The SunNovember 28, 2014 7:51 pmFor those who haven’t had the opportunity to spend time here, it can be difficult to understand the value of the desert. Some people fear it, others see it as a wasteland, and others just view it a middle ground between “here” and “there.” As conservation director at the Mojave Desert Land Trust and a longtime desert resident, I’ve had the privilege to explore the most populous to remote regions of the California desert’s unique and resource-rich lands. Stunning Joshua tree forests silhouetted at sunset, giant sand dunes, Sonoran woodlands rich with purple and yellow blooms, and a diversity of plants and bees equal to anywhere in our country. Our California desert is a natural wonderland for explorers...Read Full Article