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November 2018
Birds & Burritos: A Friends’ Member Event
Birds & Burritos A Friends' Member Event Join us for our first Birds and Burritos Friends Member Event on Saturday, November 10th from 8-10 am at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. The event will begin with breakfast burritos followed by guided bird watching at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and in the bosque. This event is free for members and family friendly. Binoculars and field guides are first come first serve. RSVP is Required for this event. If you are a member, CLICK…
Find out more »November Birds & Breakfast
Join a group of enthusiastic bird watchers for breakfast and bird watching. No experience necessary. Binoculars and field guides provided. RSVP by: November 13th, space is limited. Free and family friendly. The event will being with breakfast in the classroom portable, bird watching to follow around 8:30 am. To Register CLICK HERE
Find out more »December 2018
Pizza with Purpose – Friends’ Fundraiser at CPK
Eat Pizza and Support the Friends! Please stop by California Pizza Kitchen in ABQ Uptown at any time during business hours on Wednesday December 12th or Thursday December 13th and 20% of your purchase will be contributed to the Friends of Valle de Oro NWR! This is a great opportunity to eat some delicious food and support the work of the Friends and Valle de Oro NWR. All you need to do is present the flyer below during your visit…
Find out more »2018 Photo Contest – Submission Deadline is December 31st!
Photographers Wanted! Valle de Oro NWR invites photographers from all levels of expertise and age groups to enter the 2018 Valle de Oro NWR Photo Contest. The contest is open to all visitors—public, employees, Friends and volunteers. Highlight your local Refuge! We are looking for striking images of Valle de Oro—on the ground, in the air, or any perspective. Images should capture the beauty of the refuge highlighting its wildlife, landscapes and visitors. Categories Photographers should choose the most…
Find out more »January 2019
Bosque Education Guide Workshop – January 3rd, 2019
The Bosque Education Guide Workshop Thursday, January 3, 2019 - 8:30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. ** PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED LOCATION** Are you an educator, or know an educator, seeking new and exciting environmental educational curriculum, especially focused on our Albuquerque gem; the Bosque and the Middle Rio Grande Ecosystem? Registration for the Bosque Education Guide Workshop is open! The Bosque Education Guide is an interdisciplinary curriculum about the Middle Rio Grande Valley ecosystem. The curriculum provides classroom-based and field activities for students grades K-12.…
Find out more »February 2019
2019 Winter Beer Fundraiser – February 8th, 5-9 pm
Join us at Canteen Brewhouse for our first beer fundraiser of 2019! Friday, February 8th | 5-9 pm Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Stop by the brewery between 5 and 9 pm, to enjoy our specialty Valle de Oro beer and music. A portion of proceeds from every Valle de Oro beer and commemorative pint glass combo for $10.00 will benefit our work - and you can show your love for the refuge all year long with your pint glass featuring our new 2019 design! Keep an eye out…
Find out more »Refuge Tour at Valle de Oro – February 9th
Come and join us for a free tour of the beautiful Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and to see its inhabitants! Whether you’re a frequent birder or have never set foot on the refuge, this will sure add some light and fresh air to your day. Join youth members of the community to learn why this refuge is the first of its kind in the southwest! The tour is provide by Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and sponsored by the…
Find out more »Birds and Breakfast – February 16th
Breakfast begins at 8 am in the refuge education portable followed by bird watching with local bird guides on the refuge. No experience necessary. Binoculars and field guides provided. Registration is required and begins the first of the month. To sign up and for more information click here!
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