Digital Photography On Location In Palm Springs

Hands on digital photography class develops your technical skills and image editing. Visits to Palm Springs Art Museum, Indian Canyons, Air Museum, cactus gardens and other locales provide inspiration. Critiquing session included.

History Of The Desert

Why is this a desert? What plants survive in this barren land? Why do dates taste so good? How are the 125 golf courses kept green? What is the story of the Native American casinos? Answers to these questions & more facts on our desert field trip.

Learn about some of the history of the desert that encompasses the Palm Springs area. Enjoy a guided field trip of the area. Become familiar with some of the desert flora and fauna from local guest speakers and experts.

Program in association with Center for Extended Learning for Seniors (CELS).

Nearby airports: Palm Springs, Ontario (55 miles) and LAX (115 miles). Commercial shuttles available at your own expense..

Palm Springs

Originally a recreational oasis for Hollywood’s famous, Palm Springs is still an indulgent getaway a hundred years later. The desert town, surrounded by breathtaking canyons and natural hot mineral springs, offers 125 golf courses, tennis, hiking and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies all within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles.