Animal Traces

Tracks and traces can provide a glimpse into the lives of animals whose actions are otherwise hidden from us. They can tell us not only what the animal was and where it has been but possibly even what it was doing. Museum Educator Crystal Mason will teach children about these identification tools for desert animals during this informative Science Saturday.

Join us for days of discovery during Science Saturdays.  These programs will ignite your children’s curiosity by presenting information and performing experiments relating to biological and physical sciences.  All programs will be facilitated by our Museum Educator.  It is recommended that children be of school age for this program.

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

FREE! No pre-registration required

Shop for Mother’s Day while you support the Hi-Desert Nature Museum!  Three local merchants – momTech, Mom’s Homemade Shipping and Kim’s Fabric Outlet – have organized an Arts & Crafts Show as a fundraiser for the museum.  The outdoor venue will be held at the three businesses at 57085 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley, across from Sizzler.  This fun-filled family event will include arts and crafts vendors, live music and dance, food, and kids’ activities.  Join us for the museum’s biggest fundraising event of the year!

momTech will be holding their grand opening during the Arts & Crafts Show and have generously donated an Xbox 360, Windows laptop computer and iPhone as door prizes.  For each vendor purchase made during the Arts & Crafts Show, guests will receive a free door prize ticket.  Proceeds will go to benefit the museum and its educational programs.

Arts and crafts vendors interested in having a booth at the show should call Kim at Kim’s Fabric Outlet at (760) 369-3609.

Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

John Linn Band performs, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Jewels of the Desert Bellydance Troupe, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Legend of Giant Rock & the Integratron: With Stories of Frank Critzer and George Van Tassel

Barbara Harris will be giving a Powerpoint presentation sharing early folklore of Giant Rock, showing photos and providing documentation on Frank Critzer’s German spy controversy.  She’ll cover George Van Tassel’s UFO Spacecraft Conventions and tell interesting stories from behind the scenes with historic photographs.   Barbara will also give the latest information on the Marine Base acquisition in Johnson Valley and how it affects Giant Rock.  There will be a model and photos on display, a short Q&A and time for you to share your stories.  Please bring YOUR old photos, articles and memorabilia to share.

Wednesday, May 8th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

$5 donation to MBHS at the door, arrive early to reserve your seat

Join us for the opening reception of the YVHS Art Show.  This annual exhibition highlights the finest work of some of this community’s rising talent from Yucca Valley High School.  The display consists of paintings and drawings covering a large variety of compelling subjects and artistic styles.  (Shown above, a painting by Eva Trimarchi, 11th grade)

Friday, May 3rd, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., free to the public

Nose and Tongue

Most people would easily associate the nose with smelling but it actually helps with tasting too. The human nose receptors are 10,000 times more sensitive than taste buds, so a delicious cookie simply would not taste as scrumptious without the nose. Join Museum Educator Crystal Mason for Science Saturday as she teaches children how to taste with both the tongue and nose.

Join us for days of discovery during Science Saturdays.  These programs will ignite your children’s curiosity by presenting information and performing experiments relating to biological and physical sciences.  All programs will be facilitated by our Museum Educator.  It is recommended that children be of school age for this program.

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

FREE! No pre-registration required

EARTH DAY CONSERVATION FAIR

ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENT SCHEDULE

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum’s much anticipated Earth Day Conservation Fair will feature live music, dancing, artists, and vendors in a family-oriented environment.  Nature organizations attending include Joshua Tree National Park, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Wildlands Conservancy, Morongo Basin Conservation Association, and many more.  Over twenty local artists will be displaying jewelry and artwork inspired by our desert environment.  A face painter and kids’ hands-on crafts will be available for younger visitors.

Entertainment Schedule:

9:00 a.m.          The Rushingwind Project (Native American Contemporary Jazz)

10:15 a.m.        Brilliant Dance (Academy of Dance Arts)

10:45 a.m.        Shadow Mountain Band (Old-time Bluegrass)

12:15 p.m.        Strawberry Butterfly (Tribal Style Dance Troupe)

12:45 p.m.        Richard and Mary (Folk Music)

Yucca Valley’s 2013 Earth Day Fair will take place on Saturday, April 20^th, at the Town of Yucca Valley’s Community Center Complex.  Festivities will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m.  Admission is FREE!

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Town of Yucca Valley and the Mojave Desert & Mountain Recycling Authority.

Pollution and Recycling

In honor of Earth Day this Science Saturday will help teach children about the effects humans have on the planet. Pollution is a major issue that causes problems for all life on Earth, but there are specific actions that can help with this growing issue. Join Museum Educator Crystal Mason as she teaches about environmental problems and solutions.

Join us for days of discovery during Science Saturdays.  These programs will ignite your children’s curiosity by presenting information and performing experiments relating to biological and physical sciences.  All programs will be facilitated by our Museum Educator.  It is recommended that children be of school age for this program.

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

FREE! No pre-registration required

Language

Some scientists study language. This area of study is called linguistics. While language may seem simple because we practice it every day, it is quite complex. Some words have more than one meaning, and way in which we speak can change meaning entirely. Museum Educator Crystal Mason will teach children to be little linguists after this language lesson filled Science Saturday.

Join us for days of discovery during Science Saturdays.  These programs will ignite your children’s curiosity by presenting information and performing experiments relating to biological and physical sciences.  All programs will be facilitated by our Museum Educator.  It is recommended that children be of school age for this program.

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

FREE! No pre-registration required

Spring Kids Crafts

Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Celebrate spring with an hour of fun-filled crafts for kids!

This event is FREE but pre-registration is required.  Space is limited so reserve your spot now!

Palms and Orchids, Flowers and Ferns- Plant diversity in JTNP