About UsJTNPA Announces 2022 Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award
Idavid Graficks Twentynine Palms, CA, August 11, 2023 – The Joshua Tree National Park Association is thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2022 Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award: Idavid Graficks. This prestigious award aims to honor individuals or organizations that have made exceptional achievements in leadership, protection, preservation, research, education, and stewardship, contributing significantly to the conservation of California’s deserts. The date and location of the award ceremony will be revealed shortly. Idavid Graficks, a renowned Fine Art Screen Printing Studio founded by David Fick and the late Ida Foreman Fick, has been an invaluable part of the Joshua Tree community for over a quarter century. As a hub for artistic creativity, they have collaborated with various artists over the past thirty years, bringing their passion and expertise to the screen printing medium. The studio has been instrumental in preserving the natural beauty of Joshua Tree through active community engagement and advocacy. The journey of community activism began when a bullet came through their studio window in 1987, leading to the formation of the Joshua Tree/Wonder Valley network. This network later evolved into the Political Action Committee group “Desert Environmental Response Team” (DERT), which played a vital role in defeating multiple MegaDump projects threatening the desert, including the Bolo Rail-Cycle MegaDump, Broadwell Toxic Waste Repository, and Eagle Mountain Landfill MegaDump. Together, David and Ida’s achievements for the desert are far-reaching, reflecting their dedication to the greater good of Morongo Basin residents. They have worked tirelessly on various conservation-related issues, championing environmental and social justice concerns. Among their many accomplishments, David and Ida were instrumental in getting Joshua trees listed on the threatened species list. They also played a pivotal role in the enactment of legislation such as the Bobcat Trapping Ban. Their partnerships and collaborations with various organizations further demonstrate their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the desert ecosystem. As the Joshua Tree National Park Association celebrates the 2022 Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award winners, we recognize the indelible mark left by David and Ida of Idavid Graficks and their exceptional dedication to preserving Joshua Tree’s desert landscape. |
photo by Valeree Woodard
The Idavid Graficks Shop Chop
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Idavid Graficks is the first business to be awarded the prestigious Minerva Hoyt Award in it's two decade history.
Idavid Graficks was headquarters for defeating two San Bernardino County MegaDumps and a co - partner in defeating the largest MegaDump in the world, Eagle Mountain MegaDump (700 million tons) on the Southside of Joshua Tree National Park.
LaRonna Jojoba Company, Donna and Larry Charpied were the lead on Eagle Mountain but Idavid Graficks was the support in every manner for twenty years. Our Federal Lawyer Stephan Volker is the BEST EVER.
The Open House Reception for the Idavid Graficks 2022 Minerva Hoyt Award was at the Harrison House of Joshua Tree on September 30th, 2023. The East End of the Harrison House had Ida in attendance with some of here favorite paintings.