Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party In Joshua Tree - California
August 12, 2025 - 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Last day to register: August 10, 2025
Join TVOP volunteers Nora and Alex for an epic evening under the stars!
We’re teaming up with REI Rancho Mirage to host our second night under the stars this year in Joshua Tree, except this time it will be during the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of stargazing, storytelling, and queer joy in the desert.
We will have snacks and NA drinks available during the evening, but please bring your own dinner or eat something beforehand! If you plan to stay overnight, please bring breakfast in addition to your camp setup. There is a limit to the amount of cars we can park on site, so if you plan to stay overnight, please coordinate with your TVOP volunteers.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community and is open to allies. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Joshua Tree, CA (Yuhaviatam/Maarenga'yam (Serrano), Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla), Newe Segobia (Western Shoshone), Chemehuevi, Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute), and Xawiƚƚ kwñchawaay (Cocopah) lands)
Parking: Campsite parking at event site. There is a limit to the amount of cars we can park on site, so carpooling is encouraged. If you plan to stay overnight, please coordinate with your TVOP volunteers.
Pets: Friendly dogs are welcome - please keep them on leash.
Meet: August 12, 2025
Cost: To access the park you will need a National Parks Pass or pay a $30 private vehicle fee. Carpooling is recommended. Other than the entry cost, this event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Snacks, water, car camping setup and breakfast for the next morning if you plan to car camp.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
