MDLT strives to help everyone who lives, works, and plays in the California desert to embrace the significance of this magical landscape. Outreach & Public Engagement Activities Include: guided hikes, outdoor education, outreach at local fairs and festivals, lectures and workshops, signature programs & special events, and Reading the Landscape for artists creating consciously in the desert.
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Citizen science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists.
Studies around the world have shown that desert ecosystems can act as important carbon sinks. With desert ecoregions comprising 27% of California, protecting this biome can contribute to securing carbon stores in the state.
The Mojave Desert Land Trust launched its Desert Defenders campaign in response to a 2017 executive order instructing the Department of the Interior to review national monuments designated by the Antiquities Act. When our desert is under attack, we fight back.
These after-school experiential learning labs focus on important environmental themes while providing a chance for students to safely explore and learn as citizen scientists. This immersive program helps students become inspired advocates for the desert they call home.
In compliance with the Governor’s Shelter-in-place order, Mojave Desert Land Trust is closed to the public. We are dedicated to helping students and parents negate the impacts of the “Stay-at-Home Order” on student education. As such, we have created a list of resources and compiled ideas that students and...
Artists have long played a role in telling the story of the Mojave -- but in telling one story, we must ensure we are not ending another.