How to Help Protect the Desert — and Keep the Stories Coming
90 Miles from Needles is more than just a podcast. It's a platform for desert voices, a rallying cry for protection, and a growing community of people who care deeply about the wild and fragile lands of the American Southwest. If you’ve been moved by our stories, inspired by our guests, or galvanized by our mission — there are many ways you can get involved and make a difference.
Whether you have time, talent, financial resources, or just a passion for the desert, there's something you can do to support the podcast and the Desert Advocacy Media Network, our nonprofit home.
To help you find the best fit for your interests and abilities, we’ve grouped our suggestions into five categories. Each has its own dedicated sub-page filled with creative, meaningful, and sometimes unexpected ways you can help:
💸 Financial Support
If you're in a position to give, financial contributions are the backbone of our work. From one-time donations and monthly pledges to planned giving and donor-advised funds, your support keeps our mics on and the stories flowing.
📣 Promotion
Help us spread the word! Sharing the podcast, writing a review, or featuring us in your blog or newsletter introduces new people to our mission — and helps grow a strong community of desert defenders.
📆 Events
Want to get people together for a cause? From hosting a podcast listening party or micro-fundraiser to inviting a host to speak, there are plenty of ways to turn gatherings into meaningful action.
🎙️ Help with Content
If you’ve got skills — whether in transcription, design, translation, or storytelling — we’d love your help. Suggest a guest or story idea for an upcoming episode!
🌵 Community & Advocacy
Be the voice of the desert in your own community. From becoming a Desert Media Ambassador to involving a youth group, there are powerful ways to advocate locally for the places we love.
Each section is packed with ideas, big and small, to help you make a difference. Explore the areas that resonate with you, and let’s work together to protect the desert and tell its stories with power, accuracy, and heart.
If you have questions or want to reach out directly, feel free to contact us. Thank you for being part of this journey.
— The 90 Miles from Needles & Desert Advocacy Media Network Team