Once thought extinct the recovery of the black-footed ferret has long been touted as one of the most amazing success stories in the history of the United States. Last month the Zoo’s endangered black-footed ferrets moved back into the El Paso Water Discovery Education Center. Over the past few years they were living in theContinue reading "Black-footed ferrets return to Zoo’s Discovery Center"
The Spanish broadcast was a blast!
Thanks everyone that followed us on Facebook for the Spanish broadcast. We had a blast, all the presenters were super! Interesting topics, lovely places and engaging activities. All of them an inspiration for the Chihuahuan Desert conservation. If you missed it, here are a few highlights of the talk, but you can still go watchContinue reading "The Spanish broadcast was a blast!"
CDEC launches new membership program
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"