Voces de la Ciencia Juarense On September 27 starting at 10:30 am, we invite you to explore the differenteducational booths dedicated to the Chihuahuan Desert, science, and much more at the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. It will be a day full of knowledge, conservation, and community. But whoContinueContinue reading “Meet the “Voices” at the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta 2025”
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Make plans to attend the 21st Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
The 21st annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta is coming up at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens on September 27th, from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Enjoy learning about our big backyard in the Chihuahuan Desert through zoo exhibits and discovery tables featuring local organizations and educators. Visitors can expect animal encounter presentations, educational booths and entertainment in theContinueContinue reading “Make plans to attend the 21st Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta”
Our fiesta was inspired by Big Bend National Park
by Rick LoBello Big Bend National Park’s proximity to the international border makes it a natural place for cross-border collaborations, such as protecting shared resources and ensuring good neighbor relations with people living in border towns like Boquillas del Carmen in Coahuila and Santa Elena in Chihuahua. When I worked in the park in 1981ContinueContinue reading “Our fiesta was inspired by Big Bend National Park”
Volunteers are needed to help with Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta decorations
The 21st Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta is just weeks away and Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition members and volunteers are meeting on Sunday, August 31 starting at noon to work on decorations. If you would like to help make decorations and are 21 years or older contact Fiesta Chairperson Kristina Flores at FloresK@elpasotexas.gov. Please bring crafting materialsContinueContinue reading “Volunteers are needed to help with Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta decorations”
Chihuahuan Desert Celebration Day
Texas horned lizard. Proclamation City of El Paso Be it Proclaimed: by the Mayor and Council of the City of El Paso, encouraging all residents to take part in honoring and protecting this treasured desert landscape through education, celebration, and conservation efforts. September 27, 2025, and the fourth Saturday of each September thereafter, shall beContinueContinue reading “Chihuahuan Desert Celebration Day”
Zoo sponsors Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta logo contest
Photos – Cover, lechuguilla flower at Franklin Mountains State Park by Rick LoBello
CDEC marks 20th Year with plans for membership, conference and fiesta event
CDEC sponsored the first El Paso Chihuahuan Desert Conference in 2010 at the Tech H20 Learning Center. Two other conferences were hosted at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens in 2019 and 2023 Thanks for your interest in the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition. We are an all- volunteer organization, and you can read ourContinueContinue reading “CDEC marks 20th Year with plans for membership, conference and fiesta event”
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”
CDEC renewal underway
by Rick LoBello, Chair With our 15th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta just around the corner I am happy to report that the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition is experiencing an encouraging period of renewal. Our board is meeting monthly working on new smart goals and more people are signing up as members. Membership is now FREEContinueContinue reading “CDEC renewal underway”