Help us clean up after a magical luminaria night! We'll be picking up and disassembling 1,000 paper luminarias. Coffee and breakfast burritos will be provided by the Friends of Valle de Oro to help fuel volunteers! Space is limited, please RSVP by emailing dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

Valle de Oro NWR invites photographers of all ages & skill levels to enter the 2025 contest by submitting images that highlight the beauty of the refuge's wildlife, landscapes, and visitors. Winners will have their photo displayed in the Visitor Center and be awarded a gift from the Friends of VdO. Email your submissions to valledeoro@fws.gov. For more information, go ...