The Desert Tortoise is listed as “threatened” under the U.S. Federal Endangered Species Act. In some areas, their population has declined as much as 90 percent primarily due to human activity. Reporter Mike Lipsitz has more about an effort to create awareness and celebrate this desert denizen…
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians have partnered to create awareness of the vulnerable and threatened desert tortoise. They will host a free, family-friendly celebration of the desert tortoise on Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outdoors at the Tortoise Rock Casino in Twentynine Palms. Open to all ages, the event will include interactive learning experiences, educational chats, crafts, games, face painting, a photo booth, and music. Meet and take a photo with The Living Desert’s Mojave Maxine, a live desert tortoise. There will be giveaways and a free, boxed barbeque lunch from Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, while supplies last.
DESERT TORTOISE CELEBRATION SATURDAY ON TORTOISE ROCK CASINO GROUNDS
