Wildlife ecologist Kurt Leuschner leads a two-mile morning birding and nature walk around Barker Dam in Joshua Tree National Park.

Wildlife ecologist Kurt Leuschner leads an evening field session on nocturnal desert insects at Black Rock Nature Center.

A free outdoor community fair at The Historic Plaza with wellness practitioners, educators, artisans, vendors, demonstrations, services, and products.

First Friday discussions at Beatnik Lounge bring philosophy out of the classroom and into a community room.

Arch McCulloch leads a morning hike through Joshua Tree geology along the first stretch of Geology Tour Road.

A 31-hour retreat at Morongo Valley Ranch led by Staci Levine, Heather Roma-Wicks, and Lavinia Errico, with movement, guided body practices, horse meditation, circles, sound work, breathwork, and meals. Retreat admission is $1,111; lodging is separate.

Past Life Regression Group Hypnosis with Heather Roma Wicks meets at Morongo Valley Ranch on Thursday, October 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $44.

Bring a telescope to Sky's The Limit for a hands-on Night Sky Festival clinic. Advance registration is required.

A free Night Sky Festival craft session for ages 6 and older at Sky's The Limit. Advance registration is sold out.

Children's Space Camp brings ages 4 to 18 to Sky's The Limit in Twentynine Palms from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 10.

Field biologist Mike Medina leads an 11-mile off-road ecology ride through Queen Valley in Joshua Tree National Park.

Stephen Fredericks leads an introductory family rock-scrambling field experience at Barker Dam for ages 8 and older.

Ruth Nolan and Caryn Davidson lead a field writing session at Live Oak Picnic Area in Joshua Tree National Park.

Rose Cefalu leads an outdoor smartphone-photography workshop at Quail Springs through sunset and early night-sky conditions.

Paisley Ramstead leads a family-friendly ecology walk after dark at Desert View Conservation Area.

A 90-minute Womb Lodge Sunset Circle at Morongo Valley Ranch with steaming, rebozo work, drumming and sound. The October 29 gathering is $66.

Desert Institute instructor Stephen Fredericks leads families through the talus caves near Hidden Valley Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park.

Instructor Rose Cefalu leads a two-hour cyanotype workshop at Desert Rose Studio, with art supplies included.

First Friday discussions at Beatnik Lounge bring philosophy out of the classroom and into a community room.

GIRLCAMP brings equine meditation, hands-on craft, dinner, music and optional tattoo work to Morongo Valley Ranch on Saturday, November 7.

A Scorpio-season sunset circle at Morongo Valley Ranch pairs self-inquiry, journaling, breathwork and a fire ritual. The November 12 program is $66.

Six writers share practical ways to build a sustainable writing career beyond book sales, from adaptation and teaching to consulting, partnerships and audience development.

Seven speculative-fiction writers lead a workshop on fantasy, science fiction, horror, world-building, character, suspense and emotional truth.

A Twentynine Palms Book Festival workshop on storytelling as a tool for veterans and military families, hosted by retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty.

First Friday discussions at Beatnik Lounge bring philosophy out of the classroom and into a community room.