How does Search & Rescue work, anyway? Friends Of Joshua Tree supports JOSAR (the volunteer Search & Rescue in JTNP) very actively… but you might ask ‘What Does SAR do’? and ‘How do they do it’? Or maybe ‘How might I Get Involved’? JOSAR performs a crucial function in and around the Park performing searches, evacuations, and treatment on site of lost… Read More
Encouraging diversity in our Park In April, some Friends of Joshua Tree board members, along with two different youth groups and staff of JTNP (even the Superintendent and his children) joined together to recreate, celebrate and educate in the Park over a weekend. These youth had never been to any national park, and most had never camped. They were from… Read More
Invasive Species Removal Project – a chance to help the Park Volunteer with the Park to help eradicate an invasive species (Saharan Mustard) and give native plants a chance! Here’s the Schedule: February 18 and 25, March 4 (Sunday) and March 17 Weed pulls will be from 8:00-1:00 on Saturdays; Please RSVP so we can anticipate equipment needs and inform you of any potential schedule changes:… Read More