Join lead architect Stephen Teeters from Formative Architecture to learn about the design elemenets and process in designing and building the new Valle de Oro Visitor Center.

Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a Refuge Ranger! Celebrate the return of summer with a story, nature explorations, and a craft to take home.

Join Refuge Bio Tech, Cherry and Deputy Refuge Manager and former biologist, Ariel on a 1.5 miles walk and talk about restoration on the eastside of the Refuge. Meet at the Visitor Center.

In partnership with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society, join us to look at the stars and identify constellations.

Join our partners at ALMA for a tile making workshop to go towards the new mosaic sculptures.

Check out all of our upcoming events this summer!

Our 2023-2024 Nature Scholarship is open! The Friends will award 4 scholarships in the amount of $500 each to four undergraduate college students who are planning to pursue an environmentally-focused career or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate conservation/environmental degree or certificate program. Completed applications must be received by the Friends of Valle de Oro no later than 11:59 pm  Friday, ...