ACTIVITIES

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Activities for 2026 and 2027

Poppy Reserve Visitor Center opens March 1 Throughout April at the Poppy Reserve: various activities to honor the 50th Anniversary Reservations available for Spring Tours for Tomo-Kahni Saturdays, Saturdays 4/18 – 5/23Reservations available now for Mitchell CavernsRecognition Event for Poppy Reserve Volunteers May 16Equestrian Event at Saddleback Butte April Public Lands Day at Saddleback Butte - OctoberAnnual Meeting and Luncheon - Nov Annual First Day Hike Saddleback - Jan 1, 2027

Poppy Reserve Volunteer Training

For 2026, Poppy Reserve volunteer training will be held on February 7th and 14th. Details: Volunteer

• Become a Junior Ranger! Explore the Mojave! Take a Hike! Learn about the Desert Tortoise from "Wild Kingdom" Eco-Hack: Saving Desert Tortoises from Extinction More Activities for kids, teachers and parents: Learn About the California State Flower What are the other California state symbols? Learn about more state symbols State symbol activites Useful Links iNaturalist for Android iNaturalist for Apple Seek by iNaturalist for Apple and Android All About What 3Words

Annual Activities Sponsored by PRMDIA to Support Mojave Desert State Parks in Cooperation with the Great Basin Sector of California State Parks:

Work with State Parks to Support Volunteer Training

Fund Seasonal Staff and Support Volunteers

Purchase Trail Fencing for Resource Protection at the Poppy Reserve

Fund Infrastructure repairs and improvements (New drinking fountain for Poppy Reserve, Ramadas, plumbing and visitor center repairs and a new mural for Saddleback.)

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First Day Hikes

Equestrian ride and barbecue at Saddleback Butte State Park

Public Lands Day Cleanup

Yearly event to Honor Volunteers