Colin Barrows - About Me

I'm a Coachella Valley naturalist and desert advocate who works to promote conservation of natural open spaces and native species. I work with local agencies to advance habitat conservation, recreational trails planning, and promote community science to grow public understanding and appreciation of desert ecosystems.

I serve on the boards of the Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association and the CactusToCloud Institute, and you can find me on iNaturalist helping to document and share the diversity of the California deserts.

I'll see you on the trail!

CactusToCloud Institute

Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association

iNaturalist

Instagram

Press & Mentions

5/15/2023: Nuestro Desierto program allows valley residents to earn California Naturalist Certification (KESQ)

1/28/2023: Desert Golf Courses, fake lakes and the Colorado River Crisis (LA Times)

1/18/2023: Will Winter Rains Bring 'Super Bloom' to the Desert? (KESQ)

1/3/2023: New National Monument Proposed South of Joshua Tree (The Desert Sun)

10/30/2022: Joshua Tree National Park Could Get New Neighbor (Press Enterprise)

9/19/2022: Plan to Build Surf Park in Coachella Valley Sparks Debate (LA Times)