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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.