*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.
*Presented by The New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program* Join us to talk about sharing space with our wild neighbors. If you bring photos of your yard, patio, or balcony, you can walk through the certification process with our staff and volunteers and take home your Backyard Refuge sign!
Published in 2019, David Ryan’s book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque included his experiences hiking and spending time at Valle de Oro in the early years before the visitor center was constructed. David will talk about his experiences hiking around the state, connections with the refuge, and about his new book Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico. ...
