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> Home > Mojave Group Mojave GroupThe Mojave Group covers the San Bernardino County high desert from Wrightwood to Needles.
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Executive Committee: Chair – Jenny Wilder* Monthly Meeting: Group Update: Our next two meetings will also feature the importance of water: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7pm in the Sterling Inn off Ridgecrest Rd, Neville Slade will present a program entitled “Water, the Miracle Molecule and Why do we care?”. Neville is the chair of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Victor Valley College. Neville has worked hard over several years to bring to our community the concept of a sustainable lifestyle. The classes now offered at the AGNR dept include numerous opportunities to increase our knowledge about our natural resources including native vegetation for your landscape, composting, organic methods of gardening, plant propagations, plant science and much, much more. Many of the classes are filling up fast and new classes are added. Check with the AGNR dept on the lower campus for updates. Join us for an interesting presentation by Neville on the Miracle Molecule. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7pm in the Sterling Inn off Ridgecrest Rd, will be Movie Night. Since this is the last meeting until September, we will do something a little different--a movie, popcorn and social time. We will complete our water series with a great movie on water along with refreshments and a little time to chat. Our Mojave Group Outings leaders continue to plan some wonderful hikes in the desert and surrounding mountains. Look for those hikes in the Calendar section. If you are wishing to get in shape for that 6-9 mile hike, join us on the Wednesday evening walk (3 miles) or call Jenny or one of the leaders to find a buddy-hiker on that odd day you are available (or want to explore somewhere special). Jenny is coordinating the monitoring in the Juniper Flats Area (4x4 and hiking - JensOasis@aol.com or 760 220 0730) and Melody coordinates the Youth in the Desert Hikes (labelady@msn.com or 760 963 4430). Estelle continues to visit Wilderness Areas (estelledelgado@verizon.net or 760 241-7327), Kim (kimffloyd@verizon.net or 760 680 9479) is the one to contact regarding conservation issues, and Carol Wiley is bringing us the programs (Earthlingwiley@aol.com or 245 8734). Bryan is working on our website. For information on the Excom (business) meetings at the beginning of the month, contact Jenny or another Excom member.
Upcoming Events: MAY 3 (SAT) 7:00 AM YOUTH IN THE DESERT – JUNIPER FLATS HIKE We will explore the importance of desert riparian areas in Arrastre Canyon for wildlife as well as an attraction for humans. Youth in the Desert Hikes are open to youth of all ages, as long as they can hike a distance of approx 6 miles & they have a responsible adult with them. The terrain is hilly & may be strenuous for some. We will take our time to rest & explore, making it an all day event. In addition to riparian areas there are large boulders (including a water cave) & lovely views of the valley. MEET: Apple Valley Museum at 7:00 am, & car pool/caravan to the trailhead. BRING: Sturdy hiking boots, lunch & snacks, at least 2 liters of water, hat, layered clothing. Rain, windy or foul weather cancels hike. RESERVATIONS: JENNY WILDER <JensOasis@aol.com> (760)-220-0730 or MELODY NICHOLS <Labelady@msn.com> (760) 963-4430
MAY 5 (MON) HIGHWAY CLEANUP SERVICE Help the Mojave Group cleanup the I-15 Dale Evans Parkway. We will meet at the restaurant on the east side of the Freeway at the Stoddard Wells off-ramp. Bring water, gloves, sun protection and wear sturdy shoes. For more information and time call leader. LEADER: BILL SPRENG (760) 951-4520 bspreng@verizon.net. MAY 10 (SAT) 8:00 AM PCT – SILVERWOOD LAKE TO I-15 HIKE Come join us for an easy 10 mile hike on the PCT from Hwy 138 at Silverwood Lake to Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass. We will hike along the PCT thru oak & pinion scrub with views of Oak Hills & Hesperia. Minimal elevation gain/loss. BRING 2-3 qts of water, sturdy boots & lunch/snacks. MEET: McDonald's restaurant parking lot in the Cajon Pass. We will then shuttle to Silverwood Lake area. INFO: LEADER: TERRENCE MCCORKLE (760) 252-2194 <oldhikerdue@verizon.net> or CO-LEADER: MELODY NICHOLS (760) 963-4430 labelady@msn.com. MAY 14 (WED) 8:00 AM EXPLORE GREEN PATH NORTH ROUTE DAYTRIP We will explore the proposed route of Green Path North transmission lines through the area south of Milpas Highlands that would be affected. This is mostly a 4x4 trip with some walking. Green Path North is a proposed 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission system designed to bring electricity generated from renewable resources, such as geothermal, solar and wind, from Imperial County to the City of Los Angeles power grid. The proposal would benefit the City of Los Angeles and not the local area. To find out more about the proposal visit the website:http://www.stopgreenpath.com/greenpath.html Join us on this trip to visit the site to see how the proposed transmission lines may affect your quality of life. Meet at Victor Valley Museum on Apple Valley Rd. at 8am to carpool to the site via Milpas Rd. Contact Jenny Wilder at JensOasis@aol.com or 760 220 0730 or Kim Floyd at kimffloyd@verizon.net or 760 249 5385. MAY 30-JUN 1 (FRI-SUN) LONE PINE/ALABAMA HILLS CAR CAMP Camping at Tuttle Creek Campground. Saturday, hike to 9,850' Lone Pine Lake from Whitney Portal. 5 miles round trip 1500' elevation gain & rated moderate. Potluck Saturday night. On Sunday, we will explore the Alabama Hills. LIMIT: 8-10 vehicles. CONTACT: LEADER, BILL SPRENG, (760) 951-4520. <bspreng@verizon.net>. CO- LEADER, MELODY NICHOLS, (760) 963-4430. labelady@msn.com JUN 7 (SAT) 8:00 AM YOUTH IN THE DESERT–DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL HIKE The Devil's Punchbowl is a unique geologic feature in the foothills near Pearblossom. David Numer, naturalist for the area, will talk to us about the geology of the area before we hike down this fascinating place. He will also guide us to a great place to view the San Andreas Fault up close. There will be an opportunity to see some of the wildlife of the area such as snakes & birds. This hike is part of our Youth in the Desert hike series, designed for children & a responsible adult. MEET: Park & Ride on the south/west corner of I-15 & Bear Valley Road in Victorville. RESERVATIONS: LEADERS CAROL WILEY (760) 245-8734 & MELODY NICHOLS (760) 963-4430. JUN 21 (SAT) 8:00 AM PCT-VAN DUSEN RD TO HWY 18 HIKE Come join us for an easy hike along the PCT from Van Dusen Rd to Hwy 18 at Cushingberry Pass. Hike on the PCT in Pine & Oak trees with views of the greater Mojave Desert & nearby Baldwin Lake & Big Bear area. No elevation gain/loss. BRING 2-3 qts of water, sturdy boots & lunch/snacks. MEET: 8:00 AM at Cushingberry Pass on Hwy 18 near Baldwin Lake. INFO: LEADER: TERRENCE MCCORKLE (760) 252-2194 <email oldhikerdude@verizon.net> or CO-LEADER: MELODY NICHOLS (760) 963-4430 labelady@msn.com |
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