frontera land alliance

Views from the Knapp Canyon trail just this past April, when everything was alive with color. 🌸
The Frontera Land Alliance wishes everyone a beautiful National Trail Day—there’s still time to get out there and enjoy the natural beauty all around us, today and every day.
See you out there! 🥾

June session 1 of Desert Discovery Camp is FULL!!! 🚨 BUT we still have space in session 2 (June 15-19) for 11-14 year olds to explore and learn about the Chihuahuan Desert through guided hikes, STEAM projects, and outdoor skills! Email [email protected] to ensure we receive your registration in time! More info available on our website, link in LinkTree 😊

Big thanks to , our amazing guide park ranger Wendy and to the community for participating in our history of hueco hike earlier this year! We took a hike on the Mescalero trail and got to see the amazing petroglyphs, pictographs, wildlife and geology of Hueco Tanks State Park. 🐦‍⬛⛰️🐏🦎

Keep an eye on our socials for a chance to join us on a hike this summer!!!

Hotter days are upon us, and with them come our misunderstood friends, the snakes 🐍.
Last week our Open Space Manager encountered different species of snake at both the Knapp Land and Lost Dog properties. Because she practiced the very important 6th Principle of the Leave No Trace values: Respect Wildlife, she was able to enjoy watching these beautiful creatures in their native habitat from a safe distance.
While the first neighbor, a bull snake, in slides 1-3 appears frightening during their “S stance,” it is doing a great job of bluffing as it is 😃nonvenomous😃. It would rather spend its energy hunting rodents, lizards and even eggs instead of approaching a passer-by.
The striped snake in slides 4 and 5 is our native banded rock rattlesnake, who is ‼️venomous‼️ and should be given a wide, respectful distance if sighted. It, too, would rather hunt small mammals instead of risk approaching a hiker on the trail.
These creatures are an important part of our natural spaces and a blessing to witness sharing our wild spaces with us. Keep an eye out for them on your next visit.
See you out there! 🥾

We’re grateful to for supporting our mission through their generous grant program. Their investment helps us continue creating meaningful impact in our community and expanding the work we do every day. Thank you for believing in our vision and the people we serve. 💙

The Frontera Land Alliance is seeking a dynamic Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and directing The Frontera Land Alliance's (Frontera) fundraising department aligned with the organization's strategic plan goals and objectives. Main focuses include membership and major gifts program, planned giving, sponsorships, grants, and special fundraising campaigns.

Applications Due By: Monday, June 1, 2026
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: Janae @ FronteraLandAlliance.org

The Frontera Land Alliance is seeking a dynamic Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and directing The Frontera Land Alliance's (Frontera) fundraising department aligned with the organization's strategic plan goals and objectives. Main focuses include membership and major gifts program, planned giving, sponsorships, grants, and special fundraising campaigns.

Job Description:https://www.fronteralandalliance.org/s/Development-Director-Manager-Job-Description-May-8-2026.pdf

Applications Due By: Monday, June 1, 2026
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: Janae @ FronteraLandAlliance.org

Sponsor Spotlight 👏

We’d like to thank High Desert Native Plants and CSM for their support and partnership. We truly appreciate the businesses that stand behind what we do and help make everything possible.

Thank you both for the continued support!🙌🌞✨

This Sunday at 6:30 PM, join Frontera and for a tour of Lost Dog Nature Preserve with guest expert Dr. Kevin Floyd! Learn about the plants and birds of this beautiful spot ❤️ RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lost-dog-nature-preserve-tour-with-dr-kevin-floyd-tickets-1989845340980?aff=oddtdtcreator 🗓️ Link in LinkTree