Coordinators: Michael Weiss and John Kennedy.
Upcoming AT opportunities for the month of June:
1. “How Mountain Birds Are Responding to Climate Change” (Public Talk)
- Presentation by Erik Iverson, a Ph.D. candidate in ecology, evolution, and behavior at the Havird Lab, University of Texas at Austin.
- Jun 04, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Jeff Davis County Library, Ft. Davis.
2. Land and Water Ecosystems in the Chihuahuan Desert (Public Talk)
- Judd Foundation and Agave Festival Marfa present a series of talks centered around the importance of building drought resilience by restoring land and water ecosystems in the Chihuahuan Desert region. Presented in partnership with Borderlands Research Institute and Rio Grande Joint Venture.
- June 5, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Crowley Theater, 98 South Austin St, Marfa. FREE
3. Rock Art of The Lower Pecos Canyonlands (Public Talk)
- Join Jessica Lee Hamlin of the Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center for a journey through the remarkable landscape of the lower Pecos canyonlands and its extraordinary rock art. Hamlin will explore how the stunning murals, painted millennia ago, reveal the complex social and spiritual lives of the painters.
- June 6, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM, Crowley Theater, 98 South Austin St, Marfa. FREE
4. San Esteban Rockshelter (Public Talk)
- Chinati Foundation, in partnership with Agave Festival, presents a talk by Erika Blecha, archeologist at the Center for Big Bend Studies, on 16,000 years of dynamic human, animal, and environmental interactions at the San Esteban Rockshelter, situated along Alamito Creek just south of Marfa.
- June 7, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM, Crowley Theater, 98 South Austin St, Marfa. FREE
5. Texas Stream Team Standard Core Water Quality Community Scientist Training
- This hands-on training certifies volunteers to monitor key water quality parameters and help protect the health of our local waterways. (Lunch and training materials provided).
- Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Jimmy Watts 4-H Building (North side of Iraan City Park), 9249 Alley Oop Ln, Iraan, TX 79744. FREE
- Space is limited. To register, please email info@friendsofthepecosriver.org by June 20. To learn more about the event, please visit: https://friendsofthepecosriver.org/events