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March 2023
Nature Tots!
Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge ranger! Celebrate the return of spring with a story time, nature exploration, and a craft to take home! Registration is required. Please pre-register by sending an email to Wingyi_Kung@fws.gov.
Find out more »[POSTPONED] EJ Air Network: Air Pollution and Our Health
Did you know according to EPA standards Albuquerque's air quality was unhealthy for more days than not in 2022? What does that mean for our health especially in the time of pandemic? And what are we doing at Valle de Oro to make our air healthy to breathe here and beyond the Refuge? Join us in-person or online to find out more!
Find out more »Jr Duck Stamp Competition Deadline
The Junior Duck Stamp is a pictorial stamp produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to recognize the conservation efforts of young people and support environmental and conservation education programs in the United States. Mail or drop off entries to Brittany Chavarria at the Refuge: 7851 2nd Street SW, Building A Find out more at www.fws.gov/program/junior-duck-stamp
Find out more »ABQ Backyard Refuge Program Workshop
Enjoy booths, talks, and walks with native plant landscaping, rain water harvesting, pollinator habitat experts, and more! Bring native plants from your garden to swap with others. Learn how to get your space certified as a backyard refuge! This event is free! Check it out!
Find out more »Interpretive Mural Loop Walk
Join Refuge Ranger Dakota for an easy 1-mile guided walk along our Mural Loop trail with presentations on the refuge's history and our plans for environmental restoration. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and learn what makes an urban wildlife refuge special. Program meets at 10 AM by the visitor center amphitheater and will return to the visitor center by 11:30 AM.
Find out more »April 2023
Bicycling & Bingo in the Bosque
Hosted by BEMP and NACA Meet at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the morning with your bike ready! Time and details TBD. Details at losjardinesinstitute.org/ej-days-2023
Find out more »Weed Warrior Volunteer Kickoff
Join us at the visitor Center for this volunteer orientation! Get signed up as a plant management volunteer and receive a free t-shirt! Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to have parent/guardian consent!
Find out more »FLAP Open House
Learn about the 2nd Street Designs and Valle de Oro Perimeter Trail. There will be space and time to share your thoughts and comments. All are welcome- especially our neighbors! This event will take place at the Mountain View Community Center.
Find out more »Bareroot Transplanting Workshop- EJ with Disability at Mandy’s Farm
Join Flora and Fauna Farms for a bareroot transplanting of fig, jujubee, pomegranate, and sand cherry trees/shrubs! Learn alongside AgrAbility apprentices of Tres Hermanas Farming Program. Lunch will be provided. No registration required.
Find out more »Academia Atrisco: Know Your Rights, Water Rights 101
Learn about your rights in relationship to water here in Atrisco. Details about this in-person event will be posted on the EJ Community Days website: losjardinesinstitute.org/ej-days-2023
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