Help 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 ...
Children ages 3-6 with an adult are welcome to explore nature through stories, simple activities, movement, and outdoor time.
Create 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.
Children ages 6-10 with an adult are invited to participate in hands-on nature activities, guided exploration, and creative projects connected to refuge habitats.
Join 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.
Tea (the infused leaves of the Camelia sinensis plant) is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, and since tea leaves come from tea trees, the flavors and scents of the teas we drink are shaped by natural cycles of renewal and decay that we can find in every ecosystem on Earth. Join us for a unique ...
Come out to the refuge for a night of stargazing, telescopes, and learning about the night sky!
Pint Night beer fundraiser at Canteen Brewhouse 6-9 pm. Your $15 donation gets you a commemorative pint glass, a pint of your choice, and supports an organization dedicated to helping shape and support Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge through environmental education, cultural awareness, conservation, and community recreation opportunities
Children ages 3-6 with an adult are welcome to explore nature through stories, simple activities, movement, and outdoor time.
Celebrate the beauty of wildflowers by making your own pressed flower bookmark. Using preserved flowers and leaves, participants will create a simple piece of nature art while learning about the plants that grow around the refuge. A peaceful, creative activity for all ages.
