Overnight Trip to the James Reserve/Thousand Palms Oasis and Idyllwild County Park

Overnight Trip to Joshua Tree National Park,and Big Morongo Preserves

Bio 3 Instructor: Cindy Shannon, Office 60-2104 ext.4551

When: Sunday, April 28th and Monday, April 29th

Where: Meet at Mt. SAC at the transportation building 8:00a.m. on April 28th. We will return by 2:30p.m. on April 29th.

Students must ride the school transportation to attend the trip.

Purpose of Trip: To travel to the Joshua Tree area and observe desert flora and fauna including cacti, shrubs, birds, herps and mammals. To study ecological relationships and the effect of fire on these ecosystems.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

Weapons, alcohol, drugs (other than those prescribed by a doctor). These are items/materials NOT permitted at any College function such as these field trips. Anyone using these items or having them in their possession will be reported and treated in accordance with College policy. In addition, if you must smoke, it is to be done in a safe area. Also, no radio/CD/tape players. Guitars are welcome!

If you like to stay up late (between 10:00p.m. and 6:00a.m., the quiet hours) you are not to talk, etc. in such a way as to disturb those who are sleeping. No showers!

Remember you are only staying ONE night!! Space will be limited. The best way to pack items other than your sleeping equipment and clothes is in a standard milk crate or plastic box. Paper bags should not be used to carry anything other than trash!

DO NOT PACK ANY ITEMS IN PAPER BAGS, CARDBOARD BOXES OR SUITCASES!

Items you will need:

* Money ($15, just in case)

* Food (sufficient for 2 lunches, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner) *Breakfast and lunch are non-cooked meals--see sample menu, next

page

(Ice Chests and ice will be provided-if you bring your own ice chest, bring your own ice!)

* ENTHUSIASM

* Sleeping Bag (can be rented at REI or Sport Chalet)

* Clothing for cold/hot/wet weather (includes boots, hat, rain

gear) Include a jacket, it may be cold at night!

* ENDURANCE

* Pot/pan (if needed--we will have pots set up for "boil bags"), plate, knife, fork, spoon, can opener, canteen (full of water

* Binoculars (if you have them, I will bring the schools)

* SENSE OF HUMOR

* Flashlight

* Medical card, required medication

* Toilet Kit (soap, towel, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush)

* ANYTHING CHOCOLATE
* Sunglasses
* Sunblock

*"Audubon Field Guide" book
* GOOD GOSSIPY STORIES

* Insect repellent

* Daypack or backpack (includes field notebook, pencils, pens)

* CAMPFIRE JOKES

* Bird identification book (if you have one)

* Women bring tampons

* Small folding chair

* Camera & film (optional)

* Lizard Noose (optional)- old fishing pole and some fishing

line

* ANYTHING CHOCOLATE TO GIVE THE INSTRUCTOR (NOT OPTIONAL)

You may also bring:

Any other books/keys on desert plants, bird identification books, etc.
Dress: Dress comfortably. Wear enclosed shoes. The weather is unpredictable. It is likely to be warm in the afternoon, but it may be very cold in the morning and evening so bring a jacket!

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Sample Menu

Hint: triple pack sandwiches in ziploc bags and bring extra bags!

Breakfast (noncooked) Lunch (noncooked) Dinner

cereal sandwich salad (premade)

milk chips boil bags orange juice apple or something

bagels Pepsi simple like fruit cookies hot dogs & beans
Do Not Bring: A dinner that needs a lot of preparation or clean-

ing up after!! Also do not bring something like pancakes or eggs for breakfast!! (It's only one night!!!)
**IT MAY BE COLD AT NIGHT---BRING A WARM BLANKET ALONG WITH YOUR SLEEPING BAG AND A WARM JACKET!!