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March 2019
Bosque Education Guide Workshop – Friday, March 15th
The Bosque Education Guide Workshop Friday, March 15th, 2019 - 8:30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. 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. For the central activity, students construct…
Find out more »Birds and Breakfast – March 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 beings the first of the month. To register please click the url below: http://contact.friendsofvalledeoro.org/event-3298722
Find out more »April 2019
2nd Street Clean-Up – April 6th, 2019
Spring 2nd Street Clean-Up Day It is that time of the year again! We hope you will join us to help clean-up 2nd Street along Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge! This year's event will be on Saturday April 6th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will meet in the Refuge's Welcome Center at 9:00 am to grab coffee, snacks, water and fill out volunteer agreements. We provide bags, vests, and gloves for your use. We ask that you…
Find out more »Tour de Refugio Gratis – 13th Abril 2019
Ven y únete con vosotros para una gira del Valle de Oro Refugio Nacional de Silvestre muy bonito. Si eres un pajarero frecuente o nunca has ido al refugio, esta experiencia va a darle aire fresco a vos día. Únanse, miembros de la comunidad para aprender porque este refugio es el realice primera del sur oeste. Esta gira es promovida por Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. Nos vemos en el centro de bienvenidos a 9am para unirnos. Se requiere RSVP. ¡Proveeremos…
Find out more »Art Along the Rio Grande Art Fair – Saturday, April 27th
Join us for the 3rd Annual Art Along the Rio Grande -- a one-day art fair showcasing the cultural heritage and ecological significance of the Rio Grande Valley! This year's event will be on Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House located at 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 A portion of proceeds from art sales will benefit the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the Hubbell-House Alliance! Highlights of the…
Find out more »May 2019
ABRAZOS: A Community Celebration of Environmental Justice – Saturday May 18th
ABRAZOS: A Community Celebration of Environmental Justice All are invited to join in the free celebration of our community's accomplishments at the upcoming ABRAZOS: A Community Celebration of Environmental Justice on Saturday May 18th, 11am-2pm at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. There will be children's activities, music, and performances, tours of the neighborhood and refuge and FREE food. 7851 2nd St SW. For a ride to the celebration call or text 505-238-2851 For More Information, visit the Facebook Event…
Find out more »2019 Spring Beer Fundraiser – Thursday May 23rd
2019 Spring Beer Fundraiser Join us for our 2019 Spring Beer Fundraiser on Thursday May 23rd at Alien Brewpub located at 6601 Uptown Blvd NE. For $10 you get a beer of your choice and a commemorative pint glass (excluding small batch beers). A portion of proceeds benefit the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge! This is the only night when you can get this limited edition pint glass with our 2019 Beer Fundraiser image (in white) on…
Find out more »June 2019
Valle de Oro NWR Community Update Meeting – Thursday, June 6th
Valle de Oro Nation Wildlife Refuge - Community Update Meeting Thursday June 6th, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Mountain View Community Center 201 Prosperty Ave. SE, Albuquerqque, NM 87105 Join Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and partners to learn about the latest design, development and construction plans for the refuge and adjacent areas. This Community Update is a great chance to learn about the progress of the refuge and ask questions of the refuge staff and partner organizations.…
Find out more »Refuge Tour – Saturday June 8th
Join refuge staff on June 8th from 9-10 am for a tour of Valle de Oro NWR. Meet in the refuge welcome center for the beginning of the tour. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP at http://friendsofvalledeoro.wildapricot.org/event-3434519. Learn about the natural history of the area, how the refuge was established, about habitat restoration and upcoming construction and future events. Please bring water and dress for the weather. This event is free and family friendly.
Find out more »60 Hikes within 60 Miles 3rd addition celebration
We're really excited 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Albuquerque released a 3rd edition this year! It has plenty of new hikes, beautiful photographs and easy to follow trail descriptions and maps. And, Valle de Oro NWR has a hike included in this edition! Please join us this Friday, June 14th 6-7:30 pm, with author David Ryan to celebrate the 3rd edition of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Albuquerque and hike part of Valle de Oro NWR's included trail. Light refreshments…
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