Joshua Tree National Park
Crafted over millions of years by torrential rain, battering wind, and extreme temperatures, Joshua Tree National Park stretches over nearly 800,000 acres of rugged terrain. These landscapes, which can seem deceptively barren, are home to several ecosystems. Despite the harsh conditions, Joshua Tree teems with plant and animal life that has adapted and thrived in the area’s fierce climate.
Joshua Tree National Park is home to large herds of desert bighorn sheep, black tailed jack rabbits, coyotes and kangaroo rats as well as a number of smaller mammals. Since it lies along the Pacific migratory bird flyway, many large groups of migrating birds can be spotted overhead or stopping to rest in the park during the winter months.
The park’s namesake is the Joshua Tree, a member of the agave family with a distinctive appearance. The Joshua Tree was revered by American Indian tribes because its leaves provided durable materials for baskets and footwear, while the buds and seeds made a healthy addition to their food supply.
Park Updates
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UpdateNPF Invests in Park Partner Organizations to Further Capacity-Building Goals
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UpdateNPF’s ParkVentures Program Awards $2.2 Million to Affinity Groups
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UpdateNPF and Subaru Build on a Decade of Partnering to Support National Parks
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UpdateProtecting Wildlife: NPF Grants Support Threatened and Endangered Species
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Update$4.4 Million to Fund 99 Open OutDoors for Kids Projects for 2023 – 2024 School Year, Hitting Program Milestone
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UpdateNPF Invests $5 Million in Service Corps Programs
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UpdateSupporting Sustainability and Accessibility at Joshua Tree National Park
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UpdateNPF Invests $1.7 Million in Park Partners