Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area

The DTRNA is open from 8am - 5pm over the holiday break. Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a special holiday weekend! If you need to get out and hike the DTRNA is open 8am - 5pm :)

Our work at the DTRNA continues to be effective with the help of our generous supporters. One of the ways you can offer your support (at no cost to you) is to make an impact while you shop for Black Friday deals. Simply use this link smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7413415 to shop Amazon and AmazonSmile will donate to Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc! Thank you for being our partners in this work!

The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc., a non-profit land trust and conservation organization, seeks a Preserve Manager/Conservation Coordinator. This full-time position is focused on recovery of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) and the habitats it occupies at protected areas and preserves in California. If you, or someone you know, has an interest in working with the desert tortoise please use the link below to submit a resume. http://www.tortoise-tracks.org/wp/employment-opportunities/

The weather forecast for this weekend is a day time high of 96 degrees! It could be an ideal time to visit the DTRNA and sight some wildlife like this Black-tailed hare photographed by Freya Reders