Art Along the Rio Grande

Gutiérrez Hubbell House 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW, ABQ, New Mexico, United States

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 ...

Rio Grande Water Quality Workshop

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

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.

Native Seed Bursts for Healing the Earth and Ourselves

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

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.

Spreading Sunflower Love, Sanchez Farm Service Day

Sanchez Farm Open Space 1180 Arenal Rd SW, ABQ, NM, United States

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 ...

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.   ...

Alternative Economies: Barter, Trade, Sell, Buy, Free Community Meet

Los Jardines Institute 803 La Vega Dr. SW, ABQ, NM, United States

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.

Tile Making Workshop

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Join us on the Refuge for a tile making workshop with ALMA. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.

Beer Fundraiser

Canteen Brewhouse 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Join us at Canteen Brewhouse for our first Beer Fundraiser of 2022! Stop by the brewery on Thursday, May 26 between 5 and 9 pm to enjoy the beer, live music and some time with the Friends.  A portion of proceeds will benefit the Friends of  Valle de Oro. You can purchase a beer and commemorative pint glass combo for ...

Star Party

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Join us on the Refuge for a Star Party! This event is held in partnership with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society.

Movie Night: Encanto

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at the Valle de Oro NWR! Join us for a family movie night on July 15. We'll be screening Encanto at the Refuge! The "doors" open at 7:30pm. The movie begins at 8pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This event is held in partnership with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Latino Outdoors. For more information, contact Jaidyn Armijo-Sonnenberg at jaidyn_armijo-sonnenberg@fws.gov. ...