Dark Sky Week Star Party
Join The Albuquerque Astronomical Society for an evening of star gazing and telescopes at Valle de Oro! Partner organizations will have information tables and there will be an educational astronomy webinar at 7 pm.
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Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Community Earth Day
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin refuge staff and community partners for a special day celebrating the resiliency of the South Valley community. There will be tours of the Mountain View neighborhood, tours of the refuge, tamales for lunch, speaker panels, and giveaways of shade trees and seeds!
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Earth Week Sunflower Kit Giveaway
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesDrop by the visitor center any time during open hours this week and pick up a free sunflower growing kit for your home while supplies last!
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Shade Tree Giveaway
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesAncestral Lands Conservation Corps will be giving away free shade trees as part of an ongoing effort to increase canopy cover in Albuquerque. You must live in one of these zip codes to claim a tree: 87102, 87104, 87105, 87121
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Earth Day Volunteer Planting Project
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day and give back to the land this year by helping the refuge biology team and the Audubon Society put new native plants in the ground at the refuge! Space is limited and participants must sign up by sending an email to Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov
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Weed Warriors Volunteer Party
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesHelp us combat invasive plants growing at the visitor center and spend a couple hours as a weed warrior! We will be pulling invasive plants that challenge native plants for space and resources. You’ll learn to identify invasive plants and tools, work gloves and snacks are provided. Plan to cover your arms and legs, wear closed-toed shoes and protect yourself ...
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Nature Tots
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesChildren ages 3-6 with an adult are welcome to explore nature through stories, simple activities, movement, and outdoor time.
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Saturday at the Refuge: Wind Chimes
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesCreate your own wind chime using natural materials like sticks, seed pods, and other found objects. As we build, we’ll explore how wind moves across the refuge landscape and how nature creates its own music. This hands-on craft is perfect for curious kids and creative adults alike.
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Nature Kids
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesChildren ages 6-10 with an adult are invited to participate in hands-on nature activities, guided exploration, and creative projects connected to refuge habitats.
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World Migratory Bird Day
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin the refuge biology team for World Migratory Bird Day. The conservation theme this year is Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter. Learn about the importance of citizen science programs that gather important data for bird conservation, including fun apps like Merlin! Afterwards, join the Bio Team on a guided bird walk in our restoration area.