Increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert
P.O.
Box 891
Las Cruces, NM 88004
575-524-3334
cdnp@zianet.com
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Ever wonder where in the world you were? Or how to get there from here? Come to the Asombro Institute for Science Education’s GPS Scavenger Hunt held at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park on Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. to learn about using a GPS system. Using a hand-held GPS system can tell you information like your altitude, longitude and latitude, and way points. By participating in this scavenger hunt, you will learn the basics of this high-tech compass. GPS units will be supplied for this event. This event is FREE. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Onate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Asombro Institute for Science Education (home of the Chihuahuan Desert
Nature Park) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific
literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Asombro
Institute provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000
students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone
interested in learning more about the Asombro Institute for Science Education
(home of the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park), membership, and volunteer
opportunities should call the Asombro Institute office at 575-524-3334
or check our web site at www.asombro.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Asombro Institute for Science Education (home of the Chihuahuan Desert
Nature Park) will help you celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting “Critters
in Your Garden.” Bring your mom (grandmas and aunts count also!)
to this free event. “Critters in Your Garden” is being held
at Enchanted Gardens located at 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces on
Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be arts and
crafts for the kids, live friendly critters you can find in your own garden,
face painting, and more. And don’t forget to stroll through the
wonderful desert flowering plants, perennials and herbs that are available
at Enchanted Gardens. Let your mom choose a unique plant or top-of-the-line
gardening tool or a piece of garden art for her Mother’s Day present.
Is there a better way to have the entire family celebrate Mom this year? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Asombro Institute for Science Education (home of the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park) and the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will take you on a nighttime journey through the landscape of the solar system. Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. for a tour of the desert sky at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Between the time of the sun setting and the moon rising, the stars will shine bright. Adults and children alike will learn what constellations are visible with the naked eye and look through a telescope to view distant galaxies. There is nothing like a dark, desert sky to give you an unbridled view of the heavens. This event is FREE. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Onate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Asombro Institute for Science Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The organization provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Asombro Institute for Science Education or the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Asombro Institute office at 575-524-3334 or check the web site at www.asombro .org. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Come to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park on Saturday March 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. for A Dog’s Day. Taking your dog for a walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and have fun. While you walk through the desert, your canine friend explores with its nose, poking into bushes, sniffing into holes, and walking over different terrain. Safety in the desert is important for people and for the four-legged ones. Learn about pet safety and what to take on your adventure. Walk the 1.2-mile Desert Discovery Trail and enjoy the desert morning. There will be raffle prizes! This event is FREE. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 575-524-3334 or check the Nature
Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK Come get a look into the past with the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Visit the Nature Park on Saturday, February 16th from 10:00 a.m. - noon for our Archaeology Day. There will be arts and crafts for the kids as well as learning activities for all ages. Learn how to grind corn and throw an atlatl (what the past inhabitants of the area used to hunt their food). At one station, you can even learn how to collect data like a real scientist. The event is FREE and families are welcomed! The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I25 in Las Cruces head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Onate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s
web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Stars-N-Parks total lunar eclipse program to be held at Nature Park LAS CRUCES, N. MEX. – A coppery-colored Full Moon will be the
highlight of the Stars-N-Parks Total Lunar Eclipse astronomy program this
month. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Thursday, January 17, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park will host its Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Wooton Hall, located on the corner of Knox and Frenger Streets on the NMSU campus. From 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., there will be social time with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a membership based organization that provides exciting science education opportunities to the children of adults in our region. At the beginning of each year, the Nature Park holds an Annual Meeting so the public can learn about the accomplishments and successes of the year gone by and to set their sights on the upcoming year. Elections of new Board Members will be held. There will be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Nature Park’s education programs. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and western Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about
the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 575-524-3334 or check the Nature
Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Join us on an exclusive, guided tour of the Jornada Experimental Range with Jornada scientist and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park Board PresidentJustin Van Zee. This is not your everyday tour! On September 15 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., we will see things and visit places the general public just can’t go. Starting at the southern end of the Jornada Experimental Range, the trip will take you through remnant desert grasslands and shrublands, diverse areas not found in other areas of Doña Ana County. We'll pass around Antelope Flats, a grass-filled basin where wildlife is frequently seen. The western slopes of the San Andres Mountains will be visible from areas not normally open to the public. We'll also see Red Lake, a unique dry lakebed surrounded by large mesquite dunes. You will want to bring your binoculars and cameras! You must RSVP by Sept 14. We request payment in advance. $50 per person. Lunch and transportation for the tour will be provided. The tour will begin at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature
Park's web site at www.cdnp.org.
