Come learn about all that is happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event. Free food will be provided by the Friends of Valle de Oro.

Children ages 7-10 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!

Join Ranger Dakota for a slow walk around the visitor center grounds to learn about the magic of our local desert flora.

Come learn about and connect with native plants through observation and art with Ranger Dakota. Register by sending an email to: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

Learn about building a backyard refuge in a space of any size! Join our partners for talks, walks, demonstrations, activities for kids, and take home free seeds and plants!

Spend the morning helping us manage invasive plant growth at the visitor center. RSVP by emailing Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

Join us for a free, four-week ecology class for ages 8–11 at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4–25. Explore Valle de Oro’s wetlands, grasslands, and bosque through hands-on activities, walks, stories, and videos. Students will learn how these habitats support wildlife and why protecting them matters. Space is limited to 10 students. Registration required. Please email jennyparsons@gmail.com

Children ages 3-6 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!

Bring your furry friends to learn about our pet policies on the refuge and take the pledge to be apart of our BARK Ranger program. All dogs required to be on leash and non-reactive around others.

Children ages 8-11 are invited to learn about and explore the various habitats at Valle de Oro in session 2 of a 4 part Ecology program. Please email jennyparsons@gmail.com to register.