Why should the State of Texas come up with a plan to bring back the wolf to the desert and mountain region of West Texas and the Chihuahuan Desert?What efforts are underway to help convince Texas and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to support a Texas Wolf Recovery Plan?Years ago Yellowstone National Park andContinueContinue reading “The wolf was killed off in Texas by 1970, is there hope for its return? Join a Zoom presentation on November 1”
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The case of the Mexican duck
Mexican Duck To register for this free program on Zoom complete the form below. The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition is happy to announce a special presentation on Mexican Ducks by Flor Hernadez on Wednesday, October 25 at at 6:30pm on Zoom. Title: Is that a hybrid?: The case of the Mexican duck Bio: Flor HernandezContinueContinue reading “The case of the Mexican duck”
Chihuahuan Desert Conference Update – Registration Ends on November 1
by Rick LoBello, Conference ChairGreetings from the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. On behalf of our City of El Paso team at the Zoo and our colleagues across the city I want to personally invite you to El Paso’s Third Chihuahuan Desert Conference on November 15-16, 2023. The conference will bring together researchers andContinueContinue reading “Chihuahuan Desert Conference Update – Registration Ends on November 1”
Join us for the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta on Saturday
Colorful Montezuma Quail live at the Ranch House Exhibit at the Zoo. Champion Studio’s Folklorico “Cuauhtli” will perform in the Wildlife Amphitheater at 11:30am. The ninetieth annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is coming up on Saturday September 23th, from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Enjoy learning about our Chihuahuan DesertContinueContinue reading “Join us for the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta on Saturday”
Chihuahuan Desert Conference encourages conservation collaboration
The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition are teaming up to host a third El Paso Chihuahuan Desert Conference on November 15-16, 2023. The conference will bring together researchers and conservation advocates from across the Chihuahuan Desert to help facilitate collaboration in the region and learn of new programsContinueContinue reading “Chihuahuan Desert Conference encourages conservation collaboration”
El Paso Zoo Mexican wolf conservation program to be featured at Chihuahuan Desert Conference
Mexican wolf pup born at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Natasha Bretz, Supervisor of the Chihuahuan Desert Area at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens will be a featured guest speaker at the Chihuahuan Desert Conference, November 15-16. Natasha Bretz joined the US Fish and Wildlife Interagency Field Team in 2022 where she helped provide twoContinueContinue reading “El Paso Zoo Mexican wolf conservation program to be featured at Chihuahuan Desert Conference”
Candace Printz to speak about the Green Hope Project on Zoom, August 30 at 6:30pm MT.
To register for this free program on Zoom complete the form below. The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition is happy to announce a special presentation on Environmental Arts by Candace Printz on Wednesday, August 30 at at 6:30pm on Zoom. Candace Printz taught art at El Dorado High School for fifteen years and is now theContinueContinue reading “Candace Printz to speak about the Green Hope Project on Zoom, August 30 at 6:30pm MT.”
Conference Registration Open
Registration for the Chihuahuan Desert Conference is now open. To register online or with a check or money order click the registration link here. The Conference is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Chihuahuan Desert, share their research findings and connect with others in many fields of study. Share this:
El Paso Urban Biologist to speak about artificial nest sites for Burrowing Owls in El Paso
Discover the world of Burrowing Owls here in El Paso and how we are trying to help them with artificial nests. Join the next Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition Zoom Presentation on July 26 at 6:30pm MT. Register for the presentation below. Lois Balin is the El Paso’s Urban Wildlife Biologist for Texas Parks and WildlifeContinueContinue reading “El Paso Urban Biologist to speak about artificial nest sites for Burrowing Owls in El Paso”
Sign up for 2023 Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta Hikes at Tom Mays Park
Join a desert hiking expert on a guided hike in the Franklin Mountains on Sunday, September 24, 2023 The Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta is a two day event. Day one is at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Saturday, September 23. Day two on Sunday, September 24 is at the park where we will have guidedContinueContinue reading “Sign up for 2023 Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta Hikes at Tom Mays Park”