Saturday at the Refuge

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

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.

Weed Warriors Volunteer Work Party

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

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.

Backyard Habitat Chat

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

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! 

Nature Tots

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

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

Saturday at the Refuge

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

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.

Nature Kids

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

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

Backyard Habitat Chat

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

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! 

Valle de Oro Open House

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

Talk with our team members and local partners to learn about all that is happening to transform Valle de Oro during this free open house. Food will be served by the Friends of Valle de Oro.

Intro to New Mexico Public Lands

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

Did you know that you own over 23 million acres of public land in New Mexico? Join Ranger Dakota for a talk about New Mexico's amazingly diverse public lands and get some inspiration and information to plan your next adventure.