Learn more about the future of the Joshua tree during a special event marking the release of a definitive new book on the species.
This Sunday (10/6) from 4 to 6PM at the Mojave Desert Land Trust, Curator, artist and activist Sant Khalsa will present Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees, a collection of essays and imagery that illuminates our deeply entangled relationships with the Joshua tree.
The book shares research to spotlight the Joshua tree in response to the growing threat of climate change and the explosion of development across the Mojave Desert.
Along with the book release, an expert panel will be on hand to talk about the Joshua Tree:
- Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers will talk about the park’s commitment to the future of the species.
- MDLT Executive Director Kelly Herbinson explores the future of the species through the lens of their Desert Seed Bank and a new state-funded program that will establish a Joshua Tree Conservation Coalition and carry out range-wide monitoring.
- And MDLT Board member and former wildlife biologist Geary Hund will take a closer look at conserving the Joshua tree in an era of climate change.
- Desert Advocacy Media Network Executive Director Chris Clarke will serve as the event moderator.
You can get free tickets for the Sunday evening book release and panel here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desert-forest-life-with-joshua-trees-tickets-999615987327