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The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park invites you to celebrate butterflies at the 5th Annual Butterfly Flutterby on Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 9 am to noon. Butterflies are delicate creatures that grace our world and delight people of all ages. Learn all about butterflies at the park - how to identify them and how to attract them to your garden! For the kids there will be arts and crafts, butterfly sponge toss, and face painting. Come paint a butterfly with magic water and watch your creation sparkle. Families can enjoy strolling along the Desert Discovery Trail or browsing our bucket auction (tons of great items up for grabs). All proceeds from the bucket auction benefit the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park's education programs and site development. Admission is $1. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature
Park's web site at www.cdnp.org. Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $1800 for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons involved in a string of vandalisms. Since February 14th and as recently as July 9th 2007 the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park located off of Jornada Road has been the target of several acts of vandalism. The vandalisms have included: 60 feet of rock wall being knocked over, shade structures and bathrooms being set on fire and completely destroyed, bathroom doors, visitors sign in box and entrance signs shot with different caliber firearms and damages to plant life and other park property. The damage to the park has been estimated at several thousands of dollars. Members of the park’s executive board are in the process of raising money to supplement the Crime Stoppers reward to assist in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalisms. If you have any information regarding this crime or any other crimes, you can call Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at 526-8000 or outside the Las Cruces area at 1-800-897-2746. The Crime Stoppers number is operational 24 hours a day and you do not
have to give your name to collect a reward.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 12, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 13, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK RECEIVES GRANT FROM DOÑA ANA COUNTY The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park recently received an external agency grant from Doña Ana County for the improvement of an educational soil pit. The pit was originally dug in 1996 as part of a study on desert plant root structures. The Nature Park wants to use the soil pit to educate more than 2,000 school students who take field trips to the Park and more than 3,000 public visitors to the Park. With this grant, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park can install safety fencing and create education displays and materials. Nature Park staff members will use the soil pit to teach about desert soil, erosion, and desert plants. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located a short drive north of Las Cruces. From I25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK AND WALK DOÑA ANA WALK TO CO-HOST DECEMBER DESERT WALK The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is teaming up with Walk Doña Ana Walk of Las Cruces on December 16, 2006 to host a walk at the Nature Park. The City of Las Cruces Recreation Section raises awareness throughout Doña Ana County about the benefits of walking. The walk begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Desert Discovery Trailhead, in the Nature Park parking area. By taking the 1.2-mile loop that circles a low hill, participants will be able to enjoy amazing views of the Organ and Doña Ana Mountains. For the more adventurous, there is a more difficult 0.3-mile spur trail to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of the Jornada Basin. Others may want to try a quick jaunt around our Desert Experience Mini-Trail. Come out and enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning, breathe some fresh air, and “Walk, Doña Ana, Walk.” The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and western Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about
the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature
Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is hosting the premier opening of its latest addition, the Desert Experience Mini-Trail on Saturday October 14 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. This new interpretive trail features signs and displays to help visitors learn about eight different topics such as desert plants and animals, archaeology, geology, and xeriscape gardening. Stroll along cactus- and wildflower-lined paths while learning about some long-term studies being conducted by local students. You are also invited to walk the longer, 1.5-mile Desert Discovery Trail or bring a lunch and enjoy the view from one of our picnic tables. This event is FREE. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2006 The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park's web site at www.cdnp.org. ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park's web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Mexico’s Wildlife Symbols Explained at The Chihuahuan Desert
Nature Park The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park's web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE They fascinate, intrigue, and are everywhere. They are in the desert,
on the ground, and in the air. Some people love them and others not so
much. What are they? Amazing Arthropods! These small animals with six,
eight, or even more legs are some of the most valuable creatures in our
desert. Join us on Saturday July 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park to learn more about these wonderful critters.
