Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Wright's Beebrush
Scientific Name: Aloysia wrightii
Family: Verbenaceae
Native Range: Southern California east to west Texas, into northwestern Mexico
#POTQ #DesertLife #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Papershell pinyon
Scientific Name: Pinus remota
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: West Texas south to Coahuila and Chihuahua
#POTW #DesertPlants #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus!Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CentennialMuseum #ChihuahuanDesertGardens #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Museum Monday!
This beautifully preserved coiled basket, dating from 1900 to 1930, offers a glimpse into the diverse artistry of the Navajo (Diné) people.
#MM #NavajoArt #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Fossil Friday!
This week’s spotlight: Texan fossils that proudly carry “Texana” in their names!
These fossils were discovered at Cristo Rey, a site that holds traces of ancient seas and the creatures that once lived in them.
#FF #CristoRey #EPTX #UTEP #CMCDG
These butterflies and moths once fluttered through gardens and fields, now preserved as delicate ambassadors of biodiversity. Displayed in the Cultivating Your Home gallery, they remind us how nature intertwines with the spaces we call home.
#MM #CultivatingYourHome #NaturalHistory #CMCDG #UTEP
Fossil Friday! 🌊
These Paleozoic corals once thrived in warm seas over 250 million years ago. Their horn-like shapes and intricate patterns built reef habitats that supported vibrant marine life long before dinosaurs appeared.
#FF #CMCDG #Fossils #UTEP #EPTX
🌵 The Dark Side of the Chihuahuan Desert 🌵
🌃The importance of natural night conditions for insects and their services 🌃
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Centennial Museum — Refreshments provided!
#UTEP #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #DesertLife #UTEPMiners
Take a mindful break with us 🌿🌸
🌀 Learn how mandalas support meditation
🎨 Enjoy a guided artistic activity
🌿 Take a mindful break in a peaceful museum setting
#MindfulnessAtTheMuseum #MindfulArt #Mandala #CreativeCalm #WellnessWorkshop #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #UTEP #ElPasoTx
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus! It is regarded as a symbol of UTEP's deep connection to Bhutanese culture and architecture. Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit! 🌸
#Lhakhang #HiddenGem #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Get your holiday glow on with us! ☕🎄
Join us for our Hot Cocoa Hangout for sweet treats, cozy drinks, and festive fun! PLUS shop our curated selection of unique ornaments! See you Dec. 3rd! ✨🍩❄️
#HotCocoaHangout #HolidayEvents #UTEP #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #ElPasoTx
Plant of the Week!
Common name: Desert Bahia
Scientific name: Picradeniopsis absinthifolia
The plant is low-growing or semi-shrubby, growing to 20-45 cm in height. These flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies!
#POTW #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
Take a moment to experience one of UTEP’s most iconic structures, rich in history and connections across cultures. 🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN tomorrow! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus! Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Museum Monday Feature: Plant Fiber Sandal, ca. 900 CE
For thousands of years, people of the Chihuahuan Desert have relied on the land’s resources for food, shelter, and clothing. This sandal, woven from plant fibers, reflects a deep knowledge of the desert environment.
#MM #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Coyotillo
Scientific Name: Karwinskia humboldtiana
Coyotillo is a shrub or small tree that can grow from one to four meters tall. It produces small, greenish or yellowish flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils.
#POTW #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Fossil Friday Feature: Mastodon Tusk
This mastodon tusk was discovered in El Paso, offering a glimpse into the Ice Age animals that once roamed the region! Come check it out today here at the Centennial Museum.
#FF #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus! Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus! Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN tomorrow! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus! Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
🦎 Museum Monday Feature: The Mexican Plateau Horned Lizard
Horned lizards are a protected species in Texas, meaning it’s illegal to capture, handle, or keep them as pets. Observing them in their natural habitat helps ensure their continued survival in the wild. 🌵
#MM #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
✨ Fossil Friday ✨
This Friday we are featuring a real dinosaur fossil! 🦖🦴
Discovered in the Colorado Plateau, the "dino gem" is a testament to the geological marvels of the region. 🦴✨
Come check out this amazing fossil in our Dinosaur room here at the Centennial Museum!
#FF #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus! Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
📸 Tag us in your photos and share the magic!
#Lhakhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
🍫 Interested in making chocolate from scratch? 🍫
Experience the ancestral art of chocolate-making with the Cacao Coyatoc family, rooted in Zoque traditions.
🕘 Wednesday, October 22nd 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
📍Centennial Museum Assembly Garden
#ChocolateLover #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ Museum Monday ✨
Today's featured member of the museum is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! 🪽🌱🪶
This species is an irregular migrant through our area.
You can find our feathered friend upstairs in our Taxidermy room! 🌳🪽
#MM #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Plant of the Week! 🩷🌿
Common Name: Hairy Fournwort
Scientific Name: Tetramerium nervosum
Native Range: South to Central America
Hairy Fournwort is a plant that grows in dry, sunny areas, especially in scrubland and stony soils in northern and central Mexico.
#POTW #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ Fossil Friday ✨
This Friday we are featuring El Paso's Oldest Fossil! 🦴🌿
This fossil is a Colenia frequens, a blue-green algae occurring near the base of the Castner Marble in Fusselman Canyon.
#FF #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is regarded as a symbol of UTEP's deep connection to Bhutanese culture and architecture. 🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
📸 Tag us in your photos and share the magic!
#Lhalhang #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
