• International Desert Conservation Summit

    the living desert 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA, United States

    The 5th Annual International Desert Conservation Summit returns to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens January 16–18, 2026. The event features keynote speaker Paul Rosolie and brings together conservation leaders to highlight efforts protecting desert wildlife, expanding environmental education, and supporting conservation programs through more than $180,000 in awarded grants.