AfroMundo Festival: Migrations- Transmitting Traditions & Knowledge

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

Join us for this special dance performance event hosted at the Refuge as part of 2023 AfroMundo Festival. More info here: https://afromundo.org/festival /2023/migrations.html Registration not required.

Environmental Justice Day Community Celebration

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

Join us for a day of fun and learning at the Refuge! There will be food, music, dance, horse healing, and lots of other activities! Local organizations will be on-site to share information and resources.

City Nature Challenge @ VdO

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

Join naturalists as we document as many living beings as we can! All are needed- we are learning together. Contact Laurel at laurel@friendsofvalledeoro.org for more information.

Birding with the Bio Team

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

Participants can join the Biological Technicians of Valle de Oro NWR on a walk and/or tram trip around the Refuge to bird and learn more about the Refuge's restoration activities. No registration required.

South Valley EJ Paddle Day

Meet at Valle de Oro NWR early for set-up and make sure to pre-register for full details. Be ready for a day of fun and learning on the water. Registration required.  Click here for details: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/diversify-whitewater-community-river-float---new-mexico-albuquerque-april-887207

Community Update

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

Learn about what's happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event.

Refuge Trash Pick-Up

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

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

Stop by the Refuge to take a scavenger hunt walk. Fun for all ages! Prizes available while supplies last.