7th Annual Golden Gala “Non-Event” Fundraiser!

You are cordially invited to the Friends of Valle de Oro NWR's 2021 Golden Gala Non-Event Fundraiser! This year we are having a "NON-EVENT" event for our 7th Golden Gala... what does that mean? It means you can support our biggest funraiser of the year from the comfort of your home and at your convenience! The Friends of Valle de ...

2021 7th Annual Golden Gala Online Auction

Our Auction will be held online from Nov 1 - Nov 7 . We have an exciting array of items this year for the online auction and encourage you to keep checking the Gala Auction website to preview what's will be available to bid on and win Nov 1 - 7. Auction items can be previewed starting October 1st on ...

Tularosa Basin Downwinders Annual Demonstrtion & Educational Fiesta.

Trinity Site and Carrizozo NM, United States

Participants will travel to the Trinity Site to support the Rally and material drop that the Tularosa Downwinders Consortium have organized from 9:00-2:00. Folks will then go to Tularosa for food and music in the Tularosa Park.   Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.

McEwen Pond Day of Service in honor of Cesar Chavez

McEwen Pond 1925 Citation Drive SW, ABQ, NM, United States

Participants will remove trash and invasive species from this prescription walking trail. There will also be light trail restoration. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.

Refuge Tour

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

Tour the visitor center and bird watch with the Refuge's visitor services and biology staff! Two tours will be offered that day: 8:00 am to 10:00 am (two families/groups of 6 welcome) 10:30 am to 12:30 am (two families/groups of 6 welcome) Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.

Take a Water Walk

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Participants will walk the route of stormwater! We will start in the National Hispanic Cultural Center parking area and make our way to the river. Along the way we will pick up trash and if time permits, we will make an art project with trash. We will also be doing some basic water testing to gauge the health of the ...

Take a Water Walk

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Participants will walk the route of stormwater! We will start in the National Hispanic Cultural Center parking area and make our way to the river. Along the way we will pick up trash and if time permits, we will make an art project with trash. We will also be doing some basic water testing to gauge the health of the ...

Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy Communities: Work & Learn at the Farm

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

Learn about soil health and organic farming with Los Jardines Institute. Participants will also enjoy a simple meal and paletas from Pop Fizz. Register for this event here. Learn more about Environmental Justice Community Days here.

Environmental Justice Toxic Tour

Online Event

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.  

Visitor Center Volunteer Training

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

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 ...