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Walk for the Wild
October 7, 2022 - October 15, 2022
Join the Friends of Valle de Oro as we Walk for the Wild!
Bird Walk with Laurel
Friday, October 14
9:00am
Join Laurel, the Director of the ABQ Backyard Refuge Program and resident bird expert for a guided walk on the newly opened westside trails! Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring your binoculars or borrow some from the Refuge!
Mural Loop Walk with Park Ranger Dakota
Saturday, October 15
10:00am
Meet with Park Ranger Dakota for an easy one mile guided walk along the refuge’s Mural Loop Trail and learn about Valle de Oro’s history and its future. Meet in the Amphitheater. Program will end back at the visitor center by 11 AM.
Walk for the Wild takes place during National Wildlife Refuge Week (October 8-15). Participants commit to walking a 5K (3.1. miles) and fundraising on behalf of Friends group.
- Go to the Walk for the Wild-Team Friends Valle de Oro page.
- Click the button on the left side of the page that says “JOIN TEAM.” It is free to register. Make sure you sign up for the Valle de Oro Team!
- Set up your personal fundraising page and share the link with folks in your network.
- Walk! This will be a self-guided event but we’ll share recommended routes, group walkabouts, and other ways to engage on the Refuge.