Photo by Bruce Watts – Pale Swallowtail on California Thistle
We lost Bruce on March 14th. We will be having a memorial where friends and anyone who knew Bruce can come and tell stories of his heart for this mountain. The memorial will be at the Nature Center in the outdoor amphitheater by the giant oak at 10 am on Saturday April 18th. Check out all his wonderful photos on his FB Page Bruce Edward Watts.
Quail
We have 3 species of quail in California: Mountain Quail, Gambel Quail & California Quail. California quail are the most prevalent in Idyllwild and they happen to be the state birds. They have the pronounced top-notch on their heads that droop forward. Both male and female have them but the top notch is more pronounced in the male. The Gambel Quail are found further down in the desert. The Mountain Quail are here in Idyllwild, but they are pretty rare and very elusive so you probably won’t see many of them. You are mostly going to see the California Quail.
It’s egg laying time right now so you will most likely not see big groups of quail while they are choosing their mates and laying their eggs. But I’ve seen an abundance of them lately, most likely due to the early warmer weather. During April & May a female may lay up to 28 eggs; 3 – 4 at a time over the egg laying period. Once the chicks hatch, families come together for protection and you will see several males, females and many babies out running around together.
If you want to see a close up view, the Nature Center on Hwy 243 has 3-4 adult California Quail in an enclosure outside the Museum that you can see.
The main differences between the 3 types of quail are:
- The California are bigger and chunkier and are primarily the ones we see in Idyllwild
- The Gambel look similar but are primarily in the desert, skinnier, and have a black belly marking
- The Mountain quail have straight head feathers and are very elusive. We have them in Idyllwild but sightings are rare.
Weather: Highs of 50 – 75 – Lows of 34 – 51
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Full Moon: Wednesday April 1st
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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PCT Hikers Page
Although the PCT Association recommends hikers attempting to hike the entire PCT Trail northbound (2,650 miles from Mexican border to Canadian border) NOT start until mid-late April, inevitably, we will start to see PCT hikers coming through Idyllwild. About 50 hikers a day usually start the trail at the border heading north.
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun
March 25-26-27-28-29
Kids Aerial Hammock
Contact Lily if you are thinking of signing up after Wednesday.
https://lalitanandyoga.com/contact
26875 Live Oak Ln.
Ages 4 – 10
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Thursday March 26th
Ataloa, A Beautiful Song Sung to Promote Native Arts and Culture with America Meredith
Birchard Building
7:00 pm
Public Welcome
In our 80th year at Idyllwild Arts, we are honored to facilitate a discussion about one of the most impactful founders in the early days of Idyllwild Arts and the Native American Arts Program. Ataloa, born Mary Stone McLendon, was a Chickasaw woman who recognized the central role the arts could play in helping Native people express themselves in changing times. She founded the first Native American art museum and the Indian art program at Bacone College. She taught at the then Idyllwild School of Music and Arts from 1950 to 1963, encouraging a generation of young artists to this day.
Leading this conversation is America Meredith (Cherokee Nation), who is the publishing editor of First American Art Magazine and an art writer, critic, visual artist, and independent curator whose community-based curatorial practice spans more than three decades.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
March 27-28-29
Writing Workshop
Spirit Mountain Retreat
$245 without lodging
Information: 951-634-4048
Saturday March 28th
1st Garden Class of Year
“Gardening from the Ground Up”
Community Garden
Corner of Alderwood & North Circle
10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost $10
Anyone Welcome
Join us for a class on starting plants from seeds. It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s cost effective. We’ll also talk about garden design considerations if you’re just starting out.
Saturday March 28th
CPR Class
Hands-Only and Injury Prevention
New Community Center Building
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday March 28th
Art in the Park
Mountain Center Series
29470 Hwy 74 and 243
(Next door to Mountain Center Cafe)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday March 28th
Comedy Night
Live Laugh Pup
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday March 29th
Clay Altar Workshop
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
10 am – 1 pm
$59
To reserve a spot Call or Text
626-354-7475
Tuesday March 31t
Nail Trim Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
Call for appt. or
Walk-In 9 am – 3 pm
951-659-1122
Wednesday, April 1st
Storytime ” Easter”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hope on over for a morning of “egg-cellent” tales and festive fun.
