Mojave Desert Naturalists

Definition of naturalist
: a person who studies plants and animals as they live in nature
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

This group might be for you if:

you like being outdoors and want to know more about the natural history around you

you like to share your knowledge about nature with others

you are a native plant, bird, animal or a reptile nerd and your friends are tired of hearing about it and you want to find other nature nerds

you want to learn basic ID skills of our great desert flora and fauna

you like to take photos, paint, draw, or journal and are looking for inspiration

you seek the calm of the outdoors

you like to stroll along the trail and soak in what's around you, taking breaks for photos, and looking at cool stuff

you know nothing, but want to learn more because connecting with nature is important to you!