Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta This Saturday

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5^th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta:

September 19, at Tom Mays Park in El Paso. FREE entry to Franklin Mountains State Park Tom Mays section all day as members of the community come together to celebrate the Chihuahuan Desert (www.chihuahuandesert.org).

Drive to the end of the main road into the park. Enjoy educational presentations. There will be information provided by a number of nature, conservation, hiking and environmental groups. Good, clean used hiking and camping gear and books will be on sale to benefit the Franklin Mountains State Park.

Presentations:

10am Kevin von Finger – The Chihuahuan Desert Past and Future

11am Rose Janice – All about the State Reptile of Texas, Texas Horned Lizards

Noon Virginia Morris – Plants of the Franklin Mountains

1pm Rick LoBello – Wildlife of the Franklin Mountains

2pm Cesar Mendez – Franklin Mountains State Park Update

Chili Appreciation Society International has sanctioned a chili cookoff by the State Park. The judged competition will include a public tasting and a “showmanship” category.

The Climbers of Hueco Tanks Coalition will be giving free tutorials on climbing basics. Join Park Ranger, Kelly Serio for an interpretive presentation on birds. There will be an outdoor equipment and basic skills presentation given by Park Rangers. There will also be free demonstrations of mountain biking. Take a 20-minute instructional ride!