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 meander around the visitor center grounds to learn about our amazing local native plants and see who might be blooming as the weather starts to cool!
*Presented by Valle de Oro NWR & Story Riders from the Center of Southwest Culture, Inc.* Join us for a celebration of public lands and the communities that steward them. Join a Story Riders group bike ride to the refuge or meet us at the visitor center for workshops, performances and fun! Follow the refuge or Story Riders on social ...
Discover the amazing ways seeds travel and grow! Little learners will explore seeds through hands-on activities and make a pine cone bird feeder to take home.
Did you know 29 species of bats live in New Mexico? Come learn about this amazing mammal as you craft your own seasonal decor!
Have you ever wondered what genre stories like Zootopia and Bambi fall into? What connects them outside of just having talking animals? Join Rafael for a presentation on what animal fiction is, why it’s important, and how it’s used as a tool to better help us understand ourselves as a species.
Take a closer look at the tiny creatures living in and around our wetlands! Kids will explore aquatic macroinvertebrates and learn what these small animals can tell us about the health of their habitat!
New Mexico is known across the culinary world for its unique cuisine, with red and green chiles as the crown jewels of its food. But how did that come to be? Was there ever a New Mexico without chiles? Join Rafael for a brief history of how the food culture of New Mexico developed into what it is today.
Join the Biology Team for VdO's Bird Survey Training to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, as we celebrate this year's theme of citizen science "Every Bird Counts!" Open to current and future volunteers. We'll go over the protocol and bird ID during a tour on the Electric Shuttle.
Bring your furry friends to learn about our pet policies on the refuge and take the pledge to be a part of our B.A.R.K. Ranger program. All dogs required to be on leash and non-reactive around others.