Wednesday April 1st
Garden Club Pot-Luck Meeting & Speaker
Idyllwild Nature Center
Pot-Luck 12:30
Meeting 1:00
Speaker 1:30
The Idyllwild Garden Club will hold its first general meeting of the season on Wednesday, April 1st at the Idyllwild Nature Center, 25225 Highway 243, Idyllwild. It’s a potluck, and the garden club board will supply a main dish of chili and soups. If you’re a member, you’re encouraged to bring a side dish or appetizer of your choosing. You don’t have to bring a dish if you’re a guest, and the first meeting is free! We will begin dining at 12:30 p.m., and a brief meeting will follow at 1:00 p.m.
Stephen Sutton will be our speaker that afternoon, and he’ll do a presentation on the history of the Idyllwild Garden Club at 1:30 p.m. Stephen is a most engaging speaker and an avid historian of Idyllwild, so this promises to be a great kick-off to our meetings for the upcoming year.
Wednesday April 1st
Full Pink Moon
Rising at 7:06 pm
The Old Farmer’s Almanac draws its Full Moon names from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and European traditions. Traditionally, these names refer not just to the Full Moon but to the entire lunar month in which it occurs. While the name “Pink Moon” might suggest a rosy-colored Moon, the reality is a bit less magical. The name comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata, commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. This flower, often called “moss pink,” was in full bloom around April’s Full Moon.
Thanks to this seasonal connection, the April Full Moon became known as the Pink Moon!
Idyllwild Scholarship Fund
Application Window Open Now!
Apply now thru April 15th
Scan the QR Code to apply
If you didn’t get a chance to donate to the Idyllwild Scholarship fund for local seniors, there’s still time….
Click on the link below.
ICF Grant Window Open!
Accepting Grant Proposals
Now – April 13th
Any local 501c3 eligible
Questions? Email us at Idycommfund@gmail.com
Updated Town Hall Schedule
Updated Chair Exercise Schedule
Mondays and Fridays Only
12:00 – 1:00
Watch Out for Rattle Snakes
They’re out early this year!
Thursday April 2nd
Medical Talk about BURNS
Idyllwild Fire Station
54160 Maranatha Dr.
4:30 – 5:45 pm
Open to Everyone
Saturday April 4th
Easter Egg Hunt
County Park
54000 Riverside County Playground Rd.
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Saturday April 4th
Aerial Yoga & Soundbath
10:00 – 11:30 am
Sign up for location
$60
Saturday April 4th
Comedy Extravaganza
Rustic Theatre
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 7th
Global Warming Science Talk
Part 2 – w/ Larry Kawano
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
3:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
If you missed part 1, you can watch it here on the YOUTUBE Link.
Thursday April 9th
Global Warming Science Talk
Part 2 – w/ Larry Kawano
25955 Hwy. 243
Idyllwild Trailer Park Clubhouse
6:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
If you missed part 1, you can watch it here on the YOUTUBE Link.
Tuesday April 14th
Library Program w/ Bob Greenamyer
“Gardening from the Ground Up”
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Saturday April 18th
Memorial for Bruce Watts
Idyllwild Nature Center
(Outside in Amphitheater )
10:00 am
Sunday April 19th
Spring Senior Social
Silver Pines Lodge
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday April 21st
Shelter System Talk
Community Center
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23rd
Grand Opening
Lily’s
54905 North Circle Dr.
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday April 25th
Idyllwild Arts 80th Anniversary
12:00 President’s Luncheon
2:00 Red Carpet Event
3:00 Performance
5:00 Champagne Toast
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Saturday March 28th
Comedy Night
Live Laugh Pup
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
1-More Week
Project Hail Mary
Rated PG-13
Run time: 2 hr. 36 min.
Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Friday @ 6:00 pm
Saturday @ 1:00 (Comedy Show 7:30)
Sunday @ 1:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday @ 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
Thursday @ 6:00
Coming Soon: Hoppers
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:00 am – 3:30 pm
Calling all Mah Jong players!! Do you enjoy the game of Mah Jong? The Mah Jong game group meets every Tuesday in the library Community Room. All players are welcome.
Wednesday, April 1st
Storytime ” Easter”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hope on over for a morning of “egg-cellent” tales and festive fun.
We have KITTENS!