Do experiments to learn what type of environment meal worms prefer, meet
and greet some of our local inhabitants, and make a spider web. Wrapping
up the event, there will be story time at 9:45. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Birds fascinate people of all ages, and on August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. you can join scientists and local educators for the final program,
Birds of a Feather, of the Summer of Science Series at the Chihuahuan
Desert Nature Park. At Birds of a Feather you can learn bird identification,
that feathers do more than cover bird bodies, and which beak eats what
food. Engage your imagination by creating your very own take home bird!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMER OF SCIENCE SERIES AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK On July 15 at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., join desert scientists and local educators to learn what is under your feet. Sometimes it blows in the wind and makes your car dusty, but It’s Not Just Dirt - It’s Soil. Dirt is not all the same, and water just doesn’t make mud pies. Get your hands dirty by making adobe bricks and testing to see the strength of your brick. For the kids - be an artist with sand and make and take your own soil profile creation. Turn an ordinary water bottle into a colorful take-home science exhibit! The Summer of Science Series is hosted by Las Cruces elementary, middle and high school teachers who have completed the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park’s Desert Science Teacher Workshop. The event is FREE and open to all ages. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMER OF SCIENCE SERIES AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK Don’t think there is water in the desert? Guess again. At the second session of the Summer of Science Series “Desert Water & Microclimates” on July 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. you will learn a lot about this precious commodity in the desert. Where is the best place for animals to make their burrow homes? Why do plants grow more on one side of a hill than the other? Use scientific instruments to measure the climatic conditions of our desert home. For the kids, there will be an art station with magic water paint. The Summer of Science Series is hosted by Las Cruces elementary, middle and high school teachers who have completed the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park’s Desert Science Teacher Workshop. The event is FREE and open to all ages. Stations will run continually from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. so join the fun anytime. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMER OF SCIENCE SERIES AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK They say if you don’t like the weather in southern New Mexico,
just wait five minutes and it will change. Is this true or just an old
wives tale? Join us at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park for the first
of our Summer of Science Series to find out! The Summer of Science Series is hosted by Las Cruces elementary, middle and high school teachers who have completed the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park’s Desert Science Teacher Workshop. The event is FREE and open to all ages. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMER OF SCIENCE AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK From June through August, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is hosting the Summer of Science. This is a chance to learn about this unique environment we live in by interacting with local scientists and educators. Each program will highlight a different desert ecology topic such as birds, arthropods (insects, arachnids), desert plants and soil, and the weather. And all this learning about desert science is FREE! There will be a different program topic starting at 8:30 a.m. and running approximately 1 ½ hours. The Summer of Science Series is for anyone who wants to learn something
new and have fun with hands-on exploration. Events will be run by Nature
Park staff, other scientists, and local teachers who participate in the
Nature Park’s “Desert Science Teacher Workshops” this
summer. These week-long workshops, funded by the National Science Foundation,
are designed to help teachers bring the excitement of science into their
classrooms. Following the workshop, each team of teachers will work with
scientists to help present one of the Saturday morning programs. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org.
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On Thursday, February 23, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park will host its Annual Membership Meeting. The Annual Membership Meeting will be held from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Wooton Hall, located on the corner of Knox and Frenger Streets on the NMSU campus. After the meeting, until 8:30 p.m., there will be social time for beverages and snacks, meeting other members and board members, catching up with old friends and making new ones. The meeting will highlight the goals achieved by the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park in 2005 and discuss the projected goals for 2006. Elections of new Board Members will be held. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Nature Park’s education programs. Come and learn about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park’s plans for the upcoming year and be part of the exciting and wonderful future of this organization. The Public is encouraged and welcome to attend. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Are you new to the area? Or have you lived here for years? Have you been stuck by a cactus but don’t know what kind it is? Are you wondering what that plant is behind your house? Then come out to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park for a nature walk. On Saturday January 21 at 10:00 a.m., the Nature Park will lead a guided walk on the Desert Discovery Trail. We will meet at the trailhead in the Nature Park parking area. This 1.2-mile loop is a moderate walking trail taking you past many different native plants and homes of local animals. If we are lucky, some of those animals may be at home. Learn why a creosote bush smells like rain, how many doors a packrat burrow has, what are lichen, and much more. Take in a breathtaking view of the Jornada Basin while glimpsing into desert winter wildlife. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Taking your dog for a walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and have fun. While you walk through the desert, your canine friend explores with its nose, poking into bushes, sniffing into holes, and walking over different terrain. Safety in the desert is important for people and for the four-legged ones. Join the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, the Doña Ana County Humane Society, Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, and SNAP (Spay/Neuter Awareness Program) on Saturday March 11 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. for A Dog’s Day. Learn about pet safety, what to do if your pet is injured, what to take on your doggie adventure, and the importance of spaying and neutering your pet. Walk the 1.2-mile Desert Discovery Trail and enjoy the desert morning. There will be contests and prizes! The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK AND WALK DOÑA ANA WALK TO CO-HOST DECEMBER DESERT WALK The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is teaming up with Walk Doña Ana Walk of Las Cruces on December 17, 2005 to host a walk at the Nature Park. The City of Las Cruces Recreation Section raises awareness throughout Doña Ana County about the benefits of walking. The walk begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Desert Discovery Trailhead, in the Nature Park parking area. By taking the 1.2-mile loop that circles a low hill, participants will be able to enjoy amazing views of the Organ and Doña Ana Mountains. For the more adventurous, there is a more difficult 0.3-mile spur trail to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of the Jornada Basin. Come out and enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning, breathe some fresh air, and “Walk, Doña Ana, Walk.” The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In celebration of these beautiful winged insects, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is hosting the Butterfly Flutterby on Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 9 am to noon. These delicate creatures grace our world and delight people of all ages. Learn all about butterflies at the park! For the kids there will be arts and crafts, butterfly sponge toss, and face painting. Families can enjoy strolling along the Desert Discovery Trail or browsing our silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park's education programs and site development. Admission is $1. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park's web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
While the daytime temperatures in the desert soar and animals stay under cover, the nighttime provides the best climate for animals to come out, hunt, and be hunted. We will be taking a walk along the Desert Discovery Trail as the sun goes down along with the temperatures. Once it is dark, we will use ultraviolet lights to help illuminate the scorpions and lichen. The event is on Friday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public. We will meet in the parking lot at the trailhead. We will also be looking for bats using a bat detector and exploring nighttime insects that roam the desert at night. All ages and families are encouraged to attend. Bring a flashlight! The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Onate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org.
