Happy #NationalMothWeek! Of the ~160,000 documented moth species in the world, none is connected to the Mojave Desert quite like the yucca moth (Tegeticula spp.). Yucca moths are the sole pollinators of Joshua trees and other yucca species – neither can survive without the other!

Read the new UN Environment Programme report on navigating climate change: unep.org/resources/glob…

Join MDLT Seed Program Manager Patrick Emblidge for a warm welcome into the fascinating world of native seeds! Hear how the Mojave Desert Seed Bank will protect the health of the desert ecosystem well into the future.eventbrite.com/e/the-mojave-d…

What’s cooler than protecting the Mojave Desert? Literally nothing. Based on the beloved design created by MDLT supporters @celiastanley789 and Brandon, our latest summer collection features new merch from Windmill City Screen Printing and JUNGMAVEN! mdlt.org/shop/ !

👏 225+ businesses & chambers of commerce called on President Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument! 🦎Together, we can #ProtectChuckwalla, support local economic growth, and ensure access to the outdoors for residents. Protect California Deserts Read more: bit.ly/Chuckwalla-SBS…

A coalition of conservation partners are coming together to tackle challenges posed by increasing development and the effects of climate change in the Mojave Desert. MDLT is a proud partner in this new effort. sentinellandscapes.org/landscapes/moj…

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and it’s never too early to consider the legacy you want to create. By including the MDLT in your estate plan, you will empower vital conservation efforts for generations to come. Learn more at mdlt.org/planned-giving Photo by Lisa Young

Last week, the Secretary of Natural Resources joined local tribes and partners to walk the sacred ground of what could be our next new national monument. Hear why Chuckwalla National Monument is important to them. #ProtectChuckwalla 📹:youtu.be/CqDCATeHPh8

My trip to the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument last week was incredible.🤩 President Biden can protect this special place for future generations w/ a stroke of the pen. The time is now for this bold & enduring conservation action!👇🏼

Enjoy this serene desert scene filmed in Joshua Tree NPS after a recent summer rain. Since 2006, MDLT has conveyed more tracts of land to the National Park Service than any other nonprofit; preserving not just habitat, but peaceful moments like this. Video by Ella DeMaria

Read: Tribal leaders advocate for Chuckwalla National Monument The Desert Sun desertsun.com/story/news/tri…

Climate change is already affecting Joshua trees, but we can work together to ensure there are positive changes ahead. MDLT director Kelly Herbinson spoke to Los Angeles Times about the increased flowering frequency in the Western Joshua tree. Read more: latimes.com

Join us on Sunday, October 6 for an evening where art, science, and conservation come together as we celebrate the release of Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees. RSVP today by visiting: eventbrite.com/e/desert-fores…

Our annual native plant sale is Saturday, October 26 from 10am to 2pm! The high desert’s mild autumn is the best time to plant in the Mojave, giving young plants a chance to establish before the heat of summer. Check out our tips in advance: mdlt.org/desert-gardeni…

Thomas Tortez of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians: "The desert is not something that you drive past and don't see life. When you're out there you see the blooming in the spring. You see and hear the nightlife, you feel the cold and you feel how active the land is."

Thank you to Tribes, legislative champions, & partners who joined together at the Capitol Building in Sacramento today to ask that President Biden use the #AntiquitiesAct to designate #Chuckwalla, #Kwtsan, & #Sattitla #NationalMonuments! #MonumentsForAll #30x30CA

🙌Yay for bipartisan support! CA Legislature passes resolutions urging President Biden to designate Chuckwalla, Kw’tsán, & Sáttítla National Monuments! Thanks Assemblymember James C. Ramos Senator Steve Padilla Ben Allen Asm. Eduardo Garcia & Tribal leadership #ProtectKwtsán #ProtectChuckwalla #ProtectSáttítla

The California desert is home to more than 2,400 native plants, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Discover how the Mojave Desert Seed Bank helps safeguard the future of the California desert: youtube.com/watch?v=2pUCxK… This film was made possible by the San Manuel Band

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The sticky monkeyflower (Diplacus longiflorus) is one among many charming desert delights you will find at our upcoming Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-2pm at MDLT HQ. Members get a 10% discount on their purchase. Become a member: mdlt.org/membership