Friends Of Joshua Tree has been chosen as one of 3 grantees being promoted throughout Southern California as part of the ‘Loving Our Local Outdoors‘ initiative, a national REI program letting customers decide how much to support local conservation and advocacy groups. Over a four week period, REI members visiting the stores will help decide… Read More


See a clip of John Lauretig, FOJT Executive Director, announcing the grants given to some NPS contract employees (Great Basin Institute).  This news just broke on The Desert Sun… images and story from the ‘Thank You’ event on Feb. 12, and info on the new Impact Relief Grant launched by FOJT.  see full article here … Read More


Signups are in full swing for the 23rd annual FOJT Climb Smart (Oct. 12-14) in Joshua Tree, CA! This event will very likely sell out so take advantage now and support all of our great programs for the next year (and have some fun, sharpen your skills and stewardship investment too). Highlights of Climb Smart 2018… Read More