[POSTPONED] EJ Air Network: Air Pollution and Our Health

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

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 ...

Jr Duck Stamp Competition Deadline

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

Interpretive Mural Loop Walk

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

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 ...

ABQ Backyard Refuge Program Workshop

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!

Bicycling & Bingo in the Bosque

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

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

Weed Warrior Volunteer Kickoff

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

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!

FLAP Open House

Mountain View Community Center 201 Prosperity Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM

Learn about the 2nd Street Designs and Valle de Oro Perimeter Trail. There will be space and time to share your thoughts and comments. All are welcome- especially our neighbors! This event will take place at the Mountain View Community Center.

Bareroot Transplanting Workshop- EJ with Disability at Mandy’s Farm

Mandy's Farm

Join Flora and Fauna Farms for a bareroot transplanting of fig, jujubee, pomegranate, and sand cherry trees/shrubs! Learn alongside AgrAbility apprentices of Tres Hermanas Farming Program. Lunch will be provided. No registration required.

Academia Atrisco: Know Your Rights, Water Rights 101

Learn about your rights in relationship to water here in Atrisco. Details about this in-person event will be posted on the EJ Community Days website:  losjardinesinstitute.org/ej-days-2023

Mural Loop Interpretive Walk

Join Park Ranger Dakota on an easy 1-mile guided walk to learn what makes this Refuge special.