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April 2022
Environmental Justice Toxic Tour
Take a virtual toxic tour with the Environmental Justice Leadership Team. The tour will highlight the environmental justice advocacy work happening in the Refuge's host community, the Mountain View Neighborhood. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.
Find out more »Visitor Center Volunteer Training
The Visitor Center at Valle de Oro NWR is opening in May- and we need your help! Join us on Tuesday, April 26 for a special volunteer training for the new Visitor Center. Dakota Dominguez, the Refuge Volunteer Coordinator, will lead a Refuge orientation for the first hour. During the second hour. volunteers will be trained on Nature Store operations and/or Welcome Desk to-dos. Please RSVP using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fa9a823aafdce9-visitor Questions can be directed to Dakota at dakota_dominguez@fws.gov or Kathleen at naturestore@friendsofvalledeoro.org.
Find out more »Nuestras Acequias: Water Rights and Environmental Justice Panel
Join Bernalillo County Open Space from April 22 to July 9 at the Gutierrez Hubbell House for Nuestras Acequias, remembering our history, irrigating our crops and nourishing the future of our community. This event is hosted by BernCo Open Space, Gutierrez Hubbell House, CESOS, SVRAA, and AFSC. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.
Find out more »Composting
Join Cotton Blossom Gardens for a composting workshop at Iselata Pueblo. There will be various sessions over two days: Friday, April 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Saturday, April 30, 10:00am-1:30pm Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.
Find out more »Art Along the Rio Grande
Join us for the 6th Annual Art Along the Rio Grande — a one-day art fair showcasing the cultural heritage and ecological significance of the Rio Grande Valley! The event will be on Saturday, April 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Gutiérrez Hubbell House. Proceeds from artist registration fees and any art donated to the raffle will benefit the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the Gutiérrez Hubbell House Alliance!
Find out more »May 2022
Rio Grande Water Quality Workshop
Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department will be on the Refuge to educate participants on water quality of the Rio Grande. Water quality kits will teach users about dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.
Find out more »Native Seed Bursts for Healing the Earth and Ourselves
We will make Seed Bursts of local mud, clay, and seeds to be used for spreading native and healing seeds throughout our community. This is an activity that educates us on local plants, medicinal herbs and connecting ourselves to the earth. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.
Find out more »Spreading Sunflower Love, Sanchez Farm Service Day
Come spread sunflower seeds with the community. Members of Recuerda Cesar Chavez Committee will be offering a workshop on seed ball making and sunflower seed spreading. We will also partner with UNM graduate students to plant seeds and vegetable starts in the community Wisdom Garden. Our Humanity project will offer a free COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinic, COVID-19 at-home tests, and educational materials. AgriCultura Network will provide free bags of produce, and we will have free seeds and educational activities for…
Find out more »EJ & Paddle Day: an Educational Journey along the Middle Rio Grande
Join Adobe Whitewater Club for a paddle skills 101 outing combined with Environmental Justice education on Mountain View community issues and Rio Grande history. We will travel the Rio from Bridge/Central to Rio Bravo or Rio Bravo to Isleta. Space is limited but sure to RSVP. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here. Please note: This event was listed as May 15 on the flier. This was a misprint. The event is indeed…
Find out more »Alternative Economies: Barter, Trade, Sell, Buy, Free Community Meet
This will be a type of swap meet that will focus on trading, bartering, selling, buying or giveing away things, products, services and skills from participants. Food and Drink will be available for sale. LJI will provide: Copies of Principles, Water, free COVID tests, and carrots. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.
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