Native Plants Program with Alex Mares - El Paso, Texas
Programa de Plantas Nativas con Alex Mares - El Paso, Texas

Native Plants Program with Alex Mares - El Paso, Texas

Alex Mares, chair of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, speaks on the plants of the Chihuahuan Desert. Image Description: In this picture, Alex Mares, chair of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, is giving a talk on plants found in the Chihuahuan Desert. Here, Mr. Mares is pictured in front of the Franklin Mountains and green bushes. He is holding a handmade basket along with another plant in his hand. This lecture is taking place at the El Paso Archaeology Museum.

Creator: El Paso Museum of Archaeology

Area: Northeast / Franklin Mountains

Source: El Paso Museum of Archaeology

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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23 December 2022 by Nicia

Is Alex Mares still on board? I would love to contact him!

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