FOJT launches new Loan Program for JTNP furloughed staff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Kenji Haroutunian, 310-489-3281, info@friendsofjosh.org Friends of Joshua Tree Offers Loans to Furloughed Park Staff at Joshua Tree National Park Volunteer Advocacy Group Goes Beyond Keeping the Park Clean and Staving Off Illegal Activities JOSHUA TREE, CA – The local non-profit advocacy group… Read More
Climb Smart 2018 finishes as one for the Record books Through the most powerful storm in Climb Smart history (23 years!), attendees and volunteers persevered to have a great time, contribute mightily to the Friends Of Joshua Tree mission and learn some skills on and off the rock. 1″ of rain fell in less than half a day in a high desert region that gets… Read More
Joshua Tree Climbing Ranger Injured in Fall Our friend and superstar Park advocate Bernadette Regan has been severely injured in a fall while climbing in Joshua Tree. She is stable, but has a rough road to recovery ahead with multiple serious injuries and broken bones. We’re reaching out to our climbing community to ask for support for Bernadette during this challenging time. … Read More