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Spring has sprung, and the flowers are in bloom. Join the early birds in the desert for the Sunrise Coffee Club at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park on Saturday, May 14 at 6:00 a.m. That is right - I said 6:00 a.m. Morning is one of the best times to view wildlife and as the sun rises, we will watch the desert come awake. You can bring a lawn chair and just watch the sun rise over the mountains or take a leisurely stroll down the Desert Discovery Trail. Most importantly, bring your favorite coffee cup and get it filled with some java. This event is free. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park and the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will take you on a nighttime journey through the landscape of the solar system. Join us on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. for a tour of the desert sky from the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Between the time of the sun setting and the moon rising, the stars will shine bright. Adults and children alike will learn what constellations are visible with the naked eye and look through a telescope to view distant galaxies. There is nothing like a dark, desert sky to give you an unbridled view of the heavens. This event is free. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Do the winter blahs have you down? Are you getting cabin fever? Do you need some fresh air and sunshine? Come out to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park for a nature walk. On February 19 at 10:00 a.m., the Nature Park will lead a guided walk on the Desert Discovery Trail. We will meet at the trailhead in the Nature Park parking area. This 1.2-mile loop is a moderate walking trail taking you past many different native plants and homes of local animals. If we are lucky, some of those animals may be at home. Learn why a creosote bush smells like rain, how many doors a packrat burrow has, what are lichen, and much more. Take in a breathtaking view of the Jornada Basin while glimpsing into desert winter wildlife. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70 and take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane onto the frontage road. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 14,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Thursday, January 20, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park will host its Annual Membership Meeting. The Annual Membership Meeting will be held from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Jornada Experimental Range Building, located on the corner of Knox and Frenger Streets on the NMSU campus. After the meeting, until 8:30 p.m., there will be social time for beverages and snacks, meeting other members and board members, catching up with old friends and making new ones. The meeting will highlight the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park’s achieved goals in 2004 and discuss the projected goals for 2005. Elections of new Board Members will be held. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Nature Park’s education programs. Come and learn about the plans of the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park for the upcoming year and be part of the exciting and wonderful future of this organization. The Public is encouraged and welcome to attend. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 13,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2004 Contact: Rink Somerday 505-524-3334 Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park P.O. Box 891, Las Cruces, NM 88004 E-mail: cdnp_rink@zianet.com Web site: www.cdnp.org CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK AND WALK DOÑA ANA WALK TO CO-HOST DECEMBER DESERT WALK The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is teaming up with Walk Doña Ana Walk of Las Cruces on December 4, 2004 to host a walk at the Nature Park. The City of Las Cruces Recreation Section raises awareness throughout Doña Ana County about the benefits of walking. The walk begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Desert Discovery Trailhead, in the Nature Park parking area. By taking the 1.2-mile loop that circles a low hill, participants will be able to enjoy amazing views of the Organ and Doña Ana Mountains. For the more adventurous, there is a more difficult 0.3-mile spur trail to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of the Jornada Basin. There are free T-shirts to the first 50 participants and free water for all. Come out and enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning, breath some fresh air, and “walk, Doña Ana, walk.” The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIDS ARTS & CRAFT THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK Hey Kids! Join the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park on Saturday, November 20 at 10:00 am to put your creative skills to use to build your own Thanksgiving table centerpiece. We will be using items found in nature to design and build this unique creation. This one-of-a-kind item will be the talk of your gathering as a gentle glow comes from the candles atop your centerpiece. Reservations are required and will be accepted until Tuesday, November 16. There is a $3 materials fee due at time of the program. Limit 20 kids, ages 4 - 12 please. Please call 505-524-3334 or email cdnp_rink@zianet.com for reservations or further information. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GET BATTY WITH THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK As the sun goes down and the desert ground starts to come awake with critters, the sky also comes alive with life. What is it? A bird, a plane, Superman? No, it is a Myotis lucifugus (commonly called the Little Brown Bat). Bats have had a bad name because most of us know so little about them. They are seen as pests and disease carriers, but in reality they are some of our best neighbors, eating their weight in mosquitoes and other insects (over 1,000+) every night. Just in time for Halloween, this nighttime program will explore the world of the bat. How do they see in the dark? What do they eat? Do they really get tangled in long hair? Just as the program is ending, the full moon will be rising over the Organ Mountains to bathe the Jornada Basin in moonlight. Bring a flashlight. Free. