New and Upcoming Death Valley Institute Programs
Explore Nature’s Wonders
Saturday, March 1, 2025 & Sunday March 2, 2025
2-Day Astrobiology Workshop in Death Valley
Be an Astrobiologist for a weekend. Dr. Bonaccorsi, a SETI/NASA scientist, will help. By Day-2 you and your team will be exploring Death Valley with new eyes and skills.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Dune Star Walk
The day departs and the Universe is revealed. Join night sky expert David Ward on a twilight walk into surreal sand dunes in Death Valley where David will share interesting insights, tidbits, and sky-lore as stars literally start appearing before your eyes.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Desert Springs Discovery Day
Spend a day with Andy Zdon visiting Mojave Desert springs: an adventure filled with insights, puzzles, and discoveries – plus tales of the region’s past.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Rare Bird Quest
Grab your binoculars and join bird enthusiast Andy Zdon and other bird lovers on a quest to spot these unexpected visitors. What will we see? Who knows? That’s the adventure.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Exploring the Night Sky With Binoculars
When the sky is dark and clear, an astounding array of stars dazzle the eye – a display that needs to be seen to be believed. And there is more up there than just stars!
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Evening With the Big Scope
Explore the cosmos with night sky enthusiasts, Kimber Moore and Tim Kendziorski, and their 20-inch Obsession reflector telescope – a top of the line expertly-crafted telescope with a very large aperture and premium coated mirror. This program brings a small group together with knowledgeable staff, professional equipment, and access to a restricted area.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
So Many, Many Faults
The Earth shrugs. Continents move. Rocks crack, fold, shift, and slide. In Death Valley all is exposed. Join geologist and author Dr. Marli Miller on a journey of discovery to better understand the different looks of the aftermath of a shifting planet.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Hike With a Geologist – Titus Canyon
Follow geologist Marli Miller into the maw of the Titus Canyon Narrows and discover stories revealed by these ancient and tortured rocks.
Are you ready to experience the unseen wonders of the Death Valley region?
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Mission
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

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