Spotlight

Joshua Tree National Park, CA – November 5-7, 2026

Join Leave No Trace at Joshua Tree National Park, CA – November 5-7, 2026

Each year, Leave No Trace hand-selects nominated outdoor spaces that deserve collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

Joshua Tree National Park has been selected as a 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight (postponed from 2025). The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Joshua Tree National Park November 5-7, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including workshops, community outreach, and stewardship projects.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Más o Menos, Joshua Tree, CA

Leave No Trace Trivia Night & Social

If you love the outdoors, join us for an interactive game night to test your Leave No Trace knowledge and pick up tips and techniques for protecting Joshua Tree National Park and all your favorite outdoor spaces. Whether you are new to Leave No Trace or consider yourself an expert, don’t miss this chance to participate in fun stewardship trivia, mingle with Spotlight hosts and partners, and win some cool prizes!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms, CA

Desert Discovery Day

Join us for Desert Discovery Day, an all-ages, desert-themed community festival hosted by Joshua Tree National Park Association. Enjoy a lively lineup of activities, games, storytelling, and interactive exploration. Meet local ambassador animals, including snakes, lizards, and tarantulas, along with Joshua Tree National Park rangers, scientists, climbing guides, and Leave No Trace staff, while learning more about the desert and how we can all help protect it. The event is free, but registration is required.

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