Name: Friends of the College of the Desert Library Book Sale
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FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT LIBRARY BOOK SALEJanuary 16-18, 2026 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

43500 Monterey Avenue, COD Palm Desert Campus, Cravens Student Services Center

Enter COD Palm Desert Campus from Monterey entrance. The Cravens Center is the first building on the right. Park in Lot 2 on the south side of the building.



Everyone Welcome! Bring friends. Thousands of book in all genres. $7 bag sale on Sunday

All proceeds benefit the COD Library

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FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT LIBRARY BOOK SALEJanuary 16-18, 2026 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

43500 Monterey Avenue, COD Palm...

Friends of the College of the Desert Library Book Sale

Randall Henderson Trailhead, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260 

Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with a volunteer docent and learn about two of our federally threatened animals and the challenges they face in the ever-changing environment. Both play different, but equally important roles in the desert ecology. The docent will help you search for them as you hike.
Hike rating is easy for both the 3 loops/2.5 miles OR the 2 loops/1.5 miles of trail. Elevation gain for the 3 loops is 350 feet. While elevation gain for 2 loops is 250 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail. Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.
RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/endangered-animals-of-the-monument/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/endangered-animals-of-the-monument/</a>
Please note: We will meet at the Randall Henderson Trailhead parking lot located at the Visitor Center. View map/UTM coordinates directions for trailhead location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B040'12.7%22N+116%C2%B024'24.8%22W/@33.6701944,-116.4068889,822m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.6701944!4d-116.4068889?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.670193, -116.406895</a>&nbsp;
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Endangered Animals of the Monument: Randall Henderson Interpretative Hike

Endangered Animals of the Monument: Randall...

Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with a volunteer docent and learn about two of our federally threatened animals and the...

Endangered Animals of the Monument: Randall Henderson Interpretative Hike

51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260 

Our experienced Friends’ birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument. We begin the search for our feathered friends in their native desert habitat at the new observation area. Then onto the Ed Hastey Garden Walk (paved) and tortoise habitat areas. From the parking area, we will take a short walk on the Randall Henderson Trail to check out the lower sandy wash area where other birds may be found. Total walking distance about 1.0 mile.
Bring your binoculars, 1 liter of water, sun hat, sunscreen, and camera. Sorry, no dogs are allowed for this event.
RSVP required. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-at-the-monument-visitor-center-4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-at-the-monument-visitor-center-4/</a>
View UTM/Map coordinates: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Santa+Rosa+and+San+Jacinto+Mountains+National+Monument+Visitor+Center/@33.6716537,-116.4087363,904m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80daffd013efa759:0x66ccd52035913461!8m2!3d33.6716537!4d-116.4087363!16s%2Fg%2F11bwqbzck8?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.67149, -116.40839&nbsp;</a>
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center

Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center

Our experienced Friends’ birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and...

Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38-995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 

Grab your binoculars and join a Friends’ volunteer docent birding expert to look for our feathered desert residents. In this unique urban area, we are still able to find a little native desert environment surrounded by local trees and shrubs that many of our feathered friends call home. As you walk the perimeter of an open desert property adjacent to the golf course, you will find approximately 25-30 different species on your 1-mile walk-about. This is truly a “jewel in the desert” location to be enjoyed.
Bring your binoculars, 1 liter of water, a sun hat, sunscreen and wear close-toed shoes. Sorry, no dogs are allowed for this event.
RSVP required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-desert-willow-28/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-desert-willow-28/</a>
Note: We will meet in the parking lot on the right side of Desert Willow Drive just before entering the golf club. View UTM/Map coordinates: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B045'56.2%22N+116%C2%B021'55.9%22W/@33.7656044,-116.3681203,17z/data=!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.7656!4d-116.36554!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.76560, -116.36554</a>&nbsp;
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Birding Walk-About, Desert Willow

Birding Walk-About, Desert Willow

Grab your binoculars and join a Friends’ volunteer docent birding expert to look for our feathered desert residents. In this...

