MAY 2008:
May 24-26: Memorial Weekend Wildflower & Art Exhibit: This annual event at the Idyllwild Nature Center features a kaleidoscope of color as native flowers and local artists display unique style and attributes dedicated to the flora of the Desert, San Gorgonio Pass and Mountains of the San Jacintos. Volunteers will gather wildflowers from the desert to the San Gorgonio Pass and the San Jacinto Mountain range for identification and display. Guest speakers will discuss species, characteristics of plants and gardening tips. Traditional Native plant usages will also be featured. The Center will have Naturalist-led walks, kid-crafts, music and native plants throughout the weekend. Other highlights include folk music by Joey Latimer and Friends, and Native plant and book sales. For details – Click here.  

JUNE 2008:
June 7-Aug. 23: Junior Naturalist Program: Held on Saturdays from 10am-2pm, from June 7th to August 23rd. Programs will include a nature walk, craft and snack. All programs are for children ages 7 yrs – 12 yrs. For details – Click here.

JULY 2008:
July 6-Aug. 23: Junior Naturalist Program: Held on Saturdays from 10am-2pm, from June 7th to August 23rd. Programs will include a nature walk, craft and snack. All programs are for children ages 7 yrs – 12 yrs. For details – Click here.

AUGUST 2008:
Aug. 3-23: Junior Naturalist Program: Held on Saturdays from 10am-2pm, from June 7th to August 23rd. Programs will include a nature walk, craft and snack. All programs are for children ages 7 yrs – 12 yrs. For details – Click here.

Aug. 30- Sept. 1: Labor Day Weekend at the Idyllwild Nature Center: Enjoy Labor Day weekend at the Idyllwild Nature Center with guest speakers, guided naturalist walks, crafts for the kids, relaxation and the fresh scent of pine surrounding you. For details – Click here.

SEPTEMBER 2008:
Sept. 20: First Annual Flint Fest at the Idyllwild Nature Center: Features a gathering of knappers from different regions exhibiting their skills as they demonstrate the ancient art of stone tool making. Techniques include direct percussion, (hitting larger flakes from another stone) and pressure flaking (pushing smaller flakes off from another stone). These demonstrations will reflect the processes used by local Native Americans as well as people from around the world. Highlights of the weekend activities include competitions, Best Of Show, and opportunities to purchase of modern made arrowheads, knives, and other stone and beaded work. Presenters will demonstrate techniques and provide informative talks on various related subjects. For details – Click here.

OCTOBER 2008:
Oct. 25: Acorn Day 2008: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Join Archaeologist Daniel Mc Carthy and others at the Idyllwild Nature Center for a hands on experience as we learn about native usage of the acorn. Join in the fun as we gather, sort, shell, and ground acorns and make wiwish, the traditional meal for the Cahuilla. Bring and share your favorite acorn recipe. For the kids, a craft and various games will be on going through the day. For details – Click here.