The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) is a 501(c)(3) public charity, founded in 2005. Our mission is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values.

The Land Trust consists of a Board of Directors, Advisory Board and three employees with an office based in Joshua Tree, CA.

• Land Conservation and Stewardship
• Education, Outreach and Communications
• Collaboration
• Funding
• Organizational Capabilities 

Nolina Peak: Future Secured

The Mojave Desert Land Trust is very pleased to announce that the extraordinary efforts of concerned citizens and generous donors have

Saved Nolina Peak for future generations!

A blessing and celebration will be held to honor all those whose generosity and extraordinary efforts have brought this project to the final steps in preparation for its permanent protection within Joshua Tree National Park.

There will be a special ceremony on the mountain Saturday, June 21st with a Native American blessing from Ernest Siva, a Serrano Elder, and a symbolic burying of an olla, hand crafted by Tony Soares in the traditions of the early stewards of the mountain.

Placed within this olla are:
     the names of charter donors and members
     a piece to date the sealing and placement
     some native seeds
     other carefully selected items and icons
Each item, representing the history of the mountain will be discussed.

The sealed capsule will be permanently placed somewhere on the mountain within the property.

Following the blessing ceremony on the mountain The Land Trust will host a Celebration and Party at The Black Rock Campground Visitor Center from 7-9pm. There will be a short program featuring Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Curt Sauer, a Land Trust media presentation, and a program by David McChesney all accompanied with light refreshments.

If you would like to attend either of these landmark events please RSVP soon to the Land Trust offices at 760-366-5440.

Or by sending an email to Pat Flanagan at pat@mojavedesertlandtrust.org as soon as possible.

Space for the Mountain Ceremony is very limited so please call immediately to assure your spot for this part of the event.

The Celebration at Black Rock can accommodate a good crowd; please RSVP to the Land Trust to assist our plan for food and parking. Carpooling advised.

Nolina Peak was named by the Mojave Desert Land Trust to honor its amazing stand of ancient Perry’s Nolina and was the focus of an intense effort last year to raise enough money to purchase the 639 acre mountain for transfer to Joshua Tree National Park. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Morongo Basin residents and grant assistance from a preservation foundation, the goal was met and the mountain was purchased.

Since that successful effort in 2007 The Mojave Desert Land Trust has protected and monitored this property to prepare it for permanent preservation within Joshua Tree National Park. A new security gate was installed when we acquired the property and replaced or repaired twice. Several unauthorized roads have been cleaned up or removed, and the property has been visited and photographed on a regular basis since its purchase. The result of such commitment will deliver this amazing mountain to The National Park Service in better condition than it has been for many years despite fires, vandalism, and irresponsible off-road activity.

From here the transfer process is in the hands of the federal agencies and Congress. We are informed that it is their desire is to complete the transfer in the next few months.

Defenders of Wildlife and The Mojave Desert Land Trust
are proud to announce the long-awaited release of
Climate Change and the California Deserts
A 2-disk DVD/CD Encyclopedia

With the effects of climate change at our door, understanding the science and uncertainties is important in guiding community planning and management. Climate Change and the California Deserts Conference was the first of its kind to deal specifically with the effects of climate change on the California Deserts and desert communities.

Now, after two months of preparation and information gathering, a 2-disk DVD/CD information and research tool is complete. This multimedia encyclopedia features three professionals with valuable insights into desert conservation, water management and sustainable development in the face of climate change. It is a change that is predicted to affect desert communities more acutely than other areas in the United States. Our speakers demystify some key topics central to this debate from very different viewpoints:

With nearly three-hours of video on the DVD and a CD with over eighty files, links, and photos relating to wildlife, climate change in California and in general, this new 2-disk release is one of the most complete data sets yet assembled on this topic for the public.

We recommend that local, regional and civic planners, governmental representatives and decision makers as well as desert community residents take the time to learn from this encyclopedia of
Climate Change and the California Deserts.

To order your copy of this Multimedia Encyclopedia please send a check for $24.95,
plus $4.60 for shipping and handling to:
Climate Change DVD Set
The Mojave Desert Land Trust
6393 Sunset Rd., Suite 211
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Or visit us at our offices, Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm,
and avoid the shipping costs.

If you attended the Conference, and signed in, you can purchase the complete set for only $18.00
Shipping and handling costs will apply unless you prefer to pick up your copy at our offices.
Group and quantity discounts available.

All proceeds from the sale of this Set go to assist MDLT with its mission to “Keep the Mojave … Desert.” The Mojave Desert Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, all contributions are tax deductible.

Check out our Special Events and Volunteer Opportunities!

Volunteer Land Stewards needed

All Graduate Land Stewards, their guests and any interested volunteers are welcome.

Please RSVP to Dave Miller at The Land Trust
dave@mojavedesertlandtrust.org

Thank You!

Nolina Peak Protected Forever

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