible Plants of the Desert (ALMOST FULL!)

The Desert Institute, the adult educational field program offered by the Joshua Tree National Park Association, presents outdoor adult weekend classes for fall 2007. Come to Joshua Tree National Park to learn with the experts about this exciting desert wonderland. These classes are open to all skill levels. Call for catalog, information and registration: 760-367-5535 or www.joshuatree.org

JTNPA members are also members of Partners In Nature Education (PINE). JTNPA and PINE members are eligible for a$10 discount on all Desert Institute classes.
Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-5535/(760) 367-5583

Source: Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce

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