"Grow Natives" is the theme of this free annual Garden Day with family activities, booths, and demonstrations. It is presented by Desert Horticultural Society of the Coachella Valley in collaboration with UCR Palm Desert and UC Master Gardeners. Please RSVP.

Mojave Desert Land Trust presents a free "Campfire Talk" about the prehistoric cultural legacy of the Mojave Desert. More information can be found on MDLT's Events webpage. Note that Part 2, focusing on the historical cultural legacy of the Mojave Desert, will occur on Friday, November 22.

The Mojave Desert Land Trust's Native Plant Nursery will offer for sale a variety of desert native plants and also interesting salvage items found during land stewardship. Be sure to come early for the best opportunity - it's first-come, first-served. An information fair about volunteer opportunities is also planned. Here is the Plant Sale Event page for more details, and the full plant list with prices.

This workshop, organized by the California Desert Coalition and presented in partnership with six other desert conservation non-profits, will teach community members how to better fight inappropriate development and craft meaningful comments to agency decision makers based on the California Environmental Quality Act. Presenters will include environmental experts, conservationists, and University of Redlands faculty. Read more details on CDC's website or read their press advisory. A $10 donation is requested. It is important to RSVP by emailing sallwildlands@gmail.com by October 25. 

Twentynine Palms Historical Society and Joshua Tree National Park Association present Thurman Carson and Randy Rogers (son of Will Rogers Jr.) on "The History of the Carson Family in 29 Palms." Read more about the series at the website of either the Historical Society or the Park Association. $5 admission.

"Our Giant Rock: A Community Touchstone in the Mojave" will showcase the colorful history surrounding this unique Mojave Desert feature. Listen to personal stories, watch movie clips, discover the people, read the newsletters and enjoy the amazing tales surrounding Giant Rock with this new digital exhibit. The event is free and beverages will be served.

The Morongo Basin MAC usually meets monthly (except August and December). HOWEVER, THE NOVEMBER MEETING IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY. Therefore, on a one-time basis, the Morongo Basin MAC will meet on December 9, 2019.

Dr. Allen Monroe, President and CEO of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, will address "The Reality of Our Changing Climate and How it Affects Our Wildlife." This free lecture is part of the Zoo's Conservation Speaker Series. 

Mojave Desert Land Trust presents a free "Campfire Talk" about the historical cultural legacy of the Mojave Desert. This is a followup to the November 1st Campfire talk on the pre-historic legacy. More information can be found on MDLT's Events webpage.