05/23/2026
What if protecting the planet started in your neighborhood? ๐ฑ๐
Thatโs the idea behind this yearโs theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity: โActing locally for global impact.โ
And here at The Living Desert, weโre already doing it.
Through our Pollinator Pathways program, we have planted more than 800 plants in 45 native gardens across the Coachella Valley; each one restoring habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife while helping build a greener, more climate resilient, and more biodiverse desert for everyone.
Meanwhile, in our Desert Defender Challenge, we are working with local students to turn learning into hands-on conservation by building native gardens at their schools. These gardens not only support local wildlife, but also become outdoor classrooms where students can observe nature, learn about desert ecosystems, and see firsthand how their actions make a difference.
Together, these programs strengthen our local community and also benefit pollinators that migrate hundreds or even thousands of miles โ proving that what starts local can, and does, have a far-reaching impact. ๐
