Events

Who's Running around the Desert at Night?

September 4, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2900 Tom Mays Access Rd, El Paso, TX 79911

Venue:
Franklin Mountains State Park - Tom Mays Unit
Admission:
$5
Website:
http://www.celebmtns.org/events/2021/whos-running-around-the-desert-at-night-1
Website:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains
Contact Name:
Dr. Paul Hyder
Contact E-mail Address:
phyder@zianet.com
Contact Phone Number:
915-244-5322

Find out how desert organisms avoid typically high, frequently lethal, daytime temperatures by adapting to a nocturnal way of life. This field trip is easy walking but be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes. Bring flashlights (preferably 1 white and 1 UV), water, and a camera. Meet at the Visitor’s Center of the Tom Mays Unit of the Franklin Mountains State Park. Purchase park pass on Franklin Mountains State Park website.

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