Cancelled until further notice, due to needed repairs. Tour around the refuge, learn about restoration projects, hop off/hop on to explore on foot! Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Saturdays 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Regular departures from the visitor center

Cancelled until further notice, due to needed repairs. Tour around the refuge, learn about restoration projects, hop off/hop on to explore on foot! Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Saturdays 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Regular departures from the visitor center

Children ages 3-6 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!

Children ages 7-10 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!

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

Give back to the Earth this summer solstice and spend a couple of hours on this longest day of the year helping refuge staff remove invasive plants to make more room for native species. Send an email to dakota_dominguez@fws.gov to register.

In partnership with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society, join us to look at the stars, identify the constellations and learn more about dark skies. 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Join Ranger Dakota for a slow walk around the visitor center grounds to learn about the magic of our local desert flora. 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Learn about weaving mats and wall hangings using organic materials found on the refuge. All supplies and refreshments will be provided. Recommended for ages 7+. Please register by emailing kendall_kappler@fws.gov

Learn about building a backyard refuge in a space of any size! Join our partners for talks, walks, demonstrations, activities for kids, and take home free seeds and plants!