# Things to do with kids at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

> 8 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, 50048 29 Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Hiking the Trails with Andy Jensen](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/hiking-the-trails-with-andy-jensen--listing-14ffb09f7267b4dc89a56695) — Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · checked Oct 16. Join our "Hiking the Trails" with hike leader, Andy Jensen, on the fourth Saturday of the month. We meet in the parking lot at 8 am. Bring sturdy footwear, appropriate […]…
- [Science Sunday with Ranger Kaeliegh](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/science-sunday-with-ranger-kaeliegh--listing-fc2bebd0708ce05a8ae4995e) — Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · checked Oct 16. Join Ranger Kaeliegh on "Science Sunday" - educational programs for families. Just "drop by" between 9 am and 12 noon at the Education Center.   \n
- [Wednesday Bird Walk](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/wednesday-bird-walk--listing-8512f024fb1ef361891a1206) — Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · Free · checked Oct 16. Bring your binoculars and spend the morning strolling the trails with knowledgeable local bird walk leaders. Meet at the Information Kiosk south of the parking lot. Beginning…
- [Science Sunday with Ranger Kaeliegh](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/science-sunday-with-ranger-kaeliegh--listing-e7442a6fb34da8794b7dac1b) — Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · checked Oct 16. Join Ranger Kaeliegh on "Science Sunday" - educational programs for families. Just "drop by" between 9 am and 12 noon at the Education Center.   \n
- [Wednesday Bird Walk](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/wednesday-bird-walk--listing-ac5ab0a9d70bd2d2d03893da) — Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · checked Oct 16. Bring your binoculars and spend the morning strolling the trails with knowledgeable local bird walk leaders. Meet at the Information Kiosk south of the parking lot. Beginning…
- [Family Nature Walks](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/family-nature-walks--listing-349df79c0e49f45a15ceff57) — Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · Free · checked Oct 16. Free guided Family Nature Walks on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring the little ones. Meet at the Visitor Kiosk in the parking lot at 9 am. \n
- [Science Sunday with Ranger Kaeliegh](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/science-sunday-with-ranger-kaeliegh--listing-3e69630972aca50d2013313a) — Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · checked Oct 16. Join Ranger Kaeliegh on "Science Sunday" - educational programs for families. Just "drop by" between 9 am and 12 noon at the Education Center.   \n
- [Wednesday Bird Walk](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/wednesday-bird-walk--listing-4f5c95a2bc725cad3700b658) — Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · Free · checked Oct 16. Bring your binoculars and spend the morning strolling the trails with knowledgeable local bird walk leaders. Meet at the Information Kiosk south of the parking lot. Beginning…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Big Morongo Canyon Preserve](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/big-morongo-canyon-preserve--listing-87e3fc4afbc9641e623a346f) — Open daily 7:30 am to sunset · Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley · Free · checked Oct 13. A desert oasis preserve in Morongo Valley managed by the Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and listed among San Bernardino County's regional parks, popular with birders. The…

## Recently ended

- [Wednesday Bird Walk](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/wednesday-bird-walk--listing-e7e071e6b5fbe70d077f7130) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Science Sunday with Ranger Kaeliegh](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/science-sunday-with-ranger-kaeliegh--listing-707a0dd8e31a11e7ecb7975d) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Family Nature Walks](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/family-nature-walks--listing-a0aaee00afffede425a51c79) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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