Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is honored to host visiting Park Ranger Wingyi from our fellow urban NWR, John Heinz NWR. Come meet Wingyi and learn about this very special refuge in Philadelphia that is celebrated as the very first Urban National Wildlife Refuge in the system!
Come learn about what's happening to transform Valle de Oro at this open house event!
Join Refuge Ranger Dakota for an easy 1-mile guided walk along our Mural Loop trail with presentations on the refuge’s history and our plans for environmental restoration. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and learn what makes an urban wildlife refuge special. Program meets at 10 AM by the visitor center amphitheater and will return to the visitor center ...
Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge ranger! Celebrate the return of spring with a story time, nature exploration, and a craft to take home! Registration is required. Please pre-register by sending an email to Wingyi_Kung@fws.gov.
Did you know according to EPA standards Albuquerque's air quality was unhealthy for more days than not in 2022? What does that mean for our health especially in the time of pandemic? And what are we doing at Valle de Oro to make our air healthy to breathe here and beyond the Refuge? Join us in-person or online to find ...
The Junior Duck Stamp is a pictorial stamp produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to recognize the conservation efforts of young people and support environmental and conservation education programs in the United States. Mail or drop off entries to Brittany Chavarria at the Refuge: 7851 2nd Street SW, Building A Find out more at www.fws.gov/program/junior-duck-stamp
Join Refuge Ranger Dakota for an easy 1-mile guided walk along our Mural Loop trail with presentations on the refuge's history and our plans for environmental restoration. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and learn what makes an urban wildlife refuge special. Program meets at 10 AM by the visitor center amphitheater and will return to the visitor center ...
Enjoy booths, talks, and walks with native plant landscaping, rain water harvesting, pollinator habitat experts, and more! Bring native plants from your garden to swap with others. Learn how to get your space certified as a backyard refuge! This event is free! Check it out!
Hosted by BEMP and NACA Meet at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the morning with your bike ready! Time and details TBD. Details at losjardinesinstitute.org/ej-days-2023
Join us at the visitor Center for this volunteer orientation! Get signed up as a plant management volunteer and receive a free t-shirt! Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to have parent/guardian consent!
