Prerecorded Online Desert Tortoise Adoption Workshop

Before you begin preparing your habitat and burrow for a Mojave Tortoise, you MUST watch the following presentation based on your location in either Northern or Southern Nevada.   Because of major environmental differences, it is important you watch the correct video.

For Southern Nevada / Las Vegas watch the following video.

Southern Nevada Adoption Presentation

• After you watch this video residents of Southern Nevada should contact CharlesBorn@tortoisegroup.org  with any questions and to work with him on the approval and adoption process.    Southern Nevada Adoption Saturday events for habitat approved families are held once each month during summer season.   April 27, May 18, June 22. July 20, August 17 and September 21.

For Northern Nevada/Reno watch the following video.

Northern Nevada Adoption Video

• After you watch this video residents of Northern Nevada should contact KimMcDonough@tortoisegroup.org with any questions and to work with her on the approval and adoption process.   Adoptions Northern Nevada are usually scheduled between May and August but this will vary depending on the weather.   Kim will advise you on specifics.