June 2022
As we all try to get back into a new groove, it’s exhausting as always, but we have nature on our side and we are moving forward.
Stay tuned for our Latino Conservation Week event in July at: Events — Frontera Land Alliance
Do you know the importance of staying on the trails and not causing destruction around them? Learn why this is important:
https://www.wired.com/story/the-fragile-skin-of-the-desert-cant-take-much-more-heat/
Thank you!
The Frontera Land Alliance can only do this with our donors, grantors and sponsors. THANK YOU. We are so grateful for the support by foundations, sponsorships from area companies, and individuals that went above and beyond to ensure that Frontera’s work could continue and grow. Such funding strengthened the Nature Education Program and allowed Frontera to conserve over 1,300 acres of land, build new partnerships, and preserve water and wildlife habitat. The impact of these gifts and grants has been greater than ever and without such support we would not be where we are today!
Business Sponsorships
Business Sponsorships which start at $500 and higher, listed in alphabetical order: thank you for the endless support! If you wish to be a business sponsor visit: Frontera Sponsorship
Baker Glass has sponsored Frontera’s work in marketing and outreach. Without this support we would not be able to keep Frontera supporters up to date with our programing and active projects.
Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops sponsorship supports “on the ground” trail management at Lost Dog.
The El Paso Electric Company has granted funds for the Frontera Nature Discovery Program. El Paso Electric has been one of Frontera’s best champions over the last five years, providing leadership gifts, arranging volunteer clean-ups, and creating habitat for burrowing owls at the Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve of Resler Canyon. Jessica Christianson, Director of Sustainability at El Paso Electric, currently serves on Frontera’s Lands Committee.
High Desert Native Plants LLC’s assistance allows us to participate in conservation of open lands. Land conservation aids in water conservation with plants that keep the soil intact and allow water to be soaked into the ground, as well as a habitat for wildlife and insects.
High Ridge Wealth Management supports Frontera’s education programing that reaches out to over 2,000 people a year.
Hunt Companies’ Southwest Community Development division sponsored the Frontera Nature Discovery Program. This support aided Frontera in hosting guided walks, talks and hikes in our region, and making presentations to local organizations about our mission. They’ve also hosted volunteer workdays at Lost Dog and Knapp Land!
Jobe Materials’ sponsorship has allowed Frontera to promote its conservation programs. This support has assisted directly with habitat restoration, stewardship and water conservation programs at Resler Canyon Nature Preserve.
Savage Goods support was through a 10% day! Their support helped providing stewardship items needed for trail management.
Southwire supports Frontera programming to ensure open natural places are conserved in perpetuity for our community and region.
Major Donor Gifts and Grants: Below is a list of the major grants we have received over the last twelve months. Thank you to these wonderful supporters!
Clean Trail Initiative awarded Frontera a grant for the purchase of education and stewardship equipment to be used at our public lands.
The Conservation Alliance harness the collective power of business and outdoor communities to fund and advocate for the protection of North America’s wild places. The Conservation Alliance has supported the preservation of designating Castner Range as a national monument.
Conservation Lands Foundation supported Frontera strategic planning process that will consider Caster Range National Monument in future programing and the effort to designate Castner Range as a national monument for the preservation of archeological and cultural significance.
Dr. Richard Teschner has gifted funds to ensure the creation and the long-term oversight and of Knapp Land Conservation Easement and Castner Range designation as a national monument.
The El Paso Community Foundation supported the Nature Education and volunteer program. Also, EPCF manages a permanent endowed fund for the benefit of The Frontera Land Alliance. To make a gift specifically to our endowment, visit www.epcf.org/give
El Paso Electric Company supports Frontera education and outreach program. Support for this program reaches out to children of all ages, throughout the region, to help them connect with our natural surroundings.
The Hervey Foundation has contributed funds towards Frontera’s educational programing that supports hands-on learning in regional our outdoor environment, and seeks to build a stronger understanding of nature, science, the community, and natural areas surrounding us.
Frontera partnered with Insights, an organization that seeks to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) to life by providing engaging learning experiences for the entire community. We partnered on STEM focused education by sharing, through active hands, and learning about erosion, local foods, and about our desert.
Hispanic Access Foundation supports Frontera’s outreach programing from art, to viewing moths at night, to a bilingual hike for Latino Conservation Week, July 16-24, 2022.
The Pew Charitable Trusts support that will be seen in Washington DC as we prepare to share with the decision makers about Castner Range archeological and cultural significance as well as the importance of the flora and fauna.
Nuestra Conservation Project provided support for educational outreach for the preservation of Castner Range. Nuestra works to ensure the border communities have access to the outdoors—and that our history, values and people are reflected in public lands management. We do this through education, advocacy and empowerment.
Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s Annual Giving Day coming up November 2022.
Frontera has received an unrestricted gift from the United Way of El Paso County through its city, county, and state workplace giving programs.
WestStar Bank Jean Day: At WestStar, they take great pride in serving, not only as an active economic driver in our region, but also in being a responsible corporate citizen. “We want the best for our region, and it drives us to be actively involved in many civic organizations and non-profit agencies through volunteer service, charitable fund-raising, and sponsorships.” Jean Day funds raised by the generosity of WestStar Bank employees will go to improving the trails at Resler Canyon.
The Wilma D. Moleen Foundation has generously supported Frontera’s mission and vision once again this year with a major grant toward our education program. Wilma Donahue Moleen was born September 25, 1925 in El Paso, Texas and lived in the city for more than 70 years.
The Wilderness Society supports Frontera programing efforts in the Chihuahuan Desert.