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grandparents Celebrate Nature at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park September 12, 2004 is National Grandparent's Day and the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park celebrates these members of the family by hosting a Grandparents Nature Walk. Grab your favorite grandparent or grandchild and join us at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park site from 10:00 -11:30 am for an up-close look at some of the local wildlife. Stroll on down the Discover the Desert Trail looking for the last of the summer plants, flowers, and critters before Jack Frost hits. For the younger participants, there is a field booklet that helps uncover some of the fascinating aspects of this unique desert. Celebrate family while celebrating nature. Free. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park's
web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rink Somerday 505-524-3334 IT IS BUTTERFLY FLUTTERBY TIME AT THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT NATURE PARK! In celebration of beautiful winged insects, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is hosting the Butterfly Flutterby on Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 9 am to noon. These delicate critters grace our world and delight people of all ages. Come to the park to learn about them, how to attract them with a butterfly garden, the latest national count numbers and even get your face painted with pictures of them. For the kids there will be arts and crafts, butterfly sponge toss, and face painting. Families can enjoy strolling along the Desert Discovery Trail or browsing our silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park's education programs and site development. Admission is $1. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Onate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334 or check the Nature Park's
web site at www.cdnp.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
While the daytime temperatures in the desert soar and animals stay under cover, the nighttime provides the best climate for animals to come out, hunt, and be hunted. We will be taking a walk along the Desert Discovery Trail as the sun goes down along with the temperatures. Once it is dark, we will use ultraviolet lights to help illuminate the scorpions and lichen. Dr. Paul Hyder will be guiding this program. The event is on Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. and is free to the public. We will meet in the parking lot at the trailhead. We will also be looking for bats using a bat detector, star gazing with a telescope and exploring nighttime insects that roam the desert at night. All ages and families are encouraged to attend. Bring a flashlight! The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Onate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.5 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and west Texas each year. Anyone interested in learning more about the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, membership, and volunteer opportunities
should call the Nature Park office at 524-3334.
DATE: April 19, 2004
Thanks to a grant from the ADC Foundation, nearly 200 students in Santa Teresa will receive quality, hands-on science opportunities from the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park next school year. Students at Santa Teresa Elementary School will take part in the Discover the Desert Program, which allows students to learn about science and their surroundings through monthly classroom programs and field trips to the Nature Park. At Santa Teresa Middle School, students will use real scientific tools to collect information about weather, soil, plants and animals in their schoolyard. Bridgett Bumpas, a teacher at Santa Teresa Middle School was excited to hear that her school and the elementary school would benefit from this grant. “I am so proud of the Santa Teresa Elementary School for getting assistance with science, as this will better prepare them for the middle school…. I’m looking forward already for next school year!” Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park Executive Director Dr. Stephanie Bestelmeyer said, “We are always looking for ways to expand Nature Park science education programs throughout southern New Mexico and West Texas. We are so grateful to ADC and especially their Santa Teresa Community Connections Committee for allowing us the opportunity to serve students in Santa Teresa.” The contribution from ADC was made possible through the ADC Foundation, the charitable arm of ADC that is dedicated to increasing science, math, engineering and technology education for K-12 and higher education. ADC helps the world communicate by supplying a variety of network infrastructure products and services to communications service providers who in turn enable consumers and businesses to use voice, video, Internet and data services. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the
Chihuahuan Desert. The Nature Park provides hands-on science education
programs for more than 12,000 students throughout southern New Mexico
and West Texas each year. For more information about contributing to the
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, becoming a member or volunteering, please
call the Nature Park office at 505-524-3334 or check the Nature Park’s
web site at www.cdnp.org. |
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