Trans-Pecos Chapter Texas Master Naturalist

06/22/2026

On June 20th, Trans Pecos Texas Master Naturalists Rafa, Corina, Kitty and Rosie presented at the 2026 Basketball in the Barrio Camp, the camp's 34th year. This is the 3rd year that our chapter has participated in public outreach at this event. As usual, we enjoyed sharing the conservation message with 100 kids and 20+ adults in attendance. And as usual, the kids loved interacting with us and our animal pelts. One of the camp advisors also told us that our presentations make quite an impact on the little campers. So much so that the kids often choose to draw about something discussed during our presentation. True confirmation that our message is definitely getting through to our future leaders. How awesome is that?!

06/20/2026

This morning Trans Pecos Texas Master Naturalist Jan, Laura and Bev, also known as the 3 Sisters, conducted an early Pollinator Week themed presentation at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. After the presentation, they took attendees on a tour of the 3 Sisters garden and the pollinator garden that they helped established. What a fantastic way to glide into the most wonderful time of the year...Pollinator Week! Thanks to everyone who attended the presentation. We hope that you put the information learned into creating your very own pollinator garden. Our tiny warriors need all the help we can give them. 🦇🐝🐛🦋🐞🐜🪰🪲💞

06/13/2026

A wonderful and informational post share about the Texas Master Naturalist program's mascot the Cyrano Darner.

Happy National Dragonfly Day! Did you know there are over 150 different types of dragonflies in Texas? That's almost half of the 327 known species in North America!

Our Texas Master Naturalist logo is the Cyrano Darner (Nasiaeschna pentacantha)—named after the literary character Cyrano de Bergerac for its long forehead and distinct nose.

To learn more about the Cyrano Darner and the history of our logo, visit: https://txmn.tamu.edu/chapter-resources/tmn-brand-marketing/

*The dragonfly pictured is a Halloween pennant*

06/13/2026

If you haven't been to our beautiful Rio Bosque Wetlands Park, tomorrow is a great time to join an introductory guided tour with John Sproul. Then you can join him again for a birding tour on June 27.

05/31/2026

A thought-provoking blog post from El Paso Wildlife Conservation Society's blog. Please read and share it far and wide.

Share the good news about the El Paso Wildlife Conservation SocietyAsk your family and friends to Join the El Paso Wildlife Conservation Society!Membership is free! Photos – mountain lion alo…

05/30/2026

For anyone who wishes to play a part in the capital improvement bond project being instituted for Ascarate Park, please read about the 3rd Community Meeting being held on June 2nd at 6pm at 6900 Delta Drive, the Ascarate Park Pavilion.

05/14/2026

Fantastic news for Franklin Mountains State Park, for El Paso, for Desert Big Horn Sheep, for all wildlife in the area and for nature lovers! 😍

Saddle up, El Paso! 🤠

We’re thrilled to share that Franklin Mountains State Park is expanding 👏

This new acquisition opens access to the northeastern side of the park and helps protect critical desert bighorn sheep habitat across the main mountain range.

📲 Learn more about this acquisition here: https://shorturl.at/xjqT2