Birds & Burritos A Friends' Member Event Join us for our first Birds and Burritos Friends Member Event on Saturday, November 10th from 8-10 am at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. The event will begin with breakfast burritos followed by guided bird watching at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and in the bosque. This event is free for members and family friendly. ...

Join a group of enthusiastic bird watchers for breakfast and bird watching. No experience necessary. Binoculars and field guides provided. RSVP by: November 13th, space is limited. Free and family friendly. The event will being with breakfast in the classroom portable, bird watching to follow around 8:30 am. To Register CLICK HERE

Eat Pizza and Support the Friends! Please stop by California Pizza Kitchen in ABQ Uptown at any time during business hours on Wednesday December 12th or Thursday December 13th and 20% of your purchase will be contributed to the Friends of Valle de Oro NWR! This is a great opportunity to eat some delicious food and support the work of ...

  Photographers Wanted! Valle de Oro NWR invites photographers from all levels of expertise and age groups to enter the 2018 Valle de Oro NWR Photo Contest. The contest is open to all visitors—public, employees, Friends and volunteers. Highlight your local Refuge! We are looking for striking images of Valle de Oro—on the ground, in the air, or any perspective. ...

The Bosque Education Guide Workshop Thursday, January 3, 2019 - 8:30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.  ** PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED LOCATION** Are you an educator, or know an educator, seeking new and exciting environmental educational curriculum, especially focused on our Albuquerque gem; the Bosque and the Middle Rio Grande Ecosystem? Registration for the Bosque Education Guide Workshop is open! The Bosque Education Guide is an ...

Come and join us for a free tour of the beautiful Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and to see its inhabitants! Whether you’re a frequent birder or have never set foot on the refuge, this will sure add some light and fresh air to your day. Join youth members of the community to learn why this refuge is the ...

Breakfast begins at 8 am in the refuge education portable followed by bird watching with local bird guides on the refuge. No experience necessary. Binoculars and field guides provided. Registration is required and begins the first of the month. To sign up and for more information click here!  

Join Valle de Oro NWR and The Albuquerque Astronomical Society for the Refuge's first ever star party! Join us on Friday, March 8th from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, for a free and family friendly night of stargazing, constellation tours, and a presentation about Dark Skies and ways to prevent light pollution The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) will provide excellent ...