Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park offers Desert 101
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Brush up on your photography skills, learn how to use a compass and make maps, or explore the mountains and valleys of the Sonoran Desert with classes organized by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park.
The one- or two-day weekend classes, scheduled through Dec. 16 and Feb. 23 to May 3, focus on survival skills, exploration of the park and its cultural history. Information: Call (760) 367-5535, see www.joshuatree.org or e-mail desert institute@zippnet.net for a schedule.
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