Responsible Recreation & Trail Use with the Living Desert

11:00am12:00pm PDT

Free for REI Members

Free for non-members

20 spots left

Overview

  • Group size20 people

Join Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Vice President of Conservation at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, for a conversation about enjoying outdoor recreation while helping protect the landscapes that make these experiences possible. Learn how responsible trail use, thoughtful decision-making, and outdoor ethics can help reduce impacts on sensitive desert ecosystems, wildlife, and habitat. Through real-world conservation examples, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how recreation and stewardship can work together to keep trails, public lands, and natural spaces healthy for future generations. Whether you're a mountain biker, OHV user, hiker, trail runner, or outdoor enthusiast, this presentation will provide practical insights for recreating responsibly in the outdoors.

Notes

Following this presentation, REI will host a separate registration-required Trailside Bike Repair class led by REI Bike Technicians. Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes to practice basic maintenance and repair skills.

Activity location

Rancho Mirage REI

71800 HIGHWAY 111 STE B119, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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