Events
Upcoming Events
Guided Hikes on Hancock Hill
Join SRSU staff on guided hikes on Hancock Hill. Learn about the history of Alpine and Sul Ross and the...
Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference – August 2026
Join us to explore key challenges, strengthen partnerships, and sustain Texas working lands that support wildlife. Hosted by the Borderlands...
Past Events
Science on Tap
Grab a drink and celebrate shared curiosity! Come to the Ritchey to hear stories from the natural sciences, minus the...
WATER IN THE DESERT 2026
When: Wednesday, February 11 Afternoon preconference sessions Thursday, February 12 Full conference agenda Friday, February 13 Optional morning field trips...
Alpine Wildlife Weekend 2026
Visit our YouTube playlist to watch recordings of panel sessions from the event. The Summit on Health Lands and Energy...
Marfa Christmas Bird Count
Volunteer for the first Christmas Bird Count in Marfa, TX! All experience levels are welcome. Chihuahuan Desert grasslands provide key...
Patty Manning Pollinator Garden Grand Opening
Patricia Rose Manning was a long-time grower of native plants in the Big Bend. She was a field botanist, a...
Birding the Big Bend
Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University is partnering with Holland Hotel in Alpine to bring you a birding...
Diversifying Land Use in the Trans-Pecos: Informing Landowner Strategies for Conservation and Economic Sustainability
About This Event:Join fellow landowners, legal experts, conservationists, and industry professionals for a dynamic, solutions-focused conference designed to help landowners in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas navigate a changing landscape. This one-of-a-kind event will explore alternative land use practices that…
Restoring West Texas Streams
A collaborative workshop for low-tech watershed solutions. Hosted by Rio Grande Joint Venture, Borderlands Research Institute and Dixon Water Foundation,...
“The American Southwest” Film Screening
The American Southwest is a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film...
Far West Texas 101 – The Alamito Foundation
A land steward workshop caring for the greater Alamito Valley. We invite you to join us for a workshop about...
Wildlife Day in Alpine
Where: Sul Ross State University, Holland Hotel, Downtown Alpine, Granada Theatre
WATER IN THE DESERT 2024
Water in the desert is often hidden, increasingly scarce, but always vital. Where it springs to the surface, it provides respite and beauty. Out of sight, its deep aquifers sustain our ranches, towns, and all who live in this desert…
TRANS-PECOS WILDLIFE CONFERENCE AUGUST 4-5, 2022
When: August 4-5, 2022 Times: Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:30 AM CDT – Friday, August 5, 2022 12:00 PM Where:...
Summit on Healthy Lands and Energy Development
Visit our YouTube playlist to watch recordings of panel sessions from the event. The Summit on Health Lands and Energy...
Finding Common Ground: A Conservation Vision for the Big Bend Region
When: June 16, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Where: Online Join us for the Respect Big Bend webinar...
Borderlands Birding Bonanza: November 15
Join us for the Borderlands Birding Bonanza on November 15, 2020!
Borderlands Birding Bonanza: November 14
When: November 14, 2020 Times: 7:30 am – 11:00 am Where: Dixon Water Foundation’s Mimms Unit Join us for the...
Borderlands Birding Bonanza: October 25
When: October 25, 2020 Times: 8:00 am – 11:00 am or 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Dixon Water Foundation’s...
Borderlands Birding Bonanza: October 24
Join us for the Borderlands Birding Bonanza on October 24, 2020! Advanced and inexperienced birders are welcome to register and...