The Desert Bluebell is one tough but beautiful plant. This Mojave native is known for its stunning blooms, despite requiring very little water. 💙 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Gsx9g4 | Southern Nevada Water Authority

Did you know just outside St. George sits one of Utah’s most protected desert ecosystems? Red Cliffs Desert Reserve This conservation area protects: 🌵 Native Mojave Desert plants 🐢 Threatened desert tortoise habitat 🥾 Miles of easy, family-friendly trails 🌄 Wide-open red rock views without the national park crowds 📍Red reef trail is perfect for a rest day, sunset stroll, or warm-up hike before bigger Zion adventures. This 2 mile round trip hike is known for the scenic red rock, Moki steps c

Send it, desert bighorn sheep! Witnessed by a Mojave Desert Land Trust wildlife corridor camera on the border of Joshua Tree National Park, the desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is seen here overlooking a landscape divided by human development. Though masters of the mountains, these migratory mammals are struggling. Their naturally historic travel routes now contend with the relatively recent advent of cars, houses, and city lights. The high, steep peaks of the desert mountains offe

It’s #DesertTortoiseWeek! 🐢 Every ecosystem has a keystone species — the “glue” that holds everything together. In our region, the Mojave desert tortoise serves this critical role, influencing over 360 species by providing shelter through its burrows. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise is facing significant challenges, including habitat loss, off-road vehicle activity, and increased predation by ravens, especially near human development. Follow along all week to learn more about this essential