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Desert Ecology field trip with Queer Brown Vegan

We’re thrilled to invite you to a day-long field trip celebrating the launch of our episode from the Queer Brown Vegan web series Teaching Climate Together—all about the incredible desert ecology of the Mojave. This is a ticketed event! Tickets are $30-50. RSVP on Eventbrite is required.

🚍 What’s the Plan?
We’ll kick things off with a bus pick-up from Los Angeles Union Station East and take a scenic ride out to the stunning Mojave Desert. On this adventure, you’ll dive deep into desert ecology, guided by experts who are as passionate about conservation as you are.

🌿 What Can You Expect?

  • Guided Tours: Explore the MDLT’s seed bank and native plant garden, and hit the trails with biologists to discover the endangered wildlife that calls this desert home.

  • Snacks & Drinks: We’ll keep you fueled with delicious snacks and drinks throughout the day, plus a light lunch. Feel free to bring your own lunch and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

  • New Friends: This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow climate enthusiasts and conservation experts. Make meaningful connections while learning about the urgent need to protect California’s desert ecosystem.

✨ A Sneak Peek at the Agenda:

  • 7:30 AM: Bus Pick-Up at Los Angeles Union Station

  • 8:00 AM: Depart for the Mojave Desert

  • 10:00 AM: Arrive at MDLT / Overview

  • 11:00 AM: Hike Begins

  • 1:00-2:00 PM: Lunch & Mingle

  • 2:00-4:00 PM: Seed Lab Tour, Botanical Garden, and In-Field Tours

  • 4:00-6:00 PM: Head back to LA Union Station

📸 Capture the Moment:
We’ll have photographers and videographers on-site to document our journey! If you prefer not to be photographed, just let them know when you arrive.

❗ Important Notes:

  • A waiver form must be signed before boarding the bus—no exceptions!

  • Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now to secure your place on this adventure!

  • No refunds if you miss the bus and if you purchase a ticket there are no refunds.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, explore, and connect. Get your ticket today, and let’s make some memories together! 🌍💚

About Our Co-Hosts:

Mojave Desert Land Trust

The Mojave Desert Land Trust has cultivated a multi-faceted conservation strategy that uses land acquisition, restoration, stewardship, plant cultivation, and education to ensure the long-term preservation of the California desert. Our service area spans nearly 26 million acres - the Colorado Desert and the entire California portion of the Mojave Desert. Since our founding in 2006, MDLT has protected approximately 120,000 acres of ecologically significant land and grown over 120,000 native plants for restoration and community use.

Queer Brown Vegan, Isaias Hernandez

Isaias Hernandez is an Environmentalist & Storyteller under the moniker QueerBrownVegan, an independent media platform that deconstructs climate information and makes it accessible to people. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley and has been reaching millions of people yearly with his free, open-access environmental educational content. QBV offers a series of events that explores topics around ecology, art, and outdoor recreational events.

Questions?

Email queerbrownvegan@gmail.com or go to www.queerbrownvegan.com

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