Hardy souls willing to trek on an October morning for a chance of finding a desert tortoise can join leader Laurie Nessel as we traverse steep, rocky hillsides searching for these iconic reptiles. We will cover the behavior, life cycle, and status of this keystone species. Bring snacks, sun protection, hat, sturdy hiking shoes and stick, gaters if you have them, a flashlight or mirror and plenty of water. Details will be emailed shortly before the trip.
Difficulty: 4 (steep, rocky terrain, and hot, humid weather).
Limit: 8
Leader: Laurie Nessel