January 30, 2026

Prescott Preserve – Restoration Phase 1: The First Six Months

The restoration of Prescott Preserve is a long-term, meticulous process led by Oswit Land Trust over the past six months, focusing on planning and understanding site conditions before visible work can begin. Key efforts include growing native plants, managing invasive species, and fostering community engagement, ensuring a resilient and sustainable restoration ahead.
November 21, 2025

Prescott Preserve Ecological Restoration – November 2025 Update

This page provides ongoing updates about the Prescott Preserve Ecological Restoration—a multi-year effort involving six interconnected projects and funding sources. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact David Paisley, Community Engagement Director, at DavidP@OswitLandTrust.org. We are always happy to speak with community groups or meet with you individually. The restoration of Prescott Preserve is a long-term project that will unfold over many years. While full ecological recovery will take decades—allowing the land to heal and native plants to mature—the community can expect steady, meaningful progress. Over the next three years, visitors will begin to see visible improvements across the Preserve as key restoration elements take shape.
May 22, 2025

The Wildlife Conservation Board approves $3,480,000 grant for Prescott Preserve – Ecological Restoration (Phase 1)

The Wildlife Conservation Board has approved a $3,480,000 grant for the Oswit Land Trust to restore 28 acres of habitat at Prescott Preserve, a former golf course in Palm Springs. The project focuses on desert woodlands and scrub. Key activities include design finalization, surveys, and monitoring, aiming to transform the land into a nature preserve.
November 26, 2024

Oswit Land Trust and Mesquite Country Club HOA reach an agreement.

Palm Springs, CA: Oswit Land Trust (OLT) and Mesquite Country Club (MCC) are pleased to share with the community that after 2 years of litigation regarding the former golf course, now known as Prescott Preserve, we have reached an agreement in principle, and the lawsuits between the parties are soon to be in the past.