Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge invites photographers of all ages and skill levels to enter the 2024 contest by submitting images that highlight the beauty of the refuge's wildlife, landscapes, and visitors. Winners will have their .. displayed in the visitor center. For more information, go to Photo Contest Email submissions to valledeoro@fws.gov.

Children ages 3-6 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge ranger!

Celebrate the season with a story, related activity, and explorations around the refuge. Perfect for ages 7-10.

Join us for a ranger-led activity, arts and crafts, and fun for the whole Family! Free refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Valle de Oro.

Help us with habitat restoration at the visitor center by volunteering to clear space for our native plant friends by removing invasive weedy plants to prepare for spring. Bring work gloves, water, and a hat. We will have tools, snacks and gloves to share.

If you're feeling stuck with the application process, bring pictures of your yard and join us for the January 25th & February 15th Backyard Habitat Chats at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge from 10am to noon. We'll have staff and volunteers on hand to guide you through the process, and you can pick up your sign and stickers that day! 

Come make tiles to go on our 2025 sculpture. In visitor center classroom.

Join us as we announce the winners of the 2024 Valle de Oro NWR Photo Contest!

Meeting will follow the Photo Contest Award Ceremony. Between these events, take some time to visit the Nature Store, have some refreshments, get tickets for a door prize, meet board members, or take a walk on the beautiful trails of the refuge.