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SUMMARY:Paleontology of Joshua Tree Field Experience
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and discover the prehistoric wonders of Joshu
 a Tree National Park with vertebrate paleontologist and Western Science Ce
 nter Collections Manager\, Brittney Elizabeth Stoneburg. This immersive co
 urse explores the fascinating fossil record of the region\, revealing the 
 ancient landscapes that once supported colossal creatures like ground slot
 hs\, mammoths\, and other Ice Age animals.\n\nThrough engaging discussion 
 and storytelling\, participants will gain insight into how scientists' pie
 ce together the park’s paleontological history and what these discoverie
 s reveal about long-term climate and ecosystem changes in the Mojave Deser
 t. The program concludes with a guided hike\, where participants will expl
 ore the park’s geology firsthand\, connecting ancient fossils to the roc
 ks and formations that preserve Joshua Tree’s deep past.\n\nThe lecture 
 portion of this class takes place at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarter
 s in Twentynine Palms.\n\nThe outdoor portion takes place at Keys View in 
 Joshua Tree National Park.\n\nAnyone may attend! No expertise or experienc
 e is required.\n\nEntry to Joshua Tree National Park is not included in th
 e cost of enrollment. Please purchase your park pass ahead of time by visi
 ting the NPS website .\n\nNo meals or equipment are provided.\n\nParticipa
 nts are responsible for their own transportation\; carpooling with other p
 articipants is encouraged. \n\nThis class is leisurely. It requires less t
 han 2 miles of walking with limited elevation gain on somewhat variable te
 rrain and/or more than one hour outdoors in the elements.\n\nRequired Item
 s:\n\nWater (1 - 2 liters per person)\n\nAppropriate hiking attire\n\nFood
  and snacks\n\nClosed-toe athletic shoes\n\nSun protection: A hat\, sungla
 sses\, and sunscreen are recommended\n\nDaypack\n\nBinoculars (recommended
 )\n\nCamera (optional)\n\nField notebook (optional)\n\nA full tank of gas 
 (or full charge for EVs) prior to arriving at the meeting location\n\nDisc
 ount Policy: Only one discount may be applied per registration. Discounts 
 cannot be combined. Eligible discounts include Friends & Family\, Teacher\
 , Veteran\, Active Duty Military (and spouses)\, Park Lover Member\, and S
 tudent discounts. The highest applicable single discount will be applied a
 t checkout. \n\nMeet Your Instructor: Brittney Elizabeth Stoneburg is a ve
 rtebrate paleontologist and the Collections & Marketing Manager for the We
 stern Science Center\, a natural history museum in Hemet\, CA. She holds a
  master's degree in Environmental Science from California State University
 \, Fullerton\, and her research focuses on fossil mammals from Southern Ca
 lifornia\, particularly mastodons and horses. She has conducted scientific
  fieldwork across the United States\, including right here in Joshua Tree 
 National Park.\n\nPhoto Credit: DI/Cindi Anderson
LOCATION:Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters / Keys View\, Joshua Tree N
 ational Park\, Joshua Tree
URL:https://www.goingson.co/coachella/joshua-tree/joshua-tree-national-park
 -headquarters-keys-view-joshua-tree-national-park/paleontology-of-joshua-t
 ree-field-experience-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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