Lots and lots of kittens. Stop by to meet them, and choose yours. Not all are ready to go home yet. Besides these 2 batches, we have another mommy that just gave birth to 13 more. Call ARF to schedule a visit. 951-659-1122.
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
Next Food Distribution Apr. 9th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday 4/6 noon!
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
54470 N Circle Dr.
Stop by the museum and check out all the displays about the logging era, early tourism, & rock climbing history. We would LOVE for you to join the Historical Society. Annual memberships start at just $15. Click here to join. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the Museum up gardens and picnic tables.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
12-Step Meetings
1st Quarter Calendar
January – March 2026
Delivery in Idyllwild
Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Everyday: 11 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center.
Organization List
If you’ve ever wondered how many organizations we have here in Idyllwild that would love to have you involved, or need to contact them? Click on the button below.
The New Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Open Daily 9am – 5pm
Thank you to Shane & Ashley Stewart for donating the land for these bathrooms and to Stephanie Yost with ICC for her persistence with the County of Riverside to FINALLY get us public bathrooms. Thank you to the County of Riverside and Supervisor Manuel Perez for making this happen. It’s been a LONG time coming! Bathrooms will be locked at night.
Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com
Idyllwild Churches
All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center
Idyllwild TOWN HALL
25925 Cedar St
Chair Exercise Class
FREE
Town Hall
Monday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 12:30pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Every Other Thursday
Starts Jan. 22
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
5:30 – 6:30
Every 3rd Thursday
Chess League
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Visitor Center – Now Open
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 4pm
The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 4 pm.
If you would like to volunteer to talk to visitors, help them find their way and point them in the direction of “A Good Time” please contact me at hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com.
Need To Know Stuff…
Idyllwild POST OFFICE HOURS:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Lobby open for mailbox access 7 am – 8 pm daily. Sometimes the timer doesn’t work right and the lobby is open later, so don’t hesitate to try the door.
Package pick-up only
Sat. 12 Noon – 1 PM
Mail goes off the hill once a day at 7:45 am Mon – Sat.
Mountain Center Post Office Hours:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12 Noon & 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Is The Dump Open Today?
Friday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We will be in our usual spot in front of Wooleys:
Friday 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – Off
Thursday 4:00 pm
Idyllwild Nature Center
Open Friday 9am – 4pm
Open Saturday 9am – 4pm
Open Sunday 9am – 4pm
Closed Monday
Closed Tuesday
Open Wednesdays 9am – 4pm
Open Thursday 9am – 4pm
Nature Center Banquet/Meeting Room available to Rent for your group activity.
951-659-3850
The Help Center is Open:
Monday 10-4
Tuesday 10-4
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Friday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Saturday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Sunday 10-4
Call 951-659-3000 to schedule donations outside normal donation hours.
Bargin Barn
Idyllwild Community Church
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Behind the Church at 54400 N. Circle
Donations accepted Thur/Fri/Sat 10:00 – 1:00
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
FREE Pickup & Deliver
951-659-2217
Idyllwild Shuttle
Idyllwild Shuttle Service – FREE
Monday – Palm Desert
Tuesday – Around Idyllwild
Wednesday – Hemet
Thursday – Around Idyllwild
Friday – Not in Service
Saturday – Not in Service
Sunday – Not in Service
Call for more details: 951-426-9688
The shuttle is available to rent to outside groups when available.
Idyllwild Community Center Facilities
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
Butterfield Amphitheater
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Next to Community Playground
Overlooking Butterfield Amphitheater
Available for Rentals
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Pickleball Court
26375 Hwy. 243
Behind Skate Park
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
First come-first-serve basis
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Community Playground
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Dog Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Idyllwild Skate Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Skateboard & safety gear required.
Un-supervised – Ride at your own risk.
If you run across someone and they want to find out which restaurants are open but they don’t get Good Morning Idyllwild delivered to their inbox, they can always go directly to the website http://www.GoodMorningIdyllwild.com and find the Restaurant Chart. You don’t HAVE to sign up to see the most recent newsletter or see the restaurant chart. Just go to the website.
If you would like some business cards to hand out with Good Morning Idyllwild, please message me back at the bottom of your email and I will get you some to hand out personally or at your business.
We do our best to get days and times correct but sometimes we make mistakes.
Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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