“We are grateful that Sec Haaland met with Community and Tribal leaders to hear first-hand about the positive impacts they believe this National Monument will have for their residents.” Tammy Martin, Executive Director for Friends of the Desert Mountains
Read MorePALM SPRINGS, CA – Friends of the Desert Mountains (Friends) with the help of the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy recently returned 417 acres of unceded land to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, a federally recognized Tribe, comprised of 280 acres, which were a donation and 137 acres were purchased by the Tribe from Friends.
Read MoreFriends of the Desert Mountains enthusiastically supports establishing Chuckwalla National Monument and expanding Joshua Tree National Park.
Read MoreThe Land Administrator will work closely with the Executive Director and the Property Committee to process land acquisitions, stewardship activities, land conveyance transactions and pursue the objectives established for the Friends of the Desert Mountains.
Read MoreA new opportunity for young people to connect to the land!
Read MoreMonzerrat Loza comes to the team with a passion for sustainable land management and environmental outreach.
Read MoreFriends of the Desert Mountains is proud to announce Edeli Reyes Gonzalez will serve as Friends’ new Translation Specialist. Edeli’s experience as a bilingual environmental scientist, and her enthusiasm for serving her community, will allow Friends to increase their services and outreach efforts to all corners of the Coachella Valley.
Read MoreLocal organizations are working together to preserve public lands in Riverside and Imperial Counties between Palm Springs and the Colorado River for future generations. These protections will honor and recognize the Indigenous cultural histories of the Cahuilla, Quechan, Serrano, Chemeheuvi, and Mojave peoples, increase access to world-class nature for local residents and visitors, protect fragile desert wildlife and facilitate connectivity, and help boost local economies.
Read MoreThank you Anderson Children's Foundation for granting funding to Friends' "Environmental Connections por Vida" - our Youth Education Program is growing in leaps and bounds these days and we are grateful for the community support.
Read MoreHaving served on Friends’ Board since 2021, Oscar already is familiar with the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization. Chairing the Board’s Social Justice Committee, he has shown his commitment to moving Friends’ forward.
Read MoreJoin our small team of dedicated staff and volunteers at Friends of the Desert Mountains. The Indigenous Community Liaison (Liaison) works with local Indigenous tribes and community groups to build and strengthen partnerships with Friends and others in the area of expanding access to resources and programming related to both environmental and Cahuilla cultural education.
Read MoreJoin our small team of dedicated staff and volunteers at Friends of the Desert Mountains. The Translation Specialist will translate both verbally, and in writing, in English and Spanish. Verbal translation will take place in person at the office and on the phone as necessary, as well as at various programs, whether indoors or outdoors, including on the trail. Wherever communications are taking place, and with any age group, the translation specialist will fill an essential role in facilitating greater accessibility …
Read MoreJoin our small team of dedicated staff and volunteers at Friends of the Desert Mountains. The Director of Education develops, directs, and implements the Friends’ Youth Education programs. The position will work closely with the Programs Committee to help facilitate education programs for all ages.
Read MoreThe Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC), the Friends of the Desert Mountains (FODM) and the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) are thrilled to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new trailhead at the base of Long Canyon in the City of Desert Hot Springs.
Read MoreOver 200 guests gathered at Rancho Mirage’s exclusive Villa De Martini for “Friends & Champions” on November 10, 2021 to Connect to Each Other and celebrate Friends of the Desert Mountains’ mission of helping others Connect to the Land.
Read MoreAs the twentieth anniversary of Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument ends, I want to give a “shout out” to the many special efforts and celebrations which commemorated two decades since its establishment on October 24, 2000.
Read MoreTara's background in graphic and web design gives her a unique skill set and the ability to convey highly technical information in a visual format that provides added value to her work with clients.
Read MoreThanks to a grant from automobile customizer ExtremeTerrain, Friends of the Desert Mountains is gearing up for an excellent trail restoration project for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Read More“Friends has protected over 60,000 acres in and around the Coachella Valley, and we welcome this boost from the ‘30 x 30’ campaigns,” said Friends’ Executive Director Tammy Martin.
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