Community Update
2023-05-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Learn about what’s happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event.

ABQ Backyard Refuge Program at CABQ Neighborhood Fest
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-20 | NM
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.

Refuge Trash Pick-Up
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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

Conservation Workshop for Landowners & Community
2023-05-25 - 2023-05-26 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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).

Refuge Scavenger Hunt
2023-05-27 03:00 | NM
Stop by the Refuge to take a scavenger hunt walk. Fun for all ages! Prizes available while supplies last.

B.A.R.K. Ranger Kickoff
2023-06-03 03:00 - 05:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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!

Architectural Tour: Valle de Oro Visitor Center
2023-06-10 03:00 - 04:30 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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.

Nature Tots
2023-06-10 07:00 - 08:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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.

Eastside Restoration Tour
2023-06-17 02:00 - 04:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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.

Star Party
2023-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
In partnership with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society, join us to look at the stars and identify constellations.

ALMA Community Tile Making Workshop
2023-06-24 05:00 - 07:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join our partners at ALMA for a tile making workshop to go towards the new mosaic sculptures.

Summer 2023 Calendar
2023-07-07 02:00 - 2023-09-22 11:00 | NM
Check out all of our upcoming events this summer!

Opening Doors to Nature Scholarship- Applications Due
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-04 | NM
Our 2023-2024 Nature Scholarship is open! The Friends will award 4 scholarships in the amount of $500 each to four undergraduate college students who are planning to pursue an environmentally-focused career or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate conservation/environmental degree or certificate program.
Completed applications must be received by the Friends of Valle de Oro no later than 11:59 pm Friday, August 4, 2023. Late applications, or portions of applications, will not be accepted.
If you have questions, please contact Joan Morrison at joan@friendsofvalledeoro.org or 860-209-2328.
https://friendsofvalledeoro.org/open-doors-to-nature-scholarship-2023-2024/

Walk for the Wild 2023
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-07 | NM

Fall Calendar
2023-10-06 18:00 - 2023-12-30 17:00 | NM

Annular Eclipse (Of The Heart)
2023-10-14 02:00 - 06:00 | NM

Build Your Backyard Refuge Day
2023-10-21 03:30 - 07:30 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States

ALMA Crane Mosaics Dedication
2023-11-04 05:00 - 07:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States

Member Meet Up
2023-11-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Hey, Friends! We’re gathering immediately after the ALMA Dedication. No formal program- just an opportunity to meet others, enjoy some food, and learn more about our committees.
Not a member yet? Need to renew? Visit friendsofvalledeoro.org/membership/

Community Update Night
2023-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Learn about what’s happening to transform Valle de Oro at the open house event.
Members of the Friends board and Refuge Development Committee will share how you can get more involved!

Nature Tots
2023-11-10 03:00 - 04:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Children ages 3-6 (with an adult) are invited to explore nature with Ranger Brittany!

Refuge Trash Pickup
2023-11-16 02:00 - 05:00 | NM
Please help us pick up trash from the Northeast region of the Refuge. This is an opportunity to help make the area welcoming and safe for wildlife.

Sunset Mural Walk
2023-11-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join Ranger Dakota on a 1-mile guided walk to learn about the history and the Refuge and our plans for restoration.

Planning to attend this event? Head to Canteen Brewhouse afterwards for the Friends’ Beer Fundraiser!

Beer Fundraiser
2023-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | NM
Join the Friends for happy hour! We’re gathering at Canteen Brewhouse for our next Beer Fundraiser.
$12 gets you a pint and take-home glass with our new design. Proceeds go directly to the Friends. Canteen is also donating $1 from every High Plains Pilsner and Exodus IPA sold that night.
Live music , good company, raffle and tasty brews- sounds like you should invite a friend or two to join ya.

Fall Paint & Sip
2023-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join local artist, Rhea Sarason, for a VdO landscape paint and sip. Only no-nalchoholic drinks will be served. Seating is limited, please register by emailing brittany_chavarria@fws.gov

Visitor Center Closed for Thanksgiving
2023-11-22 - 2023-11-23 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States

#GivingTuesday
2023-11-27 - 2023-11-28 | NM
There are so many opportunities to give back!
Make a donation to the Friends! Become a member! Join a committee! Sign up to volunteer!

New Mexico Poet Laureate Reading & Conversation
2023-12-02 03:00 - 04:30 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp for a reading from her new book, Worn Smooth Between Devourings, and a conversation with environmental journalist Laura Paskus.

BARK Ranger
2023-12-08 03:00 - 05:00 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Bring your furry friends to learn about our pet policies on the Refuge and take the pledge to be a part of our BARK Ranger program. All dogs are required to be on leash.

Saturday at the Refuge
2024-07-20 04:30 - 06:30 | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join us for free food, arts and crafts, ranger-led activities and fun for the whole family!
