Outdoor

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Outdoors

With all of the sunshine we get in the Coachella Valley, who wouldn’t want to be outside?  There are programs and activities to keep you healthy, active and enjoying the great outdoors. From outdoor sports to field trips and events, we have something for everyone.

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Night Sky Star Observations
Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to their "Star Party". A clear night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see stars, a full moon, constellations, etc.

A telescope against a starry sky

2023 Dates:
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, February 7
Wednesday, March 8
Time: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Fee: Free
Learn more about these events at: https://www.desertmountains.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=01-2023 and then scroll to the appropriate month

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Trips For Kids Coachella Valley Mountain Bike Program
Trips for Kids Coachella Valley is a mountain biking program for youth 10 to 17 years of age that focuses on lessons in personal responsibility, achievement and environmental awareness through the simple act of having fun.

Youth Riding Bicycles

Trips for Kids Coachella Valley is fiscally-sponsored by Desert Recreation District, and is an affiliate chapter of Trips for Kids, a national 501c3 nonprofit youth development and education umbrella organization. Trips for Kids’ mission is to give every kid in every community the opportunity to know the joy of riding a bike and the freedom to explore the natural world on two wheels.