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.

Enjoy luminarias around the visitor center and watch the stars with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. In addition to luminarias and star gazing, the evening will include: The Munchie Food Truck Crafts in the Visitor Center classroom A cello performance in the Visitor Center library Nature Store will be open, with 20% Discount for Friends and Volunteers of the Valle de ...

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge invites photographers of all ages and skill levels to enter the 2024 contest by submitting images that highlight the beauty of the refuge's wildlife, landscapes, and visitors. Winners will have their .. displayed in the visitor center. For more information, go to Photo Contest Email submissions to valledeoro@fws.gov.

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

Celebrate the season with a story, related activity, and explorations around the refuge. Perfect for ages 7-10.

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.

Help us with habitat restoration at the visitor center by volunteering to clear space for our native plant friends by removing invasive weedy plants to prepare for spring. Bring work gloves, water, and a hat. We will have tools, snacks and gloves to share.

If you're feeling stuck with the application process, bring pictures of your yard and join us for the January 25th & February 15th Backyard Habitat Chats at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge from 10am to noon. We'll have staff and volunteers on hand to guide you through the process, and you can pick up your sign and stickers that day! 

Come make tiles to go on our 2025 sculpture. In visitor center classroom.