Monsoonal rains across the Mojave Desert this summer have led to the germination of summer annuals like chinchweed and fringed amaranth in some parts of the desert. Learn how to identify native and non-native seedlings popping up in the high desert this summer.
Corina Godoy felt she had a calling to work in conservation. Along the way, she didn’t see many people who looked like her. Undeterred and embracing her passion, she forged ahead, knowing that she would have to clear her own path.
Latino Conservation Week celebrates the connections of the Latino community and their passion for the outdoors. Compiled by MDLT staff and our partners in conservation from our desert communities, we hope this reading list inspires you to learn more about the world around us from our community of Latino voices.