Frontera Land Alliance

News & Events

Frontera Land Alliance is very active, from a Water, Wildlife & Natural Resources and How They Can Help Your Clients, participating in Celebrate our Mountains with a guided hike at Resler Canyon, to clean-ups at Resler & Thunder Canyons.

Coming Events

Event Information:

  • Thu
    21
    Feb
    2019

    1st Que Pasa Information-Volunteer Fair

    11 AM - 2 PMAt the Centennial Club and Conference Center

    The Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps/Relocation Program are hosting the 1st Que Pasa Information-Volunteer Fair on Thursday, 21 February 2019 from 11 am - 2 pm at the Centennial Club and Conference Center. Come learn at the Que Pasa Information-Volunteer Fair to learn about volunteer events you may become involved that will benefit the community!

  • Bird inventories and transects

    Are you an expert in birding or do you want to practice identifying birds? If so we would love your help! Frontera is partnering with Friends of the Rio Bosque, El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society and Franklin Mountains State Park to conduct bird inventories and transects at 3 locations starting in June. If interested please contact Janae@fronteralandalliance.org

Work Days:

Last Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon.

1. Help restore and manage the Keystone wetland! These “Keystone Work Days” will be held the last Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon. Frontera assists in the works days by providing tools, but more importantly Resler Canyon flows into Keystone, it is important that we manage both sites. Meet at the Keystone Park (Kappa Rd. and Doniphan Dr.). To RSVP or for questions contact Mike Gaglio at mike@hd-env.com.

Past Events

The Frontera Land Alliance Nature Discovery 2018 Calendar

February

  • Tuesday, February 6: a webinar, from noon to 1:30 you are invited to a free event, bring your
    lunch and learn more about qualified appraisals. Qualified appraisals lynchpin of the process
    that allows landowners to benefit from federal income, estate and state tax incentives flowing
    from the donation of a conservation easement. Keller Williams Real Estate at 6006 N. Mesa, Ste.
    110, El Paso, TX  79912, will be hosting the webinar. Please RSVP to
    janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org, space is limited.
  • Saturday, February 17, 9 to 10:30: we will be meeting at Thunder Canyon for the kick off of a
    new program “Focus on Nature”. Through taking photographs we will show you how to connect
    with nature by really looking. Bring your cell phone or a camera as we focus on nature.
    Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org.

March

  • Tuesday, March 6, webinar, noon to 1:30: Topic partnering with state and local agencies on
    conservation projects. In this webinar, you will learn practical strategies for creating successful
    partnerships and what to look out for when entering in a partnership. Feel free to bring your
    lunch. Keller Williams Real Estate at 6006 N. Mesa, Ste. 110, El Paso, TX  79912, will be
    hosting the webinar. Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org, space is limited.
  • Wednesday, March 7, a webinar from noon to 1:30: Topic Farmland Conservation 2.0: Tools
    and tips for keeping farmers on the land. In this webinar, learn how land trusts and other
    conservation organizations can fulfill their missions while also serving a critical public need. Feel
    free to bring your lunch. Keller Williams Real Estate at 6006 N. Mesa, Ste. 110, El Paso, TX
    79912, will be hosting the webinar. Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org.
  • Thursday, March 8, a webinar, noon to 1:30: What you need to know about a title review. This
    introductory webinar will cover the basics of the title review with a practical, step by step
    approach to reviewing documents and solving common title problems. Feel free to bring your
    lunch. Keller Williams Real Estate at 6006 N. Mesa, Ste. 110, El Paso, TX  79912, will be
    hosting the webinar. Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org, space is limited.

April

  • Thursday, April 26, a webinar from noon to 1:30: Topic creating messaging that resonates.
    Learn how to use and fine tune communications strategy to engage more members more strongly.
    Feel free to bring your lunch. Keller Williams Real Estate at 6006 N. Mesa, Ste. 110, El Paso,
    TX  79912, will be hosting the webinar. Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org,
    space is limited.

March

  • Saturday, May 5: guided Native Bee Hike. Join us as learn more about native bees. Did you
    know there were a solitary insect and may live in the ground! Feel free to bring your lunch. We
    will be meeting at Resler Canyon, at the Alto Mesa entrance. Please RSVP to
    janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org.

June

    • Wednesday, June 6 a webinar, noon to 1:30: Learn how to connect people to the land. This is
      one of the best ways to show our relevance and therefore, ensure conserved lands stays
      conserved. Feel free to bring your lunch. We will be meeting at Resler Canyon, at the Alto Mesa
      entrance. Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org, space is limited.
    • Saturday, June 9: kayak trip ($15/person) and $5/entrance fee/car. Come join us as we learn about
      the river, birds and more! Please RSVP to janae@FronteraLandAlliance.org, space is
      limited.

Fall Details coming soon!:
Transplants cacti, Mike with High Desert, Cacti Club
Rain water harvesting, Mike with High Desert with City Sustainability
Guided hike at Resler Canyon
Guided hike at Thunder Canyon
Bee Hive start up, Bob Reneau