Join us for a free Soil Health Field Day as we continue our work at Parque de Alegría in Doña Ana!

Together with DAVA (Doña Ana Village Association), we’ve been caring for the land at Parque de Alegría, and this field day will continue that effort. We’ll focus on building healthy soil and supporting a thriving desert landscape through hands-on activities like spreading mulch, planting additional nopal (prickly pear), and inoculating plants with microbes to strengthen the ecosystem for long-term growth.

All are welcome to come learn, connect with the land, and spend time with the community. 

After the field day, we’ll share a free, grant-funded meal together to celebrate our work.

Date: Saturday August 16, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Corner of Cristo Rey and Joe Gutierrez Doña Ana, NM 88007 (A map will be sent prior to the event)

General Agenda 

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Sign in and Introductions

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Inoculation demonstration/Teaching Prep soil for nopals

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Nopal Planting

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Mulch Spreading

7:00 PM

Dinner at site

What to wear/Bring

• Work clothes and shoes
• Sun protection
• Water Bottle
• Gloves

This free field day is made possible thanks to generous support from the McCune Charitable Foundation, Nusenda Foundation, and #NoRegrets.