Take this 2-mile walking tour of the park. You will learn about the historic environmental conditions in the Rio Grande valley; restoration and recovery of damaged ecosystems; river-valley plant and animal communities of the park, and the challenges associated with getting water to the park. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and binoculars.  Meet at Riverside Canal bridge. From I-10, take Americas Avenue/Loop 375 south to Pan American, turn left and travel 1.5 miles to bridge. For more information, contact John Sproul, 915-747-8663 or jsproul@utep.edu.