Guardians of the Wild: Protecting Wildlife Through Care, Rehabilitation & Education
The Coachella Valley is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. From palm oases and desert washes to dunes and mountains, our region provides critical habitat for species including bighorn sheep, desert tortoises, fringed toed lizards, burrowing owls, bats, migratory birds, and countless other animals that depend on this unique desert ecosystem.
At the Desert Wildlife Center, our mission is to care for orphaned, injured, and sick native wildlife while helping our community better understand how to live alongside the animals who share our desert home. Every animal that comes through our doors receives the specialized care needed for the best possible chance of rehabilitation and return to the wild. Just as importantly, education can help prevent wildlife from needing our care in the first place.
Guardians of the Wild makes both of these efforts possible. Through the generosity of our Guardians, we are able to provide lifesaving treatment and rehabilitation for native wildlife while also offering free educational programs throughout the Coachella Valley. These programs include expert lectures, film screenings, author talks, behind the scenes experiences, workshops, and other opportunities for community members of all ages to learn about wildlife and the habitats we share.
As development, climate change, poisons and pesticides, habitat loss, and human wildlife conflicts continue to place pressure on native species, informed and compassionate communities are more important than ever. By becoming a Guardian of the Wild, you help provide direct care to wildlife in need while building a community that is better equipped to protect wildlife for generations to come.
Join us in caring for wildlife, inspiring our community, and creating a safer future for the wild animals of the Coachella Valley!
