HIKE TEAM PORTAL
VOLUNTEER FOR EXISTING HIKES
(You must sign up on myImpact to volunteer, view instructions.)
REFERENCE ITEMS
APPROVED HIKES WITH TALKING POINTS:
Visitor Center Hikes Birding at the Monument Palm Springs Hikes
La Quinta Hikes Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage Hikes
STANDARD HIKE DESCRIPTIONS
DOG-FRIENDLY TRAILS (coming soon)
Hike Program Leader: Ada Nuckels adanuckels@gmail.com
Contact Ada with any questions
LEADERS: Please submit your hike request as soon as possible. All hikes must be approved prior to deadlines as follows:
| October | Submit by AUG 15 | November | Submit by SEP 15 | |
| December | Submit by OCT 15 | January | Submit by NOV 15 | |
| February | Submit by DEC 15 | March | Submit by JAN 15 | |
| April | Submit by FEB 15 | May | Submit by MAR 15 | |
| June | Submit by APR 15 | July | Submit by MAY 15 | |
| August | Submit by JUN 15 | September | Submit by JUL 15 |
After submitting your request, it will be reviewed and sent for approval. Ada will advise you via email to confirm your hike.
Once your hike has been approved, all dates will be posted on FODM website calendar, Facebook and Eventbrite for the public to obtain a ticket to attend your hike. In addition, they are posted on the paper calendar for the Visitor Center and other online platforms.
FYI: Late submissions up to 3 weeks in advance of your hike date MAY get promoted with limited exposure, but no guarantees.
Cancellation Policy: If an event is canceled due to inclement weather, it will not be rescheduled. If YOU have to cancel, it is your responsibility to find a substitute leader. Coordinate with Ada if you need assistance with finding a replacement. If you do not have a substitute leader, your hike will be canceled. AS A COURTESY, PLEASE PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 WEEK NOTICE FOR CANCELLATIONS.