Saturday at the Refuge

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

Join us for a ranger-led activity, arts and crafts, and fun for the whole family. Free food will be provided by the Friends of Valle de Oro.

Writing to Heal the Land

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

A creative writing workshop led by local author Anthony Fleg. All ages are welcome! The author will be signing his book "Writing to Heal: A Pandemic Journey to Healing."

Backyard Habitat Chat

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

Join us at the Valle de Oro NWR Visitor Center to talk about autumn yard care and preparing your refuge for winter. If you have not yet certified your space as a backyard refuge, this is also an opportunity to complete your application. Bring pictures of your space!

Wild at Night and Star Party

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

Join this Halloween themed fun with a costume contest, nocturnal wildlife tour, family activities and a star viewing party with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society.

Nature Tots

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

Children ages 3-6 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a Refuge Ranger.

Free Paper Making Workshop (fund-raiser)

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

Join us: Learn how to make paper embedded with native plant seeds Enjoy refreshments with your community Bring the whole family! Paper products will be donated to the Valle de Oro Nature Store Proceeds from sale of the paper will support habitat restoration, youth employment opportunities, and more! Have fun and support your community

Saturday at the Refuge: Birds are Real

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

Join us in learning about the birds of Valle de Oro, followed by a linoleum printing workshop. Free food provided by the Friends of Valle de Oro. Fun for the whole family!

Community Update Night

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

Come learn about all that is happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event.

Coffee and Cruise: Ranger Talk and Refuge Tour

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

Join Ranger Dakota for a talk on the background of the refuge at the visitor center, followed by a tour in our electric shuttle. Space is limited! Participants must pre-register by sending an email to Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

Weed Warriors Afternoon Volunteer Work Party

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

Join us to help battle noxious weeds growing at the refuge, and save native plants. Please bring work or gardening gloves if you have them, or borrow a pair from us.