Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee-The Interpretive Center

EE Program/Resource Details

Provided by:   Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee    

Description:  The Interpretive Center, with a parking area and a kiosk containing descriptive panels, shelter and benches, was dedicated April, 1980.
The spring months (mid-March to mid-June) are the best times to visit the Desert Tortoise Natural Area because of the milder temperatures. A Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee naturalist is present during these months for site protection and interpretation.

The Interpretive Center is the trail head for the self-guiding trails that are the inspiration for this virtual field trip

Web Address:  http://www.tortoise-tracks.org/

Program/Resource Type:  Exhibit/Display, Resource Person/Consultant, Website/On-line Service

Audience Served:  Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Nonformal Educators, General Public

EE Focus:  Ecosystems-Chaparral, Ecosystems-Desert, Land Use, Monitoring, Natural Resources/Res. Mgmt., Plants & Animals, Stewardship, Sustainable Development, Restoration

Academic Focus:  History/Social Sciences, Science

Counties Served:  Orange, San Diego, Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura