Professional Development

Rangers are available for teacher trainings in the park. Please call 760-367-3012 or email [e-mail] to request a teacher training.
Topics may include:

• Citizen Science Projects
• Cultural History
• Current Issues in Park Management
• General Park Knowledge

Other options for professional development in environmental education:

•	Project WILD
•	Project Learning Tree
•	Project WET
•	Project Archaeology

 

The Desert Institute, the educational branch of Joshua Tree National Park Association, offers outdoor classes in science, history, and the arts. Classes vary in length from one to three days and are taught on weekends. Some classes offer optional college credit through UC Riverside. Course fees vary.