Mexican wolf pup at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens The Chihuahuan is the largest desert in North America Click here to test your desert IQ The Chihuahuan Desert stretches all the way from the southwestern United States deep into the Central Mexican Highlands. Because of the region’s high altitude – 3,000 to 5,000ContinueContinue reading “Test your Chihuahuan Desert IQ”
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Welcome new members to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Club
America’s best example of the Chihuahuan Desert is preserved at Big Bend National Park, Texas The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Club is a collaborative effort between the Zoo, local parks and the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition. The goal is simple, to help people connect with our desert and to encourage people to get outside and enjoyContinueContinue reading “Welcome new members to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Club”
Laura Rosales to lead Lower Sunset Hike
Over 80 people have signed up for the 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta Franklin Mountains Hikes on Sunday, September 25, 2022. There is still time to register for this hike and others. Some hikes are filling up fast so be sure to register soon.Elite Hiking Team Founder Laura Rosales will lead the Lower Sunset Trailhead hike.ContinueContinue reading “Laura Rosales to lead Lower Sunset Hike”
Wendy Diaz to lead Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta hike about the Castner Range
Wendy Diaz of Frontera Land Alliance will be leading the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta hike at Museum of Archaeology Hike overlooking Castner Range on Sunday, September 25 at 6pm. There is still time to register for this hike and others. Some hikes are filling up fast so be sure to register soon. Wendy was born andContinueContinue reading “Wendy Diaz to lead Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta hike about the Castner Range”
Zoo and Franklin Mountains State Park to host Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
Harris Hawk 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta Saturday, September 24, 2022 – at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 10:30am to 3:00pmSunday, September 25, 2022 – at Tom Mays section of Franklin Mountains State Park and Castner Range – Pre-registration Required Jason Ricketts who is a geologist at UTEP and studies the geologic historyContinueContinue reading “Zoo and Franklin Mountains State Park to host Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta”
Fiesta Hikes REGISTRATION CLOSED
Join a desert hiking expert on a guided hike in the Franklin Mountains Location – Tom Mays section of Franklin Mountains State Park, Sunday, September 25, 2022. The Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta is a two day event. Day one is at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Saturday, September 24, Day two is atContinueContinue reading “Fiesta Hikes REGISTRATION CLOSED”
Plans underway for third Chihuahuan Desert Conference
The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition are working on plans to host a third Chihuahuan Desert Conference in El Paso in November of 2023. The conference will bring together researchers and conservation advocates from across the Chihuahuan Desert to help facilitate collaboration in the region and learn ofContinueContinue reading “Plans underway for third Chihuahuan Desert Conference”
Horseback Riding Dog Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas
Within minutes of entering from the west I am greeted by the deep curtains of the Chisos Mountains, highlighting the center of Big Bend. One of only three sky islands in Texas, and the only mountain range in our country completely encompassed by a national park. A lush oasis soaring above the surrounding desert. TheContinueContinue reading “Horseback Riding Dog Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas”
Big Bend National Park Superintendent to speak at CDEC Annual Meeting on January 12
The Chisos Mountains from Tornillo Flat in Big Bend National Park, Texas NPS Photo by Erik Walker The virtual Annual Meeting of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition (CDEC) will take place at 6:30pm MT on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The meeting will include installation of new Board Members and all members of the CDEC groupContinueContinue reading “Big Bend National Park Superintendent to speak at CDEC Annual Meeting on January 12”
A Different Kind of Beauty
Terlingua, Texas Backroads. The Big Bend of Texas. Chihuahuan Desert. Standing tall in defiance through shades of red and black, rocks surround. Watching my every move. Silhouettes of Ocotillo stretch across the sky, thorns hidden in their softness. Riding Terlingua backroads, a yucca stands sentinel along the way. Wind dips down from the mesa andContinueContinue reading “A Different Kind of Beauty”