During the government shutdown, Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge will remain as accessible as possible. Gates will operate and allow access within regular hours. Although the Visitor Center and Nature Store are closed, the restrooms are available within regular hours. Unfortunately, the Find Your Wild event scheduled for Saturday Oct. 11 has been cancelled. But it will be rescheduled, so please watch for further information.
Check the Friends' Facebook page for updates.
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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