A “glampsite,” or glamor campsite, development known as Flamingo 640 is proposed in the high desert north of Yucca Valley. This project has created a stir among environment and wildlife protection groups, along with residents who already feel besieged by the recent additions of hundreds of short-term rentals throughout the area. A music venue and…
A fast-moving fire in Oro Grande earlier this year burned more than 30 acres in a conservation area along the Mojave River where endangered and threatened species are known to live, according to a nonprofit. The Mojave Desert Land Trust reported more than 300 trees were also lost in the “protected wildlife haven” known as…
Seeds are vital to life on earth. Much of the food humans and animals eat, the fabric we wear and use daily, and the plants that keep our landscapes beautiful and healthy, are created from seeds. Seeds are also the foundation for restoring plant communities and habitat. In California’s Mojave Desert region, invasive species, wildfire,…
Inspired by the diverse landscape of the California desert, Kwong and her team used native plants and edible herbs chosen for their therapeutic properties. With organically shaped garden beds that morph into hidden seating, the garden features peaceful walking paths and shade trees to mitigate the desert heat, inviting guests to rest and reflect. The garden also features…
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association’s Desert-Wise Landscape Tour returns to in-person tours after two years of virtual tours due to the pandemic. This year’s tour involves five Morongo Basin landscapes in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Landers along with docent-guided visits to the Mojave Desert Land Trust and Joshua Basin Water District Demonstration Garden. Read…
A riparian conservation area in the Mojave Desert has been damaged by the Heritage Fire, which has burned about 500 acres near Victorville, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. While the fire is now about 95% contained, the full scope of the damage at Palisades Ranch is unclear. What was once a river…
A fire burning in Oro Grande has damaged a 3.5-mile long conservation area along the Mojave River where endangered and threatened species are known to live, according to an environmental nonprofit. The Mojave Desert Land Trust said the Heritage Fire spread into the area known as Palisades Ranch on Monday, the day the blaze started. Although the…
Using native plants in your home garden supports the Mojave Desert’s unique biodiversity and adds a rich, natural beauty. Hilary Sloane will share Mojave Desert Land trust’s tips on cultivating an arid oasis. Native plants are well-adapted to this climate and soil, they require less water and don’t require fertilizers, making them a low-maintenance way…
Business and home owners in the deserts and mountains of San Bernardino County will have to turn off their outside lights an hour before midnight starting in 2022 after an ordinance intended to minimize light pollution was adopted earlier this week. The San Bernardino Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the measure Tuesday which also requires all…
Growing up in Orange County, Stacey Yoon had never really seen the Milky Way. So when she saw a Facebook ad for an internship where she’d be measuring darkness in the middle of the Mojave Desert, she jumped on it. “Being in the desert, it just clears your mind a lot,” Yoon, a recent graduate…
