
Nicholas Clapp: A Renaissance Man Who Left His Mark on ABF
Nicholas Clapp: A Renaissance Man Who Left His Mark on ABF Written by: Diana Lindsay Nicholas Clapp, former ABF board member who died at

Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Latham
Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Latham From camping at Bow Willow as a child to introducing her own kids to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park today, Elizabeth Latham

Moments in Time with Dave Van Cleve: How We Got Here and Where We Hope to Go, Part One
Moments in Time with Dave VanCleve: How We Got Here and Where We Hope to Go, Part One David Van Cleve has many ties to

ABF Member Spotlight: Patrick Yrarrázaval-Correa
From chasing wildflowers in spring to hiking remote canyons and monitoring bighorn sheep, Patrick Yrarrázaval-Correa has spent over 40 years exploring every corner of Anza-Borrego

Gerald the Kangaroo Rat’s Big Adventure
By Amanda Cochran, California Naturalist in the Desert Graduate In the wide, golden sands of Anza-Borrego Desert, under a sky sprinkled with stars, lived a

Summer Storms in the Colorado Desert: Nature’s Lifeline
Summer Storms in the Colorado Desert: Nature’s Lifeline As we head into the North American Monsoon season, the Colorado Desert begins to transform. From late

Borrego Partners: The Heartbeat of a Park-Loving Community
Borrego Springs is a truly unique place; an entire community nestled right in the heart of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Completely surrounded by the Park’s

ABF Member Spotlight: Matt McArdle
At the heart of the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a vibrant community of explorers, learners, and protectors who share a deep love for the Park. Our

Why the Stars Still Shine in Anza-Borrego: The Power of Being a Dark Sky Park & Community
Imagine standing in the desert at night. The air is still. A cool breeze moves across the sand. You look up, and instead of a

Surviving the Heat: How Mojave Desert Tortoises Beat the Sun
When the summer sun scorches the landscape and surface temperatures soar above 110°F, most creatures seek shelter. But for the desert tortoise, one of the

How Hot Does It Really Get?
Summer in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is not just hot, it’s extreme. From June through September, daytime highs often soar past 100°F, with rock and

Summer in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Top Five Survival Strategies
Summer in Anza-Borrego Desert: Top Five Survival Strategies Anza-Borrego Desert State Park comes alive in countless ways each summer if you know where (and when)

From Yips to Howls: Coyotes Come Alive in Spring
Coyotes in Anza-Borrego come into a unique phase during spring that not only marks a time of change in the desert but also plays an

ABF Member Spotlight: Fred & LLouise Jee
For decades, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has shaped the lives of those who know it deeply—and few know it more intimately than longtime Park stewards

2025 Desert Warriors Award
We are proud to honor Diana and Lowell Lindsay as Desert Warriors! The Desert Warrior Awards is awarded to individuals who are dedicated to conserving