Upcoming Events

Mar
22

PBS Be My Neighbor Event

PBS Be My Neighbor

March 22, 2025 | 10 am - 2 pm | ESC REGION 19 HEAD START

This FREE family event celebrates kindness and what it means to be a caring neighbor through engaging educational activities. 

Plus, there will be photo opportunities with Daniel Tiger and a special guest! 

Can’t wait to see you at this FREE grr-ific event! 

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Sunset Watercolor Hike
Jan
25

Sunset Watercolor Hike

Sunset and Watercolor Hike

Join us for another sunset hike to learn about our Lost Dog Nature Preserve, managed by Frontera. Before our hike, join us for a watercolor activity to connect with nature!

Saturday, January 25th 3:30-6 PM

Lost Dog Nature Preserve dead-end at Old Paint Dr and High Plains Dr (El Refri Trail) Limited Reservations! RSVP to Info@FronteraLandAlliance.org

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Our end of year nature posada!
Dec
15

Our end of year nature posada!

Wrap up the year in nature! 🎉🌿

 

Join us for a day of holiday trail mix, a volunteer adventure, and a guided hike with expert Scott Cutler.

Did you know that a well-maintained trail can last for decades and help protect the environment? 🌍

Let’s give back to Knapp Land Nature Preserve and end the year with a warm cup of cocoa and pan dulce! ☕🍩

 

*All Ages are welcome

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Soil-based watercolor
Nov
16

Soil-based watercolor

We’re excited to invite you to a unique and inspiring event in the Franklin Mountains State Park! Join us for a short, guided nature stroll led by Park Superintendent Cesar Mendez, who will share insights about the area’s natural beauty and inspire your creativity. Following the walk, we’ll gather for a soil-based watercolor painting session to create art using the land itself!

 

Event Details:

·    Date: Saturday, November 16th

·    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

·    Location: Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit

 

As a special treat, we’ll have a "make your own trail mix" station to keep you fueled and ready for creativity.

 

Please RSVP by November 13th.

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Fall Trail kick off!
Sep
8

Fall Trail kick off!

Welcome back to our fall trail season!

Date: Sunday, September 08, 2024

Time: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Location: 9019 Virgo Ln, El Paso TX, 79904

Ever wondered how trails stay in tip-top shape for everyone to enjoy?

Now’s your chance to be part of it! Anyone is welcome to volunteer at any of our trail projects, no experience needed.

🛠️ Join the Frontera Land Alliance for a day of trail maintenance at Knapp Land Nature Preserve. Enjoy some stunning views while participating in general trail maintenance and corridor improvement. The work will be moderate, and you can expect to hike over 2 miles.

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August 29, 2024
Aug
29

August 29, 2024

Subject: Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar: Green Spaces, Cooler Cities: How Nature Preserves Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Green Spaces, Cooler Cities: How Nature Preserves Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect” scheduled for August 29th at 12:30-1:30 pm Mountain Time. This engaging online event will provide valuable insights on the advantages of having natural open spaces within urban areas and their role in mitigating the urban heat island effect. Discover details about our climate change project, how The Frontera Land Alliance tracks weather data at our nature preserves and learn about our latest findings. We’d love for you to be a part of it!

Here’s what you can expect from the webinar:

  • Topic Overview: How nature preserves combat the urban heat island effect

  • Speaker(s): Viridiana Orona, Education Manager at FLA and Luis Miranda, Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Candidate at The University of Texas at El Paso

  • Interactive Elements: Q&A sessions and discussion

  • Duration: 60 minutes

How to Register:

Click the link below to secure your spot:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsd-ygrzosH9ffjFiuKGN-hMgNuVTDpyYN

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the benefits of protecting natural open space areas and how they help mitigate the urban heat island effect. We look forward to your participation and hope you’ll find the session both informative and engaging.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us at outreach@fronteralandalliance.org

Thank you and see you at the webinar!

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Become a Frontera Volunteer!
Aug
26

Become a Frontera Volunteer!

Subject: Join Us as a Volunteer with Frontera!

Hello everyone,

Thank you for expressing interest in volunteering with The Frontera Land Alliance! We’re excited to invite you to become a part of our dedicated volunteer team.

We offer a variety of opportunities, including education and outreach, trail work and maintenance, grant writing, and more. To help you learn more about what it means to be a Frontera volunteer and to explore upcoming opportunities for this fall, we encourage you to register for one of our online orientation sessions. During this 60-minute online meeting, I’ll provide an overview of who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. We’ll also cover upcoming events where you can volunteer. If you can’t make it and you are still interested, please register so that we can get your contact information and get back to you later.

We welcome volunteers of all ages!

How to Register:

Click the link below to secure your spot:

•             Session 1: August 23 at 12:30 PM Mountain Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodO-hrD4jEt1Atckxjh11cU-c3PY69c6y

 

•             Session 2: August 26 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-msqzspEtDZ_0q3lvubdsulHQVggPY1

 

If you're interested in joining us and becoming a key part of our mission to protect the natural open spaces, farms, ranches, watersheds, and wildlife of the northern Chihuahuan Desert, please sign up for one of these sessions. Looking forward to having you on board!

-Viri Orona

 

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Become a Frontera Volunteer!
Aug
23

Become a Frontera Volunteer!

Subject: Join Us as a Volunteer with Frontera!

Hello everyone,

Thank you for expressing interest in volunteering with The Frontera Land Alliance! We’re excited to invite you to become a part of our dedicated volunteer team.

We offer a variety of opportunities, including education and outreach, trail work and maintenance, grant writing, and more. To help you learn more about what it means to be a Frontera volunteer and to explore upcoming opportunities for this fall, we encourage you to register for one of our online orientation sessions. During this 60-minute online meeting, I’ll provide an overview of who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. We’ll also cover upcoming events where you can volunteer. If you can’t make it and you are still interested, please register so that we can get your contact information and get back to you later.

We welcome volunteers of all ages!

How to Register:

Click the link below to secure your spot:

•             Session 1: August 23 at 12:30 PM Mountain Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodO-hrD4jEt1Atckxjh11cU-c3PY69c6y

 

•             Session 2: August 26 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-msqzspEtDZ_0q3lvubdsulHQVggPY1

 

If you're interested in joining us and becoming a key part of our mission to protect the natural open spaces, farms, ranches, watersheds, and wildlife of the northern Chihuahuan Desert, please sign up for one of these sessions. Looking forward to having you on board!

-Viri Orona

 

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