Nature Kids
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 7851 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesChildren ages 7-10 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!
Children ages 7-10 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!
Join Ranger Dakota for a slow walk around the visitor center grounds to learn about the magic of our local desert flora.
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
Join us for a Backyard Habitat Chat at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge from 10am to noon. We'll have staff and volunteers on hand to talk about habitat, and if you're wanting help certifying your space, guide you through the process. If you bring pictures of your space, you can even pick up your sign and stickers that day!
Spend the morning helping us manage invasive plant growth at the visitor center. RSVP by emailing Ranger Dakota at: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov
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
Children ages 3-6 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!
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.
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.
Children ages 7-10 with an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge volunteer!
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