Desert Stars are visionary donors who demonstrate their dedication to the desert and its inhabitants by creating a legacy gift.  Becoming a Desert Star can help you meet your personal financial and estate planning goals while sustaining the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s conservation work. You have several tax-efficient options that can provide long-term support of the desert ecosystem, including wills, charitable trusts, retirement plan assets, and life insurance policies. Whether you are exploring your options or have questions about how your gift can make a difference, we are here to help.  

By naming the Mojave Desert Land Trust as a beneficiary in your estate plan, you’ll help safeguard habitat for native plants and animals, preserving the rich biodiversity that makes the California desert so unique. Together, we can create a legacy of a thriving, interconnected desert ecosystem that sustains life well into the future.   

When you join the Desert Stars, you'll receive meaningful benefits that recognize the critical role you play in the future of the California desert, including:   

• Exclusive invitations to events  

• Recognition in the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s Annual Report (option to opt out) 

• A special gift