Plant Appreciation Workshop

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

Come learn about and connect with native plants through observation and art with Ranger Dakota. Register by sending an email to: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

Backyard Habitat Chat & Certification Party

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

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!

Weed Warriors Morning Work Party 

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

Spend the morning helping us manage invasive plant growth at the visitor center. RSVP by emailing Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov

EcoExplorers

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

Join us for a free, four-week ecology class for ages 8–11 at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4–25. Explore Valle de Oro’s wetlands, grasslands, and bosque through hands-on activities, walks, stories, and videos. Students will learn how these habitats support wildlife and why protecting them matters. Space is limited to 10 students. Registration required. Please email jennyparsons@gmail.com

Nature Tots

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

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

BARK Rangers

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

Bring your furry friends to learn about our pet policies on the refuge and take the pledge to be apart of our BARK Ranger program. All dogs required to be on leash and non-reactive around others.

EcoExplorers: Session 2 

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

Children ages 8-11 are invited to learn about and explore the various habitats at Valle de Oro in session 2 of a 4 part Ecology program. Please email jennyparsons@gmail.com to register.

Nature Kids 

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

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

EcoExplorers: Session 3 

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

Children ages 8-11 are invited to learn about and explore the various habitats at Valle de Oro in session 3 of a 4 part Ecology program. Please email jennyparsons@gmail.com to register.

Latino Conservation Week

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

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with outdoor activities, crafts, games, and performances.