Be a Part of the Story of the Coachella Valley
The unique wildlife of the Coachella Valley, from tiny lizards swimming through the sand, to high-climbing bighorn sheep, to the roadrunners in our backyards, are part of what make the Coachella Valley an amazing place to live. You can ensure that our beautiful desert oasis, and the unique critters and wildflowers who live here, continues to thrive for all to enjoy by Adopting a Desert Critter!
Your monthly contribution will help acquire and preserve land, fund community science research projects, remove non-native invasive plant species, maintain and build recreational trails, and provide educational programs for all ages. Thank you for choosing to Adopt a Desert Critter! Choose your favorite critter and make a symbolic adoption today.
$10 a Month – Land for a Lizard
Meet “Uma” the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard, and see how she swims through the sand dunes!
Adoption certificate and e-newsletter
Animal sticker & temporary tattoo
$25 a Month – Roost for a Roadrunner
Get to know “Rusty” the Roadrunner, speeding through desert washes and your backyard!
Adoption certificate and e-newsletter
Animal sticker & temporary tattoo
$50 a Month – Burrow for an Owl
Put on your eagle eyes and look for “Ava” the Burrowing Owl peeking out from her home in the sandy hills!
Adoption certificate and e-newsletter
Animal sticker & temporary tattoo
Printable artwork
$100 a Month – Shelter for a Bighorn Sheep
Lucky hikers have a chance to see “Pablo” the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep perched on rocky ledges and slopes!
Adoption certificate and e-newsletter
Animal sticker & temporary tattoo
Printable artwork
Plush animal
$250 a Month – Canyon for a Cougar
You’ll probably never meet “Chloe” the Cougar face to face, yet she roams a vast area in our desert mountains!
Adoption certificate and e-newsletter
Animal sticker & temporary tattoo
Printable artwork
Plush animal
Recognition at our annual benefit