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.

B.A.R.K. Ranger Kickoff

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

Bring your dogs by the Refuge to learn more about our BARK Ranger program and take the pledge! All dogs are required to be on a 6-foot non-retractable leash on the Refuge- and to pick up their waste!

Architectural Tour: Valle de Oro Visitor Center

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

Join lead architect Stephen Teeters from Formative Architecture to learn about the design elemenets and process in designing and building the new Valle de Oro Visitor Center.

Nature Tots

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

Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a Refuge Ranger! Celebrate the return of summer with a story, nature explorations, and a craft to take home.

Eastside Restoration Tour

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

Join Refuge Bio Tech, Cherry and Deputy Refuge Manager and former biologist, Ariel on a 1.5 miles walk and talk about restoration on the eastside of the Refuge. Meet at the Visitor Center.