Desert landscape with sparse bushes, small trees, rocky ground, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Join Us in Growing a Queer Sanctuary in the Sonoran Desert

One Saguaro at a Time

Who we are

The Rainbow Reserve Project is a nonprofit on a mission to grow the first-ever saguaro cactus memorial forest dedicated to honoring queer lives, legacies, and history.

We offer free eco-burials for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, turning ashes into sacred saguaros in the stunning Sonoran Desert.

Together, we’re celebrating life, preserving the desert, and building a lasting tribute that will stand tall for generations.

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View fullsize The marked edges aren’t boundaries, they’re invitations. Come discover the land and the legacy at the Reserve 🌵🏜️🌈 #gay #lgbt #charity #saguaro #conservation
View fullsize Day two showed up cold & windy after a first day of rain & hail (rude) We hauled five-gallon buckets from the adorable motel to water in the new cacti 💪🏽 Max, the Reserve’s president, was quite pleased on remembering work gloves *and*
View fullsize The very talented @zcooks, one of our fabulous directors on the Reserve’s board, serving as our most recent architectural landscape model 🌵 He brought the brain, brawn & charm to Salome this month 🧠💪🏽✨ #gay #nonprofitorganization #conse
View fullsize Meet Big Bertha 🌵 Currently our biggest planted cactus, she is coming in at 3 feet tall & decades old 💚 She’s been around the block and will be welcoming visitors to the Rainbow Reserve for decades to come 🏳️‍🌈 #gay #nonprofitorgani
View fullsize From just a dream in February 2022 to realization in January 2026. The journey has been long and with obstacles but we finally have our first plants in the ground! A huge thank you to the team, our muscle & charm @zcooks, @phoenixdesertnursery fo
View fullsize Help us create a Living Legacy 🌵 #memorial #forest #LGBT #queer #conservation #saguaro #propogation Thanks to @joannejoannejoanne for the assist with @phillygaynews 💚
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We’d love to hear from you! Whether you want to support, volunteer, or just learn more about the Rainbow Reserve Project, send us a message!