Pip: The Chihuahuan Desert — roughly the size of California, home to more bird species than most people can name, and apparently running on a one-dollar membership fee. Mara: That's the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition for you. Today we're covering what it means to belong to this place, the volunteers keeping its education mission alive,Continue reading "Podcast Episode: Chihuahuan Desert Conservation"
To Love the Desert
When you become a member of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, you directly contribute to strengthening activities and projects in the Chihuahuan Desert. Membership is only $1 and supports conservation and awareness initiatives that highlight the importance of the desert ecosystem, its unique biodiversity, and the communities that rely on it for their livelihoods and well-being. Above,Continue reading "To Love the Desert"
Meet your Neighbors
When you become a member of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, you directly contribute to strengthening activities and projects in the Chihuahuan Desert. Membership is only $1 and supports conservation and awareness initiatives that highlight the importance of the desert ecosystem, its unique biodiversity, and the communities that rely on it for their livelihoods and well-being. MeetContinue reading "Meet your Neighbors"
Chihuahuan Desert Conference proposal deadline – June 1
When you become a member of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, you directly contribute to strengthening activities and projects in the Chihuahuan Desert. Membership is only $1 and supports conservation and awareness initiatives that highlight the importance of the desert ecosystem, its unique biodiversity, and the communities that rely on it for their livelihoods and well-being. MariscalContinue reading "Chihuahuan Desert Conference proposal deadline – June 1"
We Need to Start Planning Better as a Nation
When you become a member of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, you directly contribute to strengthening activities and projects in the Chihuahuan Desert. Membership is only $1 and supports conservation and awareness initiatives that highlight the importance of the desert ecosystem, its unique biodiversity, and the communities that rely on it for their livelihoods and well-being. byContinue reading "We Need to Start Planning Better as a Nation"
Registration Information Coming Soon for the 4th Chihuahuan Desert Conference
Stay connected – Subscribe – Chihuahuan Desert Conference.Above – The Thick-billed Parrot is listed as Endangered and is facing a significant population decline, with fewer than 2,000–2,500 individuals remaining in the high-altitude forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico. Javelina hairs stand up on their back when they are startled, frightened, angry, or feel threatened. We’veContinue reading "Registration Information Coming Soon for the 4th Chihuahuan Desert Conference"
Desert Discovery Camps
Stay connected to the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition. Subscribe to this blog for free here!!! The Frontera Land Alliance is offering Desert Discovery Camps, at no cost to families, for youth ages 11-14 this June. These camps are a partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife and are funded through a COOP grant from TPWD. The purposeContinue reading "Desert Discovery Camps"
Tiny Creatures. Huge Impact.
To support the volunteers, please visit the CDEC donation page. Photo of red-knee tarantula by Peter Taylor, Wikimedia Creative Commons. Help the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition Support Teen Volunteers at Bug Fest The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition is stepping forward to help support one of the most important volunteer efforts at the El Paso ZooContinue reading "Tiny Creatures. Huge Impact."
Scientists, Conservation Leaders to Converge in El Paso as Critical Deadline Nears for 2026 Chihuahuan Desert Conference
Submit abstracts (200 words max) and bios (100 words max) to:Rick LoBello at lobellorl@elpasotexas.gov. Deadline June 1, 2026. Photo above - rare Del Carmen white-tailed deer in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park. Texas horned lizard in West El Paso. EL PASO, TEXAS — At a time when the future of the ChihuahuanContinue reading "Scientists, Conservation Leaders to Converge in El Paso as Critical Deadline Nears for 2026 Chihuahuan Desert Conference"
Earth Day at the Zoo
By becoming a member, you directly contribute to strengthening activities and projects in the Chihuahuan Desert. Membership supports conservation and awareness initiatives that highlight the importance of the desert ecosystem, its unique biodiversity, and the communities that rely on it for their livelihoods and well-being. ...and a Reminder We All Need by Rick LoBello, EducationContinue reading "Earth Day at the Zoo"