For questions: Mary Ann Ponder 909 213-5108

 January Field Trip This   field   trip   has   got   it   all…cacti,   canyons,   mid-century   modern   architecture,   retro   hotels   and Over   the   Rainbow   cupcakes.   Join   us   Tuesday,   January   14 th    on   a   road   trip   to   Palm   Springs.   We will   visit   the   Moorten   Botanical   Garden,   1701   South   Palm   Canyon   Drive.   Admission   $5   per person.    This    private    arboretum    contains    a    wide    variety    of    desert    plants    and    serves    as    a popular   wedding   venue.   Although   most   cacti   are   not   in   bloom   this   time   of   year,   there   may   be some   flowering   aloes   to   photograph.   Tripods   and   models   are   allowed   in   the   garden;   however, there is an additional fee for commercial photographers. There   are   picnic   tables   in   the   garden   if   you   wish   to   carry   your   lunch.   Or   we   can   go   to   the Smoke   Tree   Shopping   Center,   1775   East   Palm   Canyon   Drive,   which   is   a   short   distance   from   the gardens.   There   are   several   restaurants   in   the   courtyard   to   choose   from   including   Smoke   Tree BBQ, Native Foods Café, 533 Viet Fusion and Over the Rainbow Cupcakes. We    will    also    visit    the    Indian    Canyons,    38520    South    Palm    Canyon    Drive.    Admission    $9 adults/$7   seniors.   Palm   Canyon,   Andreas   Canyon   and   Murray   Canyon   are   the   ancestral   home of    the    Agua    Caliente    Band    of    Cahuilla    Indians    and    a    scenic    location    for    landscape photographers. A   carpool   will   leave   from   the   back   of   the   parking   lot   at   Coco’s   Restaurant,   1140   West   Colton Avenue   in   Redlands   at   9:00AM   and   return   to   this   location   in   the   afternoon.   Please   contact Mary   Ann   Ponder   at   909-213-5108   or   e-mail   maponder@yahoo.com    at   least   one   day   in   advance of   the   outing   if   you   wish   to   come.   Monthly   field   trips   are   a   benefit   of   Redlands   Camera   Club membership. There is no charge to members but sign-ups are required.