Science Sleuthing Adventure - Death Valley

NASA/SETI researcher Dr. Rosalba Bonaccorsi loves Death Valley; loves to wonder about life on Earth and on other planets; loves the journey of discovery. She wants to share these joys with you on a full 2-day immersive sleuthing adventure (Mar. 1 & 2) or the 1-day mini sleuthing adventure option (Mar. 1 only).

During this program Dr. Bonaccorsi will share findings from her research in Death Valley and the journey she took to make these discoveries. But more importantly you will get hands-on, guided opportunities to develop observation skills and form your own questions.

DAY 1: Adventure Prep & Heading Out

• Info and skill training to get you started
• Then out into the field to practice along Badwater Road and Artist Drive
• Day 1 ends around 3:30.

DAY 2: Field Day

• All day in the field along the North Highway and Ubehebe Crater
• Day 2 ends at 2:30 pm at Ubehebe Crater (approx. 1 hour from Visitor Center).

Limit: 12 people

DVNHA Member Prices

• Full 2-Day Sleuthing Adventure (Sat & Sun): $184 (inculdes Eventbrite fee)
• 1-Day Mini-Adventure (Sat only): $104 (includes Eventbrite fee)

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Each participant is required to sign a Participant Agreement . Please fill-in program title and date and bring to meet-up on first day.

• Both days meet at Furnace Creek Visitor Center flagpole at 9:00 am.
• Part of Saturday morning spent at Visitor Center for info & skills sessions.
• Group caravans in personal vehicles to stop locations.

When in the field:

• Bring at least 4 liters of water per person.
• Be prepared for sun: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt
• Also be prepared for wind, rain, and possible cold mornings.
• Participants provide their own lunches and snacks.
• Bathrooms: Vault toilets will be available at some stops, but not all.
• When no toilets are available, we will practice Leave No Trace Principles: packing out all trash, toilet paper, etc. Learn more.
• Do not expect cell phone service at most stops.

Participants are still responsible for paying the park entrance fee upon arrival.

Price of this event does not include any meals or lodging accommodations.

NOTE: Be sure to RSVP to the confirmation email. Any program updates or pre-class materials will be sent through this system.If you don't receive the confirmation email, please contact program coordinator at events@dvnha.org if you don't receive the confirmation email.

This program is provided by the Death Valley Institute (DVI), the educational division of the Death Valley Natural History Association (DVNHA).

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Proceeds support DVNHA’s mission of preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the Death Valley region in cooperation with our government partners: Death Valley National Park and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.

If you have any questions, please contact the DVI team at events@dvnha.org.

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