Kicking things off at 9:30am will be the panel “Celebrating the Literature of Joshua Tree National Park,” with guest speakers Chris Clarke, Ruth Nolan, and Caryn Davidson, moderated by Greg Gilbert.
At 11:05 is “Mojave Desert Stories, Mojave Desert Voices” featuring the NALC’s Elizabeth Paige, Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera, and Terria Smith, moderated by Ruth Nolan.
After a break for lunch with an array of vendors and food trucks, presenters Sant Kalsa, Chris Clarke, and Sean Milanavich bring us “Showcase of Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees.” At 2:30 p.m., a Desert Writing Workshop facilitated by Cindi Anderson and Reilly Powell, followed by an open mic and featured readings, with final words at 5:15 p.m..
The event is free and open to all.
