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Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park offers Desert 101

By Rosemary McClure, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
02:33 PM PDT, October 26, 2007

Brush up on your photography skills, learn how to use a compass and make maps, or explore the mountains and valleys of the Sonoran Desert with classes organized by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park.

The one- or two-day weekend classes, scheduled through Dec. 16 and Feb. 23 to May 3, focus on survival skills, exploration of the park and its cultural history. Information: Call (760) 367-5535, see www.joshuatree.org or e-mail desertinstitute@zippnet.net for a schedule.

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