Documenting the desert’s dark skies
Participating in the dark night sky survey through the WISDOM internship was more than just a chance to collect data—it was a formative step in my journey as an aspiring conservationist.
What I learned in studying the night sky
Many women I know have wanted a career in environmental science, but the opportunities to gain experience in the field were few and far between. I am a current student at Unity Environmental University working towards a B.S. in Environmental Studies and being a part of the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave internship over the last six months has been such a phenomenal experience for me.
Our favorite Mojave Desert wildlife sightings
The desert is not a wasteland! Check out some of our favorite wildlife sightings gathered from staff in the field and wildlife cameras on Mojave Desert Land Trust preserves.