Desert Survivors

08/18/2026

Say no to future gold mining in this area.

A prospecting company’s search for gold has the town of Lone Pine and Indigenous leaders on edge, as the Trump administration greenlights new projects across the American west

08/12/2026

Joining Desert Survivors is a great way to stay alive in the desert. All our trips are led by leaders with Wilderness First Aid certification. Check out our website for more information, including a reading list and tips for surviving in the desert. Don’t go alone. Go with Desert survivors.

The desert rewards preparation.

Join us at REI Rancho Mirage for Don’t Die Today: Desert Safety, a practical class led by expert naturalists from Joshua Tree National Park Association. Together, we’ll cover essential desert safety topics including trip planning, weather awareness, hydration, wildlife, and best practices for recreating in this unique environment.

Whether you are new to the desert or want to feel more prepared heading into these hotter months, this class is designed to help you explore with more knowledge and confidence. No expertise is required.

August 29
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
REI Rancho Mirage

🔗 Register today: https://events.humanitix.com/don-t-die-today-desert-safety

08/11/2026

Happy 90th birthday to Joshua Tree National Park.

08/06/2026

The Cadiz project needs to die!

California’s Cadiz Pipeline would deplete groundwater, harm desert wildlife

07/30/2026

Why go to the desert in the summer? Isn’t it too hot?

07/29/2026

Join ScienceFriday for a live YouTube event with Craig Childs about his new book on the night sky.

Explorer and author Craig Childs has written over a dozen books fea...

07/25/2026

A marsh in the desert. It doesn’t take much water to attract wildlife and wildflowers.

07/24/2026

What’s your thought on this piece of land, art, and land art in the desert in general?

Charles Ross spent 50 years building “Star Axis,” a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?

07/07/2026

Enjoy learning about this interesting desert orchid without having to leave the comfort of your own place. Get the popcorn, ready and take notes.

📣 UPCOMING WEBINAR 📣

Those familiar with the Amargosa may know that stunning desert orchids are able to eke out an existence in Ash Meadows thanks to the area's abundant groundwater. The Ash Meadows ladies' tresses orchid, Spiranthes infernalis, is one such particularly rare and fascinating species of orchid that was first discovered in Ash Meadows and is still known from no more than three locations in the world. Join California Botanic Garden researcher Allison Autry for an introduction to this fantastic plant, an overview of the research being done on the species, and an explanation of why orchids like this one are so rare and threatened.

When: Tuesday, July 21st, 6pm PDT

Where: Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-t6QLKa-TE2KOw-BLHQkNQ #/registration or with the link in bio!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.