Events

Sign up for this in-depth orientation to become a tour guide and refuge shuttle driver this summer! Send an email to: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov to sign up or ask questions.

Join us at the BioPark to Celebrate Pollinator Day! More information at: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/pollinator-celebration Backyard Refuge will have a table at the event. Stop by to chat about habitat and pick up a copy of the latest edition of our coloring book with new art by LWren Walraven!  

This event is sold out.  Join us for a free workshop on Native Plant Adaptations to explore the many ways desert plants have adapted to the extremes of heat, cold, and inconsistent moisture in our arid climate. The workshop will be taught by native plant expert, author, and landscape designer Judith Phillips of Judith Phillips' Design Oasis. REGISTER HERE - ...

The visitor center will be CLOSED in observance of the Independence Day Federal holiday. The building will be open Saturday July 4th.

Nature Kids is a free monthly hands-on nature program designed for children who love exploring wildlife, habitats, ecology, and the outdoors. Each class includes engaging activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration that encourage curiosity, observation, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Bring your gently used children’s books to our Kids Book Exchange and discover new stories to take home! Families are invited to bring and swap multiple books for babies, kids, and teens while sharing a love of reading, learning, and imagination. From picture books and early readers to nature stories, adventure tales, and educational books, there’s something for every young ...

Join Ranger Sierra for a weeding project where we focus on the removal of nonnative plant species on the refuge. Come join the refuge’s monthly podcast club! While we work, we will listen to the award winning OLOGIES podcast by Alie Ward. Join us for a morning of informative chit chats with scientists.

Meet Ranger Sierra at the refuge pond to learn about macroinvertebrates as bioindicator species, water quality, and pollution. This event will allow participants to experience hands on data collection as we look at the critters hidden under the surface of our water. Fun for all ages!

Join Ranger Dakota for an easy walk around the visitor center and learn about our amazing local native plants.

Discover the hidden stories animals leave behind in this hands-on Tracks and Signs program for children of all ages. Learn how to identify footprints, scat, feathers, nests, and other clues while exploring the ways wildlife move through and interact with the landscape. Participants will also create plaster casts of animal tracks to take home while sharpening their observation skills through ...