Read about our crucial tortoise work, featured in the Desert Report.

Transition Habitat Conservancy is excited and proud to announce that NFWF has awarded us this extremely competitive grant to contribute to Monarch butterfly conservation! Puma Canyon Ecological Reserve is located within the California State Priority 1 area for the Monarch butterfly recovery action zone. We are within the early breeding zone for Western Monarchs.

On November 15th, 2023 the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) awarded this generous grant to bolster THC’s tortoise conservation efforts in the Western Mojave Desert.

“California is home to more species of plants and animals than any other state in the nation, and is considered a global biodiversity “hotspot”. It’s varied geography (including the highest and lowest places in the continental U.S.) and proximity to both the ocean and mountains are the foundation for this exceptional natural heritage.”

Hardshell Labs’ work with Transition Habitat Conservancy to save the Desert tortoise from extinction.

Our desert is turning green(ish) and flowers are already beginning to open up thanks to the abundant rainfall this winter. It is a truly magical time to explore the Mojave.

Learn more about Desert Tortoise conservation work being done by our friends at HardShell Labs in this article from Alta Online.

On Saturday, 12/17/2022, Transition Habitat Conservancy celebrated the Winter Solstice by doing Joshua tree restoration, and planting seeds as well as tree sprouts. We were celebrating life, and the hope that keeps us going even in dark times.

Some folks may claim that things are bleak for desert tortoises. But they have help from some amazing individuals that you can listen to on this episode of 90 Miles from Needles. This podcast was created by desert advocates Alicia Pike and Chris Clarke, and this episode features special guests from organizations that we love. Tim Shields from Hardshell Labs and Luke Basulto from Saving Slowpoke.