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Joshua Tree: Halls of Horrors and Cholla Gardens

In honor of Junior Ranger Day, we spent a lovely spring Saturday in Joshua Tree National Park. We explored more of the park, visiting the popular rock formation called Hall of Horrors and hiked among the interesting desert plants of the Cholla Cactus Garden.

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School Beautiful: Desert Landscapes

As part of a school beautification project through the Cub Scouts, we landscaped a previously bare area of the school utilizing drought-tolerant and native plants, as well as some special touches. The project also aimed to instill in Scouts principles of service, sustainability, conservation, and teamwork.