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Native Plant Walk at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park

  • 56501 North Jornada Road Las Cruces, NM, 88012 United States (map)

Meet at the main upper parking lot near the restroom buildings. The walk will take place along the Desert Experience Mini-trail, a paved trail that is stroller and wheelchair friendly. 


Come learn about the amazing plants that call our desert home. Biologists William Lukefahr and Gabriela Franco will highlight native plants and their adaptations to the harsh desert environment. 


Bring water for every person in your group.

Other recommended items to bring: sunblock, hat, umbrellas.

Please stay on the trails.

Pack in pack out your trash.

Dogs are welcome on a leash, please pick up after your pets. 

Optional: download iNaturalist before the hike.

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/biodiversity-of-the-chihuahuan-desert-nature-park


The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is owned and managed by the Asombro Institute for Science Education, a local science literacy nonprofit.