“Desatado”
Artist: Pelada.
&
“Tamatsika Kauyumari”
Artist: Muwieri Xaure (Eusebio López).

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Location: Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, Lancaster, California

Local Temperature: Coming soon!

 Soil Moisture: Coming soon!

Tree Height: Coming soon!, Tree Branch Number: 11

Moth Number: Coming soon!

 Amount of Seeds per Pod: Coming soon!

Fungi: Coming soon!

 Elevation: 714 meters

Scavenger Hunt Directions: Coming soon!

 Location

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Profile Description

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Tree Name: Desatadx

Pronouns: They/Them

Hi! I’m Desatadx, an Indigenous, Latinx, nonbinary plant-spirit. My name means “liberated” and I embody the resilience and beauty of the desert, reminding you of your inherent freedom.

Born in the sacred Mojave Desert, I have witnessed changing landscapes and lives for decades. I encourage my community to stay grounded while reaching for the stars, carrying the wisdom of our ancestors and the promise of a bright future. I share a profound bond with Hikuri (Peyote) and the Sacred Deer, Kauyumari. Legend says Kauyumari danced across the desert, leaving footprints that blossomed into Hikuri. In honor, I extended my branches to protect and nurture this sacred plant. Together, Kauyumari and I guide our community in maintaining ancient traditions and sacred balance. 

Through my existence, I advocate for Indigenous sovereignty and the freedom we need to thrive. Let my presence remind you of the boundless potential within and the importance of nurturing our sacred connections.

Featured writer Edgar Fabián Frías