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SUPPORTING YOUR URBAN WILDLIFE REFUGE

SUPPORTING YOUR URBAN WILDLIFE REFUGE

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The Valle de Oro Story

Not Your Typical Refuge

NURTURE YOUR NATURE

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is the first urban wildlife refuge in the Southwest. Built from the ground up through a grassroots community effort, the nonprofit Friends group is also award-winning and one-of-a-kind.
What makes us unique

Things to do

  1. Tile Making Workshop

    May 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  2. Beer Fundraiser

    May 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Backyard Refuge Q & A

    June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE DAY(S)

Join us for events in April & May to celebrate                                    #EnvironmentalJusticeEverydayEverywhere

 

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Check out the Friends new program...
The ABQ Backyard Refuge Program

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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE VALLE DE ORO COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY

Our work reaches far beyond Refuge property lines deep into the community. The Refuge hosts over 6,000 students, offers over 100 paid jobs to youth through partnerships, and organizes more than 21 community events annually.

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VISION

We have big plans to restore the 570-acre Refuge into a lush high desert landscape. Our plans are informed directly by what our community needs. Learn about our vision, plans, and progress.
Our Vision

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