Baja Biodiversity Weekend November 2023

November 9-12, 2023

Join the San Diego Natural History Museum and Rancho Las Cruces for a weekend of Baja Biodiversity. Museum President and CEO, Judy Gradwohl will be joined by Curator of Botany, Jon Rebman, Director of Conservation Biology, Michelle Thompson, and Curator of Herpetology, Shahan Derkarabetian at Rancho Las Cruces from November 9-12, 2023. We’ll spend our days hiking, talking natural history, and eating good food. Of course, you’ll have plenty of free time too.

Each morning we’ll head out for a hike to explore the amazing flora and fauna of the area, and in the afternoons you are welcome to hike on your own, go snorkeling or swimming in the Sea of Cortés, or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular view. During the evening cocktail hour, curators will give informal presentations about the regional natural history.

Thursday, November 9

6:00-7:30 PM Evening cocktail hour and Curator presentation.

7:30 PM Dinner

Friday, November 10

7:00-8:30 AM Breakfast

8:30-11:30 AM Natural history walk with curators

1:00-2:30 PM Lunch

2:30-6:00 PM Afternoon free
Activities may include: hiking, boating, snorkeling, horseback riding, tennis, swimming or perhaps doing nothing! Check out www.rancholascruces.com/activities for a full list of options.

6:00-7:30 PM Evening cocktail hour
Curator presentation

7:30 PM Dinner

9:00 PM Insect and scorpion walk
(bring your flashlight and blackligth.

Saturday, November 11

7:00-8:30 AM Breakfast

8:30-11:30 AM Natural history hike with curators

1:00-2:30 PM Lunch

2:30-6:00 PM Afternoon free

6:00-7:30 PM Evening cocktail hour
Curator presentation

7:30 PM Dinner

Click the Book Now button below to make a reservation or  contact us at reservations@rancholascruces.com