Tyler Gray, a second grade student was of Ventura County winner for guessing when Mojave Maxine would emerge from hibernation. The class received a visit on May 21 from Mojave Maxine and two employees from the Living Desert in Palm Desert. They taught the class about how tortoises are endangered and what we can do to protect them. (above) Ms. Gray received a $100 Amazon.com gift card to purchase school supplies. It was a great day for the class.

They also brought the entire class a t-shirt, bracelets, bookmarks, pencils, and coloring books.

Tyler received a $50 Amazon.com gift card and national parks and federal recreational lands pass for a year.