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July 2018
September 2018
2nd Street Clean-Up Volunteer Day
2nd Street Clean-Up Volunteer Day Please join us for our biannual litter clean-up event and help clean-up 2nd Street along the Refuge before our big Build Your Refuge Day event the following weekend! We will be cleaning up 2nd Street and the Refuge itself on Saturday September 2nd, 2018 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. We will meet at the Refuge House (7851 2nd Street SW) at 9:00 am for coffee and bagels and to provide a safety briefing, discuss cleanup assignments, and provide trash…
Find out more »Build Your Refuge Day
Build Your Refuge Day Come be a proud part of your community and help Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge grow! Join us for Build Your Refuge Day September 29th 10-2 pm and to celebrate National Public Lands Day and the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System! Help build the first trail on the refuge (training and tools provided), voice ideas for education and interpretation programs, and contribute to the design of the visitor center. Also enjoy: kid friendly activities, refuge tours,…
Find out more »October 2018
FREE Rio Grande River Trip for Youth!
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the National Trail System Act with a Rio Grande paddling adventure! The Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and The Wilderness Society invite youth between the ages of 13 and 25 who are interested in experiencing and learning about our Rio on this free, guided kayaking trip. No experience necessary! Only 35 slots available. Advance registration is required. Visit here to Register and…
Find out more »4th Annual Golden Gala: Nurture Your Nature
Join us for the silent auction, buffet dinner, and an after party on the patio at Isleta Resort & Casino on Friday, October 19th - complete with live entertainment and drinks. Isleta is also offering a special hotel room rate for our event through September 28th so act fast! More details on the registration page. SCHEDULE: Opening Reception & Silent Auction - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner & Program - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm After Party, Live Auction & Music…
Find out more »Birds & Breakfast – October
Join us for October Birds and Breakfast. The event will begin with a catered breakfast by Atrisco Heritage High Academy at the Refuge education portable followed by bird watching on the Refuge and in the Bosque. This event is free and and family-friendly. Binoculars and field guides are provided. Register for the free event here. Register for the free event here.
Find out more »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…
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