Restoring a former golf course into a living desert sanctuary is a multi-year journey rooted in science, patience, and community partnership. As we reach the one-year mark of Phase 1 at Prescott Preserve, so much of our steady progress is taking place through hands-on field biology, wild seed banking, and exciting local partnerships. Here is a look inside Staff Restoration Biologist Jose Mendoza’s quarterly report and the scientific work unfolding across the Preserve!

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.

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.

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.