Learn about what can happen next and how the proposal could impact major problems both countries are facing with climate change, the border wall, conservation of rare and endangered species, immigration, the economy and US Mexico relations. To join the public meeting click this Zoom link on November 19 at 4pm Mountain Time. Sponsored byContinueContinue reading “How a big dream for the US and Mexico could help both countries”
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Chihuahuan Desert Virtual Fiesta Recap
When the El Paso Zoo reopens be sure to visit the new Chihuahuan Desert Exhibit. The 16th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Virtual Fiesta on September 19 was a great success. Special thanks to Heather Rivera and Sarah Murphy for all of their efforts in bringing everyone together on short notice and for some very informative programming.ContinueContinue reading “Chihuahuan Desert Virtual Fiesta Recap”
Nature Club needs volunteers
REGISTER AS A MEMBER BY LIKING US HERE – NATURE CLUB ON FACEBOOK 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 enjoy nature.Last year weContinueContinue reading “Nature Club needs volunteers”
16th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Virtual Fiesta planned for September 19
Save the date – Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta – September 19, 2020 It’s going to be a very different Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta this year. If you have been following the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition you can already see what we have changed. Originally we were planning a two day event at the Zoo and at FranklinContinueContinue reading “16th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Virtual Fiesta planned for September 19”
Desert Walk Podcast
Short walk in the desert with Rick LoBello in the Westside Community Park, El Paso, Texas. If you want to keep up with all of our news including news about the 15th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Virtual Fiesta please follow this blog with your email address. Eagle’s claw cactus Creosote bush Texas earless lizard
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Snakes awake
The Western coachwhip is one of the few diurnal snakes in our area, most snakes are nocturnal and rarely seen. By Rick LoBello It’s almost Memorial Day, it’s getting hotter and many snakes are starting are coming out of their underground burrows where they have been brumating (hibernating) during the cooler winter months. Snakes areContinueContinue reading “Snakes awake”
Test your Desert IQ
THE CHIHUAHUAN IS THE LARGEST DESERT IN NORTH AMERICA Click Here to Play the Chihuahuan Desert Dwellers Game Mule deer, pronghorn and kit fox roam the vast grasslands of the northern desert. In the desert scrub, roadrunners scurry after earless lizards while golden eagles search among the agave and creosote for blacktailed jackrabbits. Test yourContinueContinue reading “Test your Desert IQ”
2020 Fiesta will be a two day event at the park and the El Paso Zoo
Artist Andy Dufford stands next to a wolf sculpture he created along the entrance way to the El Paso Zoo’s new Chihuahuan Desert exhibit. The sculpture is made from three blocks of Colorado sandstone each weighing about 8,000 lbs. The blocks were carved individually then stacked for final shaping. Save the date – Chihuahuan DesertContinueContinue reading “2020 Fiesta will be a two day event at the park and the El Paso Zoo”