Upcoming Events

The Nature Discovery Program is made possible through the generous support of Hunt Communities

Hike-a-Thon @ Knapp
Sep
20

Hike-a-Thon @ Knapp

Partnering with Live Active El Paso, Frontera will be hosting the Hike-A-Thon from the Mountain View and Zircon dead-end entrance.

Please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun protection and water. All ages welcome!

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Trail Work Day
Sep
21

Trail Work Day

With thanks to Nusenda Credit Union, Frontera Land Alliance will be leading a public trail work day to address erosion damage caused by recent rains. Meeting place will be at the dead end at Old Paint and High Plains Dr.

Please wear sturdy footwear, bring plenty of water and sun protection. Event is 16+ due to use of McLeod hand tools.

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Vista del Sol
Sep
25

Vista del Sol

Private event at Vista del Sol Elementary, but if you do not know about this elementary school and you want to support their teachings please look into their work.

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Public Trail Workday
Sep
28

Public Trail Workday

Public trail workday at Lost Dog Nature Preserve to address erosion damage from recent rains. Meeting place is at the dead end of Old Paint and High Plains Dr.

Please wear sturdy footwear, bring sun protection and water for this event. 16+ event due to use of McLeod hand tools. See you there!

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Chihuahuan Climate Collab. Graffiti Clean Up
Oct
4

Chihuahuan Climate Collab. Graffiti Clean Up

Partnering with the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Collaborative, Frontera will be hosting a public graffiti clean up at Knapp Land Nature Preserve.

Meeting at 9019 Virgo Ln and hiking to the site.

Please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun protection and water. Clean-up supplies will be provided.

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Oct
5

Public Trail Work Day at Lost Dog

Join us for a public trail workday, helping us fix up portions of the Lost Dog trail that have been affected by erosion. We will meet at the main trail head on 1651 Redd. Rd.

Bring sturdy shoes, sun protection and plenty of water. See you there!

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El Paso Giving Day!
Oct
16

El Paso Giving Day!

El Paso Giving Day.

The Frontera Land Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the land, water, and wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert while connecting people to nature through education, stewardship, and community partnerships. You can support our mission by becoming a member, volunteering at events, or making a donation to help conserve our region’s natural heritage for future generations.

 

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Chihuahuan Desert Climate Collab. Trash Clean Up
Oct
18

Chihuahuan Desert Climate Collab. Trash Clean Up

Partnering with the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Change Collaborative, Frontera will be hosting a public trash pickup on Hondo Pass. We will meet at Echo and Hondo Pass and walk across the street to the clean-up site. All ages are welcome!

Please wear sturdy footwear and bring sun protection and water. See you there!

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Chihuahuan Climate Change Collab. Dump Site Clean Up
Oct
25

Chihuahuan Climate Change Collab. Dump Site Clean Up

Partnering with the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Change Collaborative, Frontera will be hosting a public clean up at a former dump site on Lost Dog Nature Preserve. All ages are welcome but be advised that the site contains mostly glass and automobile debris.

Please wear sturdy footwear and bring sun protection and water. Gloves and clean up supplies will be provided. See you there!

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Resler Race and Family Walk
Dec
7

Resler Race and Family Walk

WHAT: 20th Anniversary Trail Race & Family Walk

WHEN: December 7, 2025

WHERE: Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve at Resler Canyon

WHY? This December, we’re excited to celebrate the 20thanniversary of the Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve of Resler Canyon, a beloved 91-acre protected space owned outright by Frontera. To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a Trail Race and Family Walk to bring together runners, walkers, families, and nature lovers for a morning of fun, fitness, and connection to the land through movement.

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Critter Hike
Jul
27

Critter Hike

Critter Hike

Knapp Land Nature Preserve

Explore the critters of the Chihuahuan Desert through an informative night hike as we learn about the different types of insects that come out under the stars and their importance to our desert ecosystem!

Sunday, July 27 7-9 p.m.

Virgo Lane entrance at Swanson Dr.

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Scope out the wetlands!
May
17

Scope out the wetlands!

Scope out the wetlands!

Join for a fun, digiscoping adventure at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park! Learn how to spot birds through a scope adn snap amazing widlife photos using your phone.

Expert: Serio Samaniego

Saturday, May 17 9-11:30 a.m.

Meet at Wetland Park Visitor Center

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Apr
27

Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with Helen of Troy

Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with Helen of Troy

Date: Sunday, April 27
Location: Knapp Land Nature Preserve TH2
Time: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

For further information, feel free to contact Frontera’s Open Space Manager, Rocio Ronquillo, via email at openspace@fronteralandalliance.org

Scope of Work:
We will hike approximately 0.5 to 1 mile to reach our work site. Our focus will be on the Knapp Canyon Trail or the Quarry Trail, where volunteers, along with the Open Space Manager and the Open Space Specialist, will be addressing some erosion and performing light tread work.

 Frontera will provide the following items:

  • All trail tools needed for the day

  • Work gloves

  • Safety glasses

  • First Aid Kits

  • Snacks

  • Extra water

  • Safety waiver form

 For further information, feel free to contact Frontera’s Open Space Manager, Rocio Ronquillo, via email at openspace@fronteralandalliance.org or by phone at (915) 731-0063. If you would like to RSVP for the event, send a message with the phrase “Happy Trails,” and further details will be provided to confirm your attendance.

 

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Apr
13

Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with Franklin High School

Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with Franklin High School
Date: Sunday, April 13
Location: Lost Dog Nature Preserve TH1
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

For further information, feel free to contact Frontera’s Open Space Manager, Rocio Ronquillo, via email at openspace@fronteralandalliance.org

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