A graduate student with the Borderlands Research Institute participated in California’s inaugural Bird Atlas Big Weekend, helping collect data on … More
Category: Nature
Borderlands Research Foundation names Nyle Maxwell 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year
The Borderlands Research Foundation has named Nyle Maxwell as the 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year, recognizing his leadership … More
Big Bend Natural History Association releases 2027 park calendar
The Big Bend Natural History Association has released its 2027 Big Bend National Park calendar featuring photography by former park … More
Pollinator Protectors program set for June in Alpine for children ages 6-10
A weeklong nature program focused on pollinators will take place in June for local children ages 6 to 10, organizers … More
Alpine first-graders visit Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute for hands-on science
First-grade students from Alpine Elementary School recently visited the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute for a day of hands-on learning focused … More
West Texas Wingwatch set for April 18-19 in Marathon
Bird enthusiasts will gather in Marathon later this month for West Texas Wingwatch, a weekend event highlighting spring migration across … More
Night hike at Big Bend Ranch State Park to spotlight scorpions and desert wildlife after dark
Visitors to Big Bend Ranch State Park will have the chance to explore the Chihuahuan Desert after sunset during a … More
Sul Ross Science Seminar to Spotlight Trans-Pecos Quail Research Today
Sul Ross State University will host a public science seminar today highlighting the ecology and management of one of West … More
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center to Host Cactus and Succulent Sale March 16
The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens will host its annual Cactus and Succulent Sale on March 16, 2026, … More
Speaker Lineup Announced for 2026 Water in the Desert Conference
The Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water has announced the speaker lineup for the 2026 Water in the Desert … More