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

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!

Tech H2O!
Come join us at TechH2O and enjoy some great hands-on activities with Frontera and others.
Learn more here: El Paso Water’s TecH2O Learning Center | Home | TecH2O Learning Center | Home

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.

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.

Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
Come out for a day of fun and great activities at the Zoo!
You can learn more here: Chihuahuan Desert Celebration Day – Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition

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!


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.

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!

Desert Discovery Camps by Frontera
Desert Discovery Camps
Must register, open to 20 children ages 11-14.
Email outreach@FronteraLandAlliance.org for more information.


Desert Discovery Camps
Desert Discovery Camps by Frontera
Camps open to 20 children ages 11-14.
Must register. For more information email Outreach@FronteraLandAlliance.org

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.

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!

Hueco Tanks State Park
Hueco Tanks State Park
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!

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!




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.

Closed for the holidays!
Closed for the holidays, December 23, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
Lost Dog Trail Workday
Lost Dog Trail workday at main trailhead.
Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and bring water.
Look forward to seeing you!

UTEP Imagine
Private event with UTEP and interns as we learn about their impacts in the community.

Lost Dog Sunset Hik
Lost Dog Sunset Hike
Meet at dead-end of Old Paint Road and High Plains Road
Wear sturdy shoes, and be sure to bring a camera for the wonderful sunset photos!

Knapp Land Geology Hike
Knapp Land Geology Hike!
Expert: Katalina Salas
Date: Saturday, August, 23rd 6-8 p.m.
Location: Knapp Land Nature Preserve, meet at dead-end Mountain View and Zircon Dr.

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Guided bird hike at Ascarte Park
Saturday August 16 from 7-9 a.m.

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.

Native Plant Hike
Native Plant Hike
Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve
Come learn about different native plants and area birds!


Sunset Hike at Lost Dog
Sunset Hike at Lost Dog
Meet at Old Paint Road and High Plains Dr.
Will hike El Refri Trail

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


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.
Teachers join a guided hike at Knapp Land
Private event for teachers to learn about the Chihuahuan Desert.
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with ADP
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with ADP
Date: Friday, April 25
Location: Lost Dog Nature Preserve TH1
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
For further information, feel free to contact Frontera’s Open Space Manager, Rocio Ronquillo, via email at openspace@fronteralandalliance.org
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with Helen of Troy
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Workday- Private Event with Helen of Troy
Date: Tuesday, April 22
Location: Knapp Land Nature Preserve TH2
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
For further information, feel free to contact Frontera’s Open Space Manager, Rocio Ronquillo, via email at openspace@fronteralandalliance.org
Hike A Thon Series in partnership with El Paso Live Active
Hike A Thon Series in partnership with El Paso Live Active
Date: Saturday, April 19
Location: Lost Dog Nature Preserve TH1
Time: 7:30 AM -11:30 AM
For further information, feel free to contact Frontera’s Open Space Manager, Rocio Ronquillo, via email at openspace@fronteralandalliance.org
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

Pearls Event - Girl Scout Presentation
Pearls Event - Presentation to Girl Scout Leaders on The Frontera Land Alliance