Pride Outside: Chuckwalla-Palooza

EnviroVoters, Friends of the Desert Mountains, and CalWild are coming together to host Pride Outside: Chuckwalla-Palooza! Come with us to see the beauty of the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument and learn about this ecologically, culturally, and historically important area. We'll talk about why access to the outdoors is important to everyone, including the LGBTQ+ community, call on President Biden to establish Chuckwalla National Monument, and watch performances from our favorite local drag stars! Plus, an optional 30-minute guided walking tour to explore the desert.

If you would like to participate on a walking tour, wear closed-toe shoes and long sleeves/pants to defend against cacti. You may also bring an outside folding chair if you would instead like to listen to our storytellers and enjoy the desert views.

Transportation provided from Cathedral City and Coachella. Limited capacity: reserve your seat now!

• DATE: Saturday, October 19th, 2024
• CATHEDRAL CITY TICKET: 2:30PM @ 68600 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
• COACHELLA TICKET: 3:00PM @ 1515 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236
  

Small meal boxes will be provided by Palm Springs Charcuterie. For elected officials and representatives of elected officials, this meal may count as a gift.

The following meal options will be available:

• Omnivore meal option: 3 cured meats, 3 assorted cheese, dried fruits, raw organic nuts, local organic Medjool dates, olives, grapes (in season), chocolate, honey, Dijon mustard, and crackers.
• Vegan meal option: dolmas (rice stuffed grape leaves), hummus, Kalamata olives, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, local Medjool dates, pita bread triangles.
  

To participate in this event, you will need to sign the following waiver in person: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GW9ayTX81TM5zOtU6kbebOPEFa16wkvUhtfT0X-ixkk/edit?usp=sharing

The Protect California Deserts Coalition is working to designate Chuckwalla National Monument in the California Desert. A national monument would protect 627,000 acres just south of Joshua Tree National Park, stretching from the Coachella Valley region in the west to the Colorado River in the east.

Designating the Chuckwalla National Monument will protect sacred lands for Indigenous Tribes, ensure more equitable access to nature for residents of the ECV, and preserve iconic species like the chuckwalla lizard, desert tortoise, desert bighorn sheep, and native plants.

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