Joshua Tree National Park
The hi-desert is surrounded by abundant public lands, both state and federal
California’s newest state park, Dos Rios, officially opened to the public on Wednesday, June 12. Located about 8 miles west of Modesto in the San Joaquin Valley, the approximately 1,600-acre Dos Rios property is the largest public-private…
Protect California Deserts holds info session ahead of Friday’s BLM meeting on Chuckwalla Nat. Monument
Members from Protect California Deserts (PDC) met last night to give an overview of the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument located south of Joshua Tree National Park, which also served a primer for a Bureau of Land Management-led community…
‘S’mores and Stories’ fireside reading at JT Retreat Center this Sunday
Desert Salon and Mojave Mallows annual fireside reading S’Mores and Stories will be taking place at 7PM this Sunday, June 9th at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center to raise funds for Joshua Tree National Park. With readings including fiction,…
JTNP seeks public comment for fee increases
Joshua Tree National Park is seeking public comment on fee increases for camping and Key’s Ranch Tour fees. The proposed fee updates are based on the prices of comparable public and private service providers within the vicinity of the park. …
JTNP Visitor Data Analyst internship application due Saturday 5/25
Joshua Tree National Park has an internship open for a Visitor Data Analyst. If you get excited by data and stats this sounds like a pretty great opportunity to pair that with the outdoors. The Visitor Data Analyst intern will review…
Paid full-time internship position opens at Joshua Tree National Park
The volunteer program at Joshua Tree National Park is hiring a paid Community Volunteer Ambassador - or CVA intern. This position begins September of 2024 and will work full-time until August 2025. The CVA at Joshua Tree National Park will…
BoxoPROJECTS to host immersive art experience with “Borrowed” on May 11 & 12
Please join BoxoPROJECTS for an immersive experience in Joshua Tree National Park May 11 & 12. Conni McKenzie, a Bay Area-based producer, is a multidisciplinary artist with a primary focus in dance theater, video production, mixed-media, and…
JTNPA sets date for “Beneath the Desert Sky” fundraiser
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has announced the date and line up for their “Beneath the Desert Sky” fundraiser event, featuring a number of local musicians. Set for June 1, this year’s event will be held at the historic 29 Palms Inn…
Groundwork Arts present Quirky Characters: Illustrated Patches exhibit at Black Rock Art Gallery this Friday (4/19)
Joshua Tree National Park management and Groundwork Arts announce a new exhibition of artworks by elementary students from MUSD, entitled Quirky Characters: Illustrated Patches, at The Black Rock Art Gallery in Yucca Valley, opening reception…
Elk Fire suspects sentenced to supervised probation
The trial of the two men accused of starting the Elk Fire concluded in San Bernardino County's Joshua Tree Court, with both men being sentenced to supervised probation. On March 26, Aaron McKeeman and Liam Stinson entered a guilty plea to a…
Cholla cactus just want to hitch a ride. Here’s how to politely turn them down
Listen here: Spring has sprung and it's already busier in the basin. And as the days continue to creep toward those perfect temperatures, you are going to hear more and more about wildflowers and where to go to catch an eyeful of the…
Native Plant Sale this Sunday (3/24) at Joshua Basin Water District
Adding native plants to your landscape offers a world of benefits other than natural water conservation and drought tolerance. When you pick up native plant specimens you’ll bring home plants with natural immunity to local pests, and the ability…
Western Joshua Tree conservation plan virtual meeting on April 4th
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be holding a virtual meeting about the development of a western Joshua Tree conservation plan, and the public’s feedback is invited. According to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the…
JTNP Jane Rodgers and Donovan Smith on Up Close Show this Friday (3/21)
It's Springtime in the Desert! That means a display of wildflowers and an influx of visitors in Joshua Tree National Park. Join Park Biologist Donovan Smith and Superintendent Jane Rodgers on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show this…
Invasive weeds and plants are a big problem; help out by starting small in your own backyard
Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that the MDLT oversees 120,000 acres of the Mojave Desert. They currently manage 60,000 acres, but have protected 120,000 acres since 2006. 60,000 acres have been transferred over to federal…
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“The Desert Nutcracker” dances on stage this weekend at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center
A local organization is working to bring more organized, low-cost dance…
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