Join us! The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition (CDEC) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year focused on creating a future where all people understand, value, and protect the Chihuahuan Desert. The organization's mission is to inspire all people to take actions towards a sustainable future of the Chihuahuan Desert. To accomplish that mission we needContinue reading "CDEC launches new membership program"
Follow CDEC on Instagram
We are looking for new friends to follow us on Instagram. Here is a link - hope to see you soon. Our featured photos are of a Mexican wolf pup at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens and a red-spotted toad by Rick LoBello
¡Helloword – HolaMundo!
Dunas de Samlayuca. ¡Es un gusto comenzar a compartir con ustedes! ¡Que tal!! Me presento, mi nombre es Cuauhcihuatl Vital García, soy docente en la UACJ y trabajo es con animales del Desierto Chihuahuense desde hace 15 años. Me han invitado a formar parte del equipo del blog de ChihuahuanDessert, y para mi es unContinue reading "¡Helloword – HolaMundo!"
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 ourContinue reading "CDEC marks 20th Year with plans for membership, conference and fiesta event"
Hola, hello!
Hola a todos. Ahora puedes traducir nuestro sitio web del inglés al español y del español al inglés. Gracias a Google Translator y a nuestra jefa de tecnología, Brittany Knight. Para traducir automáticamente nuestro sitio vaya al menú y haga clic en la palabra inglés o español. Hello everyone. You can now translate our websiteContinue reading "Hola, hello!"
Birds of Rio Bosque Wetlands Park
Trail leading into Rio Bosque Wetlands Park Enjoy reading about our amazing Chihuahuan Desert. Sign up for a free subscription to our blog. by Rick LoBello If you have never been to Rio Bosque Wetlands Park now is a great time before we start experiencing the unforgivable hot days of summer. I went to the park lastContinue reading "Birds of Rio Bosque Wetlands Park"
Last chance to save El Paso’s Rio Bosque Wetlands Park
16 years ago, there was a standoff at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park in the lower valley of El Paso when long time advocates like Judy Ackerman (center) and Sal Quintanilla (right) joined residents across the city in fighting to save the wildlife corridor between the border wall and the Rio Grande. Bill Addington (left). PhotoContinue reading "Last chance to save El Paso’s Rio Bosque Wetlands Park"
El Paso water aquifers predicted to run out in 31-42 years
Saving Water by Robert D. Vines PE, C.P.M. Note – Robert is on the Advisory Board of Directors of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, one of the Zoo’s most important education partners. El Paso receives sixty percent of its water from two large aquifers. An extensive analysis by Dr. Alex Mayer at UTEP indicates thatContinue reading "El Paso water aquifers predicted to run out in 31-42 years"
Volunteers needed to help with map project
Perfect for classroom, library or homeschool!Detailed Full Color Regional Map – 36 x 24 inch30 Destinations in Texas; New Mexico; Chihuahua and Coahuila, MexicoOfficial Map of Big Bend National Park The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition’s (CDEC) Illustrated map of protected areas in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert was created for outdoor enthusiasts looking to savor theContinue reading "Volunteers needed to help with map project"
Understanding climate change is not easy
By Rick LoBello, Board Member Enjoy reading about our amazing Chihuahuan Desert. Sign up for a free subscription to our blog. Ever wonder why so many people are not up to date on climate change and how most of us are still hiding our heads in the sand when it comes to this topic? Yes, it’s complicated.Continue reading "Understanding climate change is not easy"