Latino Conservation Week

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free fun for the whole family. We will have activities, prizes, and bilingual tours throughout the week, ending with a movie screening on September 20.

Mountain View Garden Clean-up and Harvest Festival

Mountain View Community Center 201 Prosperity Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM

Saturday September 28th from 8-9am there will be a community clean-up event in preparation for the annual Harvest Festival at the Mountain View Community Garden (117 North St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87117). If you would like to participate, please reach out to Genevieve Chavez-Mitchell at gmitchell551@gmail.com.  

BARK Rangers

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Bring your furry friends to learn about our pet policies on the refuge and take the pledge to be a part of our BARK Ranger program. All dogs are required to be on leash and non-reactive around others.

Mountain View Garden Harvest Festival

Mountain View Community Center 201 Prosperity Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM

Sunday the 29th is the Harvest Festival at the Mountain View community garden where folks come together to share food, listen to music, and play. Bring a potluck dish to share! This year's festivities will run from 3-6pm. 117 North St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87117

Nature Tots

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Children ages  3-6 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a Refuge Ranger.

Sunset Mural Loop Walk

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Join Ranger Dakota for an easy 1 mile walk to observe Valle de Oro's murals and learn how they show our dreams for ecological restoration.

Walk for the Wild

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Help support your wildlife refuge by registering for our event and donating. Your donation will... Help create jobs for local youth age 15+ Restore native habitats at Vall de Oro Protect native plants and animals Support air pollution monitoring in ABQ QUESTIONS? Email info@friendsofvalledeoro.org or call (505) 248-6667 Click here to sign up to walk: Walk Click here to donate: ...

Saturday at the Refuge

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

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

Writing to Heal the Land

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

A creative writing workshop led by local author Anthony Fleg. All ages are welcome! The author will be signing his book "Writing to Heal: A Pandemic Journey to Healing."

Backyard Habitat Chat

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Join us at the Valle de Oro NWR Visitor Center to talk about autumn yard care and preparing your refuge for winter. If you have not yet certified your space as a backyard refuge, this is also an opportunity to complete your application. Bring pictures of your space!