Hike information 

• Meet at the Top of the Cove at the corner of Calle Tecate and Avenida Madero
• This is a family event, minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
• If you have a spare blacklight bring it along, we will have a few while supplies last.
• Please bring water and wear close-toed shoes.
• RSVP Required; to secure your spot please call 760-862-9984 or check the Friends of the Desert Mountains Facebook page or www.DesertMountains.org.
• This will include: 
  • “Birding at Night for Bats”
    • Live monitoring session to identify bats that live in the La Quinta Cove.
  • "Sky Tours"
    • Local astronomers will set up their telescopes so participants can enjoy the night sky and stargaze.
  • Blacklight Wildlife Search
    • When it becomes fully dark, we will use blacklights to search for various wildlife inhabiting the desert. Wildlife we may find includes: scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, geckos, spiders, owls, jackrabbits, snakes, and coyotes.

For more information regarding this hike please call 760-862-9984.