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Close-up of a red-flowering shrub with narrow green leaves at Trilogy Polo Club.

Bottlebrush

A non-native but widely cultivated shrub or small tree in arid and Mediterranean climates, including Coachella Valley, California. Identification: ...

 A small bird perched among thin leaves and stems.

Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata)

This vibrant orange dragonfly is a striking species commonly found in the Coachella Valley and throughout the southwestern United States. Appearanc...

 An ostrich standing in dry grass at The Living Desert.

Ostriche

Meet the world’s largest bird—up to 9 feet tall and 300+ pounds. They can’t fly but make up for it by sprinting up to 45 mph across African savanna...

 Close-up of a fan palm trunk and hanging dry fronds against a blue sky.

California Fan Palm

The only palm species native to the western United States and is a defining feature of desert oases in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountai...

 Close-up of green mountain plants beside a trail near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Artemisia dracunculus (Wild Tarragon)

Common Names: Tarragon, Wild Tarragon, Dragon SagewortFamily: Asteraceae (Sunflower family) Overview:Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as tarr...

 Close-up of blue-green Engelmann prickly pear pads and spines at The Living Desert

Engelmann’s Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii | Cactus Apple | Desert Prickly Pear Native Engelmann’s Prickly Pear is one of the great architectural plants of the North Amer...

 Jumping cholla cactus growing among granite boulders with desert mountains in the distance

Jumping Cholla Cactus

Also known as the Chain-Fruit Cholla, it is one of the most notorious cacti in the Coachella Valley and surrounding deserts. Its name comes from it...

 PGA West Tournament Clubhouse exterior with Ernie’s Bar and Grill overlooking the course

Ernie’s Bar & Grill at PGA West

Ernie’s Bar & Grill is a place to experience PGA West without being a golfer or a private-club member. It sits inside the Tournament Clubhouse,...

 A green fairway and sand bunkers at Trilogy La Quinta beneath rugged desert mountains.

Hole 7 - @ Trilogy La Quinta

Hole 7 · Par 4Explore Mark Miller’s photographs of hole 7 at Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta. This visual guide is still growing, with more field co...

 A large-billed brown and white bird perched on a branch at The Living Desert.

Laughing Kookaburra

A bird native to Australia and a member of the kingfisher family. While it is not naturally found in the Coachella Valley, it is widely admired in ...

 Delicate pink flowers on a desert plant at The Living Desert.

Salvia greggii x microphylla

This beautiful flower belongs to Salvia greggii x microphylla, commonly referred to as Autumn Sage or, more specifically, the 'Hot Lips' sage varie...

 A spotted big cat resting in a shaded, leafy enclosure at The Living Desert.

Jaguar

The jaguar (Panthera onca) is one of the most striking and ecologically significant big cats, and while it is not native to the Coachella Valley, i...