Nature Kids
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesChildren ages 7-10 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!
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Find Your Wild
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesFind Your Wild is a nationwide event celebrating National Wildlife Refuges. Visit VdO and enjoy birdwatching, photography, biking, dog walking, mosaic sculptures, plant ID, ranger walks, free crafts for the whole family, plant giveaways, and electric shuttle tours with the Friends of VdO.
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Canceled Weed Warriors Work Party – Cancelled due to lapse of appropriations (check back for updates)
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesSpend the morning helping us manage invasive plant growth at the visitor center. RSVP by emailing Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov
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Plant Walk #1
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin botanist Annie Montes, Urban Waters Manager from Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District on a plant walk to learn about native plants and how to create similar backyard habitats. Meet at the outside breezeway (in front of the restrooms) of the Valle de Oro NWR Visitor Center. *Trails and restrooms remains open; the Valle de Oro NWR Visitor Center ...
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Postponed Backyard Refuge Workshop – postponed due to lapse of appropriations
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesEvent will be rescheduled after the Visitor Center has re-opened. Join Backyard Refuge Program partners for workshops about rain water harvesting & desert willow care, a botany walk and more! Spots limited - details at abqBackyardRefuge.org
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Plant Walk #2
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin botanist Annie Montes, Urban Waters Manager from Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District on a plant walk to learn about native plants and how to create similar backyard habitats. Meet at the outside breezeway (in front of the restrooms) of the Valle de Oro NWR Visitor Center. *Trails and restrooms remains open; the Valle de Oro NWR Visitor Center ...
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Canceled Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Wildlife Costume Contest – Cancelled due to lapse of appropriations (check back for updates)
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesScavenger Hunt: Drop by the visitor center this Halloween if you're up for solving a wildlife mystery! Learn about nocturnal and creepy crawly critters while you investigate a wildlife crime scene - prizes will be available for detectives. Costume Contest: Stop by the visitor center wearing a wildlife-themed costume during open hours this Halloweekend to enter our virtual costume ...
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Coffee & Cruise: Ranger Talk and Refuge Tour
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin Ranger Dakota for a coffee and a ranger talk about the history of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge at the visitor center, followed by a tour of refuge habitat restoration projects in our electric shuttle. Space is limited! Please email dakota_dominguez@fws.gov to reserve your spot.
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Wildlife Costume Contest
Scavenger Hunt: Drop by the visitor center this Halloween if you're up for solving a wildlife mystery! Learn about nocturnal and creepy crawly critters while you investigate a wildlife crime scene - prizes will be available for detectives. Costume Contest: Stop by the visitor center wearing a wildlife-themed costume during open hours this Halloweekend to enter our virtual costume ...
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Nature Tots
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesChildren ages 3-6 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!