• Weed Warriors Morning Work Party

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

    Spend the morning helping us manage invasive plant growth at the visitor center. RSVP by emailing Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov 8:00 am to 10:00 am

  • Nature Tots

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

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

  • Canceled EVENT CANCELLED! Community Update Open House 

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

    EVENT CANCELLED! Come learn about all that is happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event. Free food will be provided by the Friends of Valle de Oro.

  • Nature Kids 

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

    Children ages 7-10 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!

  • Summer Morning Interpretive Plant Walk

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

    Join Ranger Dakota for a slow walk around the visitor center grounds to learn about the magic of our local desert flora.

  • Plant Appreciation Workshop

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

    Come learn about and connect with native plants through observation and art with Ranger Dakota. Register by sending an email to: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

  • Backyard Habitat Chat & Certification Party

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

    Join us for a Backyard Habitat Chat at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge from 10am to noon. We'll have staff and volunteers on hand to talk about habitat, and if you're wanting help certifying your space, guide you through the process. If you bring pictures of your space, you can even pick up your sign and stickers that day!

  • Weed Warriors Morning Work Party 

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

    Spend the morning helping us manage invasive plant growth at the visitor center. RSVP by emailing Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

  • EcoExplorers

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

    Join us for a free, four-week ecology class for ages 8–11 at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4–25. Explore Valle de Oro’s wetlands, grasslands, and bosque through hands-on activities, walks, stories, and videos. Students will learn how these habitats support wildlife and why protecting them matters. Space is limited to 10 students. Registration required. Please email jennyparsons@gmail.com

  • Nature Tots

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

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