Upcoming Events
All events are FREE, open to the public, and take place at Valle de Oro's visitor center
unless noted otherwise. All times are in Mountain Time. Check websites and
our Facebook/Instagram pages for more information.
-Thurs. Jul 6-
Weed Warriors Volunteer
Orientation
Join us and get signed up and
oriented as a weed warrior
volunteer. New members
receive a free t-shirt!
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
-Fri. Jul 7-
Shuttle Driver Volunteer
Orientation
Volunteer as a shuttle driver
to help increase accessibility
on the refuge. Register by
emailing
dakota_dominguez@fws.gov
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
-Fri. Jul 7-
Nature Tots!
Children ages 3-6 and an adult
are invited to explore nature
with Ranger Brittany.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
-Thurs. Jul 13-
Buggy Bingo!
Join the Friends of Valle de Oro
for a free game of wildlife
bingo. Fun for the whole family!
10:30 am to 11:30 am
-Fri. Jul 14-
Community Seeding
Come join the Biology team to
help spread desired plant seeds
to create refuge habitats.
Register by July 7th. Email
valledeoro@fws.gov to register.
8:30 am to 10:30 am
-Sat. Jul 15-
Wildlife Tour in Spanish
Join acting Wildlife Biologist,
Cherry, and Volunteer, Ana, on a
tour to look and talk about
wildlife on the refuge in Spanish.
Register by emailing
valledeoro@fws.gov
7:30 am to 9:30 am
-Sat. Jul 15-
Latino Conservation Week
Kick-off Celebration
Let's celebrate Latino
Conservation Week with
family-fun outdoor activities
and free food!
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
-Jul 18 to 22-
Latino Conservation
Week- Scavenger Hunt
Stop by the refuge visitor center
any time during operating hours
to participate in this special
scavenger hunt. Prizes will be
given while supplies last.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
-Fri. Jul 21-
Weed Warriors Volunteer
Work Day
Join us for this group event to
help remove invasive plants
around the refuge.
7:30 am to 11:00 am
-Sat. Jul 22-
Westside Restoration Tour
in English and Spanish
Join acting Wildlife Biologist,
Cherry, Deputy Refuge
Manager, Ariel, and
Volunteer, Ana, on a 1.5 mile
walk and talk about riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
Learn more about riparian
and wetland restoration on
the westside of the refuge.
Register by emailing
valledeoro@fws.gov.
8:00 am to 9:30 am
Nature Art and Mindfulness
-Fri. Jul 28-
Spend time outside and learn
some techniques and benefits
of nature drawing. No
experience needed and all
supplies provided.
Ages: 14+
9:30 am to 10:40 am
-Sat. Jul 29-
Banding in the Land of
Enchantment
Join Jason with Rio Grande Bird
Research to see and learn about
birds of the Rio Grande Valley.
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
-Fri. Aug 4-
Nature Tots!
Children ages 3-6 and an adult
are invited to explore nature
with Ranger Brittany.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
-Fri. Aug 11-
Weed Warriors Volunteer
Work Day
Join us for this group event to
help remove invasive plants
around the refuge.
7:30 am to 11:00 am
-Sat. Aug 12-
Summer Fiesta
Join us for an afternoon of
Latin American music by Sin
Fronteras. Free fun for the
whole family!
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
-Thurs. Aug 17-
Community Update
Come learn about all that is
happening to transform Valle
de Oro at this open house
event.
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
-Sat. Aug 19-
Archery Pop-up
Join us to learn about archery
safety and the basics of
shooting a bow. No experience
necessary.
Best for ages 10+
9:00 am to 11:30 am
-Fri. Aug 25-
Nature Art and Mindfulness
Spend time outside and learn
some techniques and benefits
of nature drawing. No
experience needed and all
supplies provided.
Ages 14+
9:30 am to 10:40 am
-Sat. Aug 26-
Birds are Real
Join community members, Haley
and Emi for a nature sketch walk
followed by migratory bird
themed lino-printing on tote
bags! Register by emailing
brittany_chavarria@fws.gov.
8:00 am to 10:00 am
-Fri. Sept 1-
Weed Warriors Volunteer
Work Day
Join us for this group event to
help remove invasive plants
around the refuge.
7:30 am to 11:00 am
-Fri. Sept 1-
Nature Tots!
Children ages 3-6 and an adult
are invited to explore nature
with Ranger Brittany.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
-Sat. Sept 2-
Conservation Carnivale
Come learn about local
ecosystems by enjoying this
interactive science circus!
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
-Sat. Sept 2-
Paint and Sip
Join local artist, Haley
Greenfeather English for an
outdoor sunset paint and sip on
the visitor center back patio.
Only nonalcoholic drinks will be
served. Register by emailing
brittany_chavarria@fws.gov.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
-Sat. Sept 9-
Star Party
In partnership with The
Albuquerque Astronomical
Society, join us to look at the
stars and identify constellations!
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
-Sat. Sept 16-
BARK Ranger
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.
9:00 am to 11:00 am
-Fri. Sept 22-
Nature Art and Mindfulness
Spend time outside and learn
some techniques and benefits
of nature drawing. No
experience needed and all
supplies provided.
Ages 14+
9:30 am to 10:40 am