Kim Nicol Trailhead, WH35+8W, Cathedral City, CA 92241 

The trail is named for Kim Nicol, who dedicated her life to protecting endangered species and open spaces in Coachella Valley. The trail is located in the Indio Hills on an active sand dune and home to several endangered species.
We will be hiking approximately 3.0+ miles of the loop trail with elevation of 500 feet. Sorry, no dogs allowed for this event. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat and sunscreen.
RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/kim_nicol-trail-hike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/kim_nicol-trail-hike/</a>
Note: we will meet at the Kim Nicol Trailhead parking lot, 20th Avenue and Corkhill Road, Desert Edge. View map at UTM coordinates:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B054'14.1%22N+116%C2%B026'23.5%22W/@33.90392,-116.4424249,701m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.90392!4d-116.43985!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.90392, -116.43985</a>
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Kim Nicol Trail Hike

Kim Nicol Trail Hike

The trail is named for Kim Nicol, who dedicated her life to protecting endangered species and open spaces in Coachella Valley....

Blixseth Mountain Park, Mirage Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Join our Friends’ volunteer docents for a nature walk in Blixseth Mountain Park. The Park features both native and non-native desert landscape, a wide walking path with benches for observing desert vistas, plants, and mountains. We will share fun facts about desert flora and fauna as well as interesting information about the Native Cahuilla people.
This is a leisurely 1.0 mile wide walking path for persons with limited mobility. There is no elevation gain and little shade. This path is friendly to dogs on a leash. Bring 1 liter of water, a sun hat, sunscreen and wear close-toed shoes.
RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to departure time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/nature-walk-blixseth-park/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/nature-walk-blixseth-park/</a>
View map at UTM coordinates:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B044'33.8%22N+116%C2%B025'15.6%22W/@33.742715,-116.4231837,776m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x420b12e71ca00258!8m2!3d33.742715!4d-116.420995" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.742715, -116.420995</a>
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Nature Walk at Blixseth Park

Nature Walk at Blixseth Park

Join our Friends’ volunteer docents for a nature walk in Blixseth Mountain Park. The Park features both native and non-native...

Randall Henderson Trailhead, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 

Our Friends’ volunteer docent will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa &amp; San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! You will see excellent views of the Coachella Valley and learn the history of the area. You will see many unique desert plants and learn how they survive the long hot summers. There are lizards and animals on the trail including a chance to see the endangered desert tortoises. This trail is in a sandy wash and portions can be on narrow uneven desert terrain.
We will hike all 3 loops of the trail approximately 2.5-miles round trip. The elevation gain is approximately 350 feet. This hike is considered easy. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this trail. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, a sun hat and sunscreen.
RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/randall-henderson-interpretative-hike-full-trail-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/randall-henderson-interpretative-hike-full-trail-13/</a>
Please note: We will meet at the Randall Henderson Trailhead parking lot located at the Visitor Center. View map/UTM coordinates directions for trailhead location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B040'12.7%22N+116%C2%B024'24.8%22W/@33.6701944,-116.4068889,822m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.6701944!4d-116.4068889?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.670193, -116.406895</a>&nbsp;
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Randall Henderson Interpretative Hike – Full Trail

Randall Henderson Interpretative Hike – Full Trail

Our Friends’ volunteer docent will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument!...

Pushawalla Palms Trailhead

During the springtime this wash area usually has abundant wildflowers. You leave the wash and climb the mud hill. At the top it opens to a spectacular view of Salton Sea. The trail is flat until you reach the ravine and hike down into the oasis. Along the way you will find many blooming shrubs. You will enter the oasis to enjoy the many California fan palms and wildlife habitat. You will exit Hidden Palm oasis and follow the sandy wash towards Horseshoe oasis.
The trail leads up a steep incline and loops back to the trail. The distance is 3.0 miles with an elevation gain of 400-feet. Sorry, no dogs are allowed on this trail.&nbsp;Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, sun hat and sunscreen.
RSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.RSVP&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.desertmountains.org/event/hidden_palms-trail-hike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertmountains.org/event/hidden_palms-trail-hike/</a>
View map at UTM coordinates:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B050'07.2%22N+116%C2%B018'24.9%22W/@33.8353454,-116.3094863,901m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.835341!4d-116.306906?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwMS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">33.835341, -116.306906</a>&nbsp;
For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.
Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time.

Local Event: Hidden Palms Trail Hike

Hidden Palms Trail Hike

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