In the fall of 1949, the City of Palm Springs dedicated 308 palm trees in an official ceremony. The community had worked diligently to acquire and plant the palms along the drive at the entrance to ...

In the harsh, sun-scorched landscapes of the desert, survival is a challenge few plants can meet - but this tree has not only adapted, it thrives. In this episode, we explore the incredible ...

Many native desert plants remain dormant for years, making short-term surveys ineffective for capturing the full scope of biodiversity. By using multi-year monitoring, scientists can better ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As Earth Day approaches on April 22, one local business owner is committed to environmental stewardship throughout the entire year. Joe Davidson, the owner of Cactus Joe’s ...

It’s a great way to spend an afternoon if you want to see some beautiful desert plants but need something more leisurely than a hike. On the hotter summer days, elevation is your best friend ...

The Mojave Desert gets a more than 3,200 hours of sunshine on average per year, making it a prime spot for producing solar energy. A measure was introduced in Sacramento that would give rideshare ...

The high desert of northern Arizona is unforgivable, especially overnight when temperatures drop and predators come out. There were even two mountain lions spotted during the search last night.

By Mongabay.com Succulents endemic to South Africa and Namibia are drying up and dying across the increasingly hot northern ...

Without grass, Sinclair argued, Arizona’s native desert plants wouldn’t provide easy fuel for wildfires. “I've never seen the desert burn without the grasses,” said Sinclair, who has ...

Death Valley National Park and Western Mojave Desert are included in an updated ... location where it is less likely to be hit by falling trees or power lines. If no shelter is available avoid ...