Franklin Mountains
 Wilderness Coalition
    El Paso, Texas                                                                       November 13, 2009

Will 2010 bring another poppy show like this one?

Franklin Mountains Poppies Preservation Celebration planned for March 20, 2010

Next year will be the fourth year for the Franklin Mountains Poppies Preservation Celebration 2010 – a FREE Family Fun Event.  It will take place on Saturday, March 20 at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain Road and will include a full program of nature talks, wildlife displays, educational exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, music and refreshments. 

El Pasoans care deeply about the Franklin Mountains – one of our area’s greatest assets.  We are frequently blessed with a stunning wildflower display on particular parts of the Franklin Mountains when the Mexican golden poppies burst forth on Castner Range.  It is a truly amazing display that the whole community comes out to enjoy. 

Organizing Sponsors include El Paso Archaeological Society, http://epas.com/ , El Paso Museum of Archaeology, http://www.elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/ , Franklin Mountains State Park, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/franklin/ , and Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition, http://franklinmountains.org/ . 

From more information call 915-755-4332 or write lobellorl@elpasotexas.gov.