Summersongs:  Summersongs West Songwriting Camp in Cambria California.  Nestled in the hills above pristine California Coastline.  Not just for beginners. A virtual tribe of musicians at all levels gather to learn from masters. One week or one weekend. Highly recommend.  Also Wintersongs West and Summersongs East and West. 

Far West:  Annual music conference. 4-day program includes educational panels, workshops and master classes, interaction within the music community and juried artist showcases as well as private showcases where concert programmers, venue presenters, house concert hosts and radio programmers can experience the live performances of a wide variety of prospective artists. All music, all the time. Not to be missed!

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association:  A non-profit corporation dedicated to educational and interpretive activities and to the promotion of historical and scientific endeavors pertinent to the deserts of the Southwest. ABDNHA conducts guided tours in Anza-Borrego and presents lectures and programs of interest and concern to those who live and visit there.