Outdoors

Astronomers invite all to attend ‘star party'

The Astronomical Society of the Desert will hold a free star party starting at sundown Saturday at a mountain observing area. Telescopes and giant binoculars are provided. Viewers will be able to see Jupiter and its moons, Neptune, Uranus, and numerous deep-sky objects. More

Trails Day, free, offers guided hikes, stargazing

The La Quinta Trails Day is Saturday at the cove oasis, Avenida Madero and Calle Tecate. More

Anyone for tennis? Lessons at Fritz Burns

Group and private tennis lessons are starting at Fritz Burns Park. More

CVAG seeks comment on paths and trails plan

The Coachella Valley Association of Governments is hosting three public meetings to get input as it updates the valley's bike paths and trails plan. More

Cathedral City's bike trail project makes Caltrans list

Cathedral City is on Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account's list of approved non-motorized transportation projects for fiscal year 2008/09. More

Astronomical society to talk Goat Mountain

Astronomical Society of the Desert members and guests will learn about construction of the Goat Mountain observatory at the society's meeting Friday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. More

Taking care of bighorns in Mongolia

It was the trip of a lifetime, Danielle Ortiz says. It exceeded my expectations.,” Ortiz said. “I held animals I never thought I'd lay my hands on.” More

Preserve hosting month of walks, programs

The Wildlands Conservancy's Whitewater Preserve has announced its schedule of events for the month of October. More

Gourd intentions: Live Oak Canyon Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch

In the “Peanuts” comic strip, this is Linus van Pelt's favorite time of year. More

Annual Desert Rose Show to blossom on Nov. 8

The Desert Rose Society will present its annual Desert Rose Show from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Palm Desert Community Center, 43-900 San Pablo Ave. More