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April 2023
South Valley EJ Paddle Day
Meet at Valle de Oro NWR early for set-up and make sure to pre-register for full details. Be ready for a day of fun and learning on the water. Registration required. Click here for details: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/diversify-whitewater-community-river-float---new-mexico-albuquerque-april-887207
Find out more »May 2023
Community Update
Learn about what's happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event.
Find out more »ABQ Backyard Refuge Program at CABQ Neighborhood Fest
Celebrate nature and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with fun activities for all ages! This event will be held at Wilson Park in the International District.
Find out more »Refuge Trash Pick-Up
Please help us pick up trash in the Southeast region of the Refuge. This is an opportunity to help prepare for the field season and make the area welcoming and safe for wildlife. Contact Dakota for details: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov
Find out more »Conservation Workshop for Landowners & Community
Learn about the Rio Grande Agricultural Land Trust's work with landowners interested in protecting their farmland and natural habitat using voluntary conservation easements. Time TBD Contact info@rgalt.org or 505-270-4421 for more information about the event or the Rio Grande Agricultural Land Trust (RGALT).
Find out more »Refuge Scavenger Hunt
Stop by the Refuge to take a scavenger hunt walk. Fun for all ages! Prizes available while supplies last.
Find out more »June 2023
B.A.R.K. Ranger Kickoff
Bring your dogs by the Refuge to learn more about our BARK Ranger program and take the pledge! All dogs are required to be on a 6-foot non-retractable leash on the Refuge- and to pick up their waste!
Find out more »Architectural Tour: Valle de Oro Visitor Center
Join lead architect Stephen Teeters from Formative Architecture to learn about the design elemenets and process in designing and building the new Valle de Oro Visitor Center.
Find out more »Nature Tots
Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a Refuge Ranger! Celebrate the return of summer with a story, nature explorations, and a craft to take home.
Find out more »Eastside Restoration Tour
Join Refuge Bio Tech, Cherry and Deputy Refuge Manager and former biologist, Ariel on a 1.5 miles walk and talk about restoration on the eastside of the Refuge. Meet at the Visitor Center.
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