Plant trees with us for Earth Day! We are seeking volunteers to help us plant desert willows at Gomez Park. We will provide refreshments and some snacks. Please come in clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Location: Picacho Peak Recreation Area, Las Cruces, NM Total Distance: About 3.5 miles. Our guides will make frequent stops along the way. Ever wondered about that volcano in our backyard or what the "Butterfield Trail" was? Join us for a scenic, guided hike in the Picacho Peak Recreation area of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National […]
The Civil War Comes to Mesilla Valley Experience the stories and struggles of our region's past that shaped it into the complex and beautiful place of today along 3 mile hike with docent Tom Dormody with sweeping views of Mesilla Valley MORE INFO: Moderate level Please be sure to plan ahead and consider packing a […]
Come celebrate 12 years of our OMDP National Monument Join Don on a hike to Fillmore Canyon. Learn about indigenous plant uses and the history of the Modoc Mine. Location: Fillmore Canyon Trail-First La Cueva parking lot/picnic area Duration: about 3 hours Total Distance: About 2.5 miles. Please expect frequent stops along the way Trail […]
Catch FOMDP at Public Lands Palooza! Saturday, Sept 12 from 9am-12pm Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Location: Dripping Springs Duration: takes roughly 3-3.5 hours so please plan accordingly. Total Distance: 3.0-mile out-and-back trail. Our guide will make frequent stops along the way. Join us for a guided hike to Dripping Springs. We will learn about the area's history, plants, and wildlife. We will make stops at Boyd’s Sanitarium and Van Patten […]
Join us for a guided hike to La Cueva to learn about the ethnobotany and history of the area. MORE INFO: Informational guided hike to visit La Cueva Archeological site from the first trailhead Discover the resources used by and the history of Indigenous people, Giovanni de Agostini, and ranchers in the La Cueva area. […]
Location: Picacho Peak Recreation Area, Las Cruces, NM Total Distance: About 3.5 miles. Our guides will make frequent stops along the way. Ever wondered about that volcano in our backyard or what the "Butterfield Trail" was? Join us for a scenic, guided hike in the Picacho Peak Recreation area of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National […]
Join us for a guided hike led by Tom Dormody, where you’ll discover the local plants and history of the area! The hike covers a distance of 3.5 miles round-trip. Due to the nature of this Wilderness Area, we must limit the number of participants for this hike. Registration is required to attend! MORE INFO […]
Organ Mountains Jubilee Hosted by Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District October 24th from 9am-4pm! Live music, public lands and outdoor recreation pals, a kid zone, food trucks, guided hikes and strolls, and activities for all ages! Best of all, this event is free! Just swing by one of the pickup locations for your […]