Colors of Conservation: Oak Glen Preserve

Living in the desert teaches you to see beauty in subtle hues, but Oak Glen Preserve defied my expectations with a brilliant display of fall colors—leaves ablaze in oranges, reds and yellows. It was a visual feast that stood in stark contrast to the muted tones of my home in Joshua Tree, and I couldn’t help but marvel at this unexpected transformation so close to home. As a photographer, I was captivated by the vibrant leaves and shifting light, each moment offering a fleeting glimpse of nature’s dynamic artistry.