b"CHARITY OF THE MONTHFriends of Arizona Joshua Tree ForestF riends of Arizona Joshua Tree Forest is a dynamicArizona Joshua Tree Forest. You will have the opportunity volunteer organization dedicated to documenting,to use online tools for community building, map reading, preserving and protecting the largest and densestand GPS. You will have the chance to increase your skills stands of Joshua trees in the world. in adaptation and improvisation as new projects comeFUNDRAISINGavailable. You will have the opportunity to increase yourCreate, organize and assist with fundraising events. The Arizona Joshua Tree Forest is the largest and densestparticipation in outdoor activities. By donating your timeCreate a call for donations mail out and social media forest of its kind in the world. The forest is located onas a Friends member you can to become involved in arequest. Research some possible grant opportunities. the Grapevine Mesa approximately 50 miles northwestvariety of projects such as: Create join, renew your membership, or make of Kingman, 20 miles southeast of Lake Mead Nationala donation forms. Convey the message Your Recreation Area and 16 miles west of the HualapaiOUTREACH EVENTS membership helps to support the Friends efforts to Nation Skywalk and Grand Canyon West. NestledAre you a teacher, a hiker, a weekend astronomer,promote the conservation of natural resources in the between the village of Meadview, Lake Mead City andbike rider, birder, do you like the outdoors? You canArizona Joshua Tree Forest.the imposing Grand Wash Cliffs are approximatelyhelp by working with their outreach coordinator to 44,228 acres of Joshua trees that have been recognized asorganize or lead outreach events. Some of these eventsYou can make a difference by helping them make the a significant natural resource since 1930. are tours of the forest, bird walks, stargazing eventsprotection and preservation of the Arizona Joshua Tree (the forest is known for dark skies and is a popularForest a reality. Friends of Arizona Joshua Tree Forest is The Friends help with reclamation projects to help area for astronomers since Mohave County has a darka 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Together, we can the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with re- sky ordinance), presentations of films, leading hikes,ensure that the Arizona Joshua Tree Forest is permanently vegetation of the forest, by replanting native plantsteaching environmental education classes, recruitingprotected and remains an important asset for the within the forest in areas that have been disturbed bymembers and educating the public and decision-makerscommunity, the State of Arizona, and our country. off-road use, fire, drought or other activities that haveabout the importance of further protection for the compromised the landscape. Arizona Joshua Tree Forest.Mark your calendars for the They also assist with cleanup projects, such as large trashMEMBERSHIP 3rd Annual Friends of the Joshua dumps, and the general trash pick-up throughout theYou could help their publication coordinator update our forest. They work with BLM to maintain roads and trailscontact list, help create a call list for upcoming volunteerTree Festival onSaturday, March to discourage and decrease people's impact on the fragileactivities, or help update their communications through28th and Sunday, March 29th! ecosystem in the forest. the website and social media. They need help to recruit new members and, by working with their board, youContact Them For More Information:The Friends also offer volunteer experiences that increasecould help create a membership drive event or otherPO Box 613Meadview,AZ86444your outdoor activities, your understanding of theevents specific to membership recruitment. Writing a907-299-1132Arizona Joshua Tree Forest, your awareness of the historynewsletter of their upcoming projects, past projectsand native culture of the Grapevine Mesa, your knowledgeand issues to be published on the web would be anarizonajoshuatreeforest.orgof the plants, animals, the topography and geology of theexciting endeavor.ArizonaRealCountry.com March 2020 25"