Nature Tots
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesChildren ages 3-6 (with an adult) are invited to explore nature with Ranger Brittany!
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Refuge Trash Pickup
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
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin 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
Canteen Brewhouse 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NMJoin 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 ...
Fall Paint & Sip
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin 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
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States#GivingTuesday
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
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin 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
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesBring 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
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesJoin us for free food, arts and crafts, ranger-led activities and fun for the whole family!