Join us in Alpine this weekend, January 31 – February 2, for Wildlife Weekend 2025! A collaboration with the City of Alpine, this event brings together experts from Borderlands Research Institute, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Bat Conservation International, and many other conservation and research organizations.

Friday, January 31

Kickoff at the Museum of the Big Bend

• Welcome Reception and Short Films – Doors open at 6:00 PM, with films beginning at 6:45 PM

•  Film Features:

Second Chance – The natural return of black bears to West Texas

Batsies – Bat conservation efforts of TSU wildlife biologists

Return of the Desert Bighorn – Restoration of desert bighorn sheep populations in West Texas