Subscribe Here for News & EventsJunior paleontologists at LQ Museum
July 22nd, 2011
These young scientists bring to a close the summer-long “Junior Paleontologists” program. AND the last few days to see our famous/infamous dinosaurs is upon us. This exciting “Jurassic Encounters” comes to an end (extinction?) on July 30, next Saturday. So if you haven’t seen it, don’t be left out. If you HAVE seen it, come down for another look. Monday – Saturday from 10 – 4 and it’s still FREE!
Missed photo op…
June 12th, 2011
Did anyone see those beautiful blue tents and many small tents at the Frances Hack Community Park on Saturday morning? This reporter forgot the camera, but it was a beautiful sight to see the wonderful camp grounds on the ball field sponsored by the Desert Recreation District. If anyone has a photo, we would be happy to post it.
Big turnout for Community Picnic (last Saturday 30th)
May 1st, 2011
Here’s a look at the action at the Fritz Burns Park. Great weather and lots of fun and food.
Kids search for the Food Chain….in the desert!
February 13th, 2011
Katie Barrows led the group of kids and parents on the Saturday Nature Walk in search of the links of the desert food chain. Here’s a bit of the introduction, before they started on their trek:
Been to the Jurassic Encounter yet?
February 9th, 2011
BIG opening night at the Museum
February 6th, 2011
First Friday was the occasion to debut the exciting “Jurassic Encounter” exhibit at the LQ Museum on February 4. This wonderful exhibit is sponsored by the City of La Quinta, the LQ Historical Society, and the La Quinta Museum. Here are some clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tGJTVZVZqc
Sneak preview: More on “Jurassic Encounter” at the Museum
February 3rd, 2011
“Jurassic Encounter” opens at the Museum
February 2nd, 2011
An amazing dinosaur exhibit opens at the Museum on Friday (4th) with First Friday honors. Drop by between 5:00 and 7:00 and see the spectacular life-like robotic replicas. Pay attention to the video and you’ll get a clue to a surprise for the first 200 people who enter:
More entertainment from December 3 La Quinta tree lighting
December 19th, 2010
Remember the tree lighting on December 3? Here are two more acts performed by students:
Ben Franklin School choir http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgYNi3Xee1Q
La Quinta guitar class http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzucwhaZNzc
Kids stuff….more little hikers on the Trail
December 15th, 2010
The City of La Quinta and the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve sponsored Michelle Hedgecock who led fledgling hikers on their first outing…. Check out these great activities: