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Education Network
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following organizations are represented in the membership of CDEC.
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Organizations
Audubon Society
http://www.gbarnett.com/eptpas
/eptpashome.html
Birds, birding, wildlife, the environment, and our community are the
concerns of El Paso Audubon. Officially known as the El Paso/Trans Pecos
Audubon Society, this is one of the largest and
most active
environmental groups in the American Southwest.
Centennial Museum
(915) 747-5565
http://museum.utep.edu/
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
Stephanie Bestelmeyer, Ph.D.
(505)524-3334
http://www.cdnp.org
Overview: The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is dedicated to increasing
scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan
Desert. To achieve this goal, the Nature Park serves students, teachers
and adults with hands-on, inquiry based educational programs. Chihuahuan
Desert Nature Park staff members are trained as both scientist and
educators, allowing them to provide quality programs focused on science
inquiry in an age-appropriate manner.
El Paso Electric Co.
Dorothy Baca
(915)543-4122
http://www.epelctric.com
Overview: El Paso Electric provides information about electricity
through a variety of safety programs and presentations. Learn how to use
electricity safely with Ernie G. Watts, an animated creation suited to
teach youngsters basic electrical safety. Call to schedule a safety
presentation to learn the potential hazards of electricity or tour at
the Rio Grande Power Plant powering El Paso since 1929.
El Paso Water Utilities
Water Conservation Department
Diane Ecklund Perez
(915)594-5615
http://www.epwu.org
Overview: The Water Conservation Department participates in community
outreach programs of all ages. Willie the Water Drop mascot serves as an
ambassador to help teach young children about our regional water
resources and how to conserve. Other education programs include hands-on
activities, model demonstrations, and water related games and
information booths. There is no charge for education outreach programs.
El Paso Zoo
Rick LoBello
(915)521-1881
http://www.elpasozoo.org
Overview: The El Paso Zoo is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium
Association (AZA). AZA envisions a world where all people respect, value
and conserve animals and nature. With its more than 200 accredited
members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and our link
to helping animals in their native habitats.
Girl Scouts of the Rio
(915)566-9433
http://www.gsriogrande.org
Overview: Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande serves a diverse membership of
over 5500 girls and over 2000 adults who live in an eight county area of
west Texas and southwest New Mexico. Girl Scout program includes
activities for a variety of focus areas including science and
technology, outdoor education, diversity awareness, day and resident
camps, leadership programs and community service projects.
915-521-1865
Las Cruces Museum of
Natural History
Marcie Galbreath
(505)522-3120
http://museums.las-cruces.org
Overview: Saturday Science- hands on science program for elementary
school children is guaranteed to be a combination of fun and learning;
held one Sat. per month at 11:00AM. Live animal program for children
ages 3-10 years. Live animals are used to teach topics of anatomy,
ecology, and behavior of reptiles and amphibians; 4 week program held
April, June and August. Suitcase Science kits available for teacher
check-out. Call or visit the website for other programs offered.
New Mexico State Parks
(505) 525-4068
www.nmparks.com
Master Gardeners
Joe Falkner
(915) 581-1456
Master Naturalists
Sal Quintanilla
(915) 778-0274
Native Plant Society of New
Mexico
Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park
John Sproul
(915)747-8663
http://www.riobosque.org
Overview: Located along the Rio Grande in the Mission Valley, this 372
acre City of El Paso Park is the site of a long-term project to restore
approximate examples of native river valley ecosystems. The University
of Texas at El Paso manages the site under license agreement with the
city. We offer educational tours of the site, classroom presentations,
and presentations to community groups.
Sierra Club
Mariana Chew, Ph.D. Candidate
(915)532-0521 or (915)203-7920
http://www.sierraclub.org/beyondtheborders
/mexico/
The Sierra Club believes, that the environment can never be truly
protected unless local communities are involved in the process of
building public support and holding governments accountable for
environmental protection. We can achieve this goal by defending,
supporting, engaging and inspiring communities to take action. Toward
this end, the Sierra Club has initiated a program to build grassroots
support for environmental protection, “Beyond the Borders” of the United
States.
Texas Parks
and Wildlife
Urban Wildlife Program
(915)774-9603
Overview: presentations on individual wildlife species, classes,
ecology, conservation and endangered species. Workshop on Texas
wildscapes. Technical Guidance for wildlife restoration, enhancing
property for landowners, and native plant identification. Wildlife
trunks available for checkout.
Texas Parks and
Wildlife
Franklin Mountains State Park
(915)566-6441
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Overview: Park is the largest urban wilderness park in the nation,
almost 24,000 acres of Chihuahuan Desert. Numerous birds, reptiles and
small mammals exist, along with larger wildlife such as mule deer and an
occasional mountain lion.
UTEP Environmental Sciences
Joel Gilbert
Individuals
Judy and Jaime Ackerman
Jose Jaimes
Steve F. Elfring
Kathy Kraften
Dolores Roque
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