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The Mojave Desert Land Trust has partnered with several organizations to organize various events this autumn in Joshua Tree, CA. The schedule includes a Campfire Talk focused on responsible Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) usage in the California Desert, a discussion between artist-adventurer Obi Kaufmann and podcast host Chris Clarke about the state of the desert, and a Healing Gardens walk specifically designed for veterans.

What:               Revving responsibly: Protecting tortoises while off-roading 

When:               Friday, October 27, 2023 6-7 PM  

Where:             MDLT Headquarters, 60124 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92284

RSVP:                   https://www.mdlt.org/events/revving-responsibly

About:                 Learn about responsible OHV use and desert conservation at our free educational event. Hear from experts on designated OHV routes in the California desert and how to connect with the outdoors while supporting the desert ecosystem. RSVP in advance or at the door.

What:               Obi Kaufmann presents The Deserts of California

When:               Saturday, November 4, 2023 4-6 PM  

Where:             MDLT Headquarters, 60124 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92284

RSVP:                   https://www.mdlt.org/events/obi-kaufmann-presents-the-deserts-of-california

About:                 Obi Kaufmann's new book, The Deserts of California: A California Field Atlas, explores the remarkable landscapes of the American West's deserts. Kaufmann's signature style blends science and art to reveal ecological insights that are both philosophical and geophysical. Join Obi and Chris Clarke in person or online for a conversation about the fragile desert ecosystems and what environmental justice looks like in these arid landscapes. Tickets cost $15-30; all proceeds benefit the Mojave Desert Land Trust.

What:               Healing Gardens 

When:               Sunday, November 12, 2023 11-12 AM  

Where:             MDLT Headquarters, 60124 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92284

RSVP:                   https://www.mdlt.org/events/healing-gardens

About:                 The Mojave Desert Land Trust is partnering with Mil-Tree to host a free guided nature walk in honor of Veterans Day. The event is open to veterans, active-duty members, their families, and the general community. The walk will take place in MDLT’s Mojave Desert Discovery Garden and will promote the healing powers of gardening, native plants, and nature. RSVPs are required as numbers are limited. Mil-Tree’s mission is to end veteran isolation by creating a community between veterans, service members, and civilians through shared experiences, projects, and creative expression.

MDLT is a non-profit that protects natural, scenic, and cultural lands in the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. They've conserved 120,000 acres and established a seed bank and onsite nursery. MDLT also educates and advocates for desert conservation. For more information, visit mdlt.org.

Source: Pam Price