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.
-Fri. Jan 3-
Nature Tots
Children ages 3-6 and an
adult are invited to explore
nature with a refuge ranger!
10:00 am to 11:30 am
-Fri. Jan 10-
Nature Kids
Celebrate the season with a
story, related activity, and
explorations around the
refuge. Perfect for ages 7-10.
10:00 am to 11:30 am
-Sat. Jan 11-
Saturday at the Refuge
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.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
-Fri. Jan 24-
Weed Warriors Volunteer
Work Party
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.
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
-Sat. Feb 1-
Photo Contest Award
Ceremony
Join us as we announce the
winners of the 2024 Valle
de Oro NWR Photo
Contest!
10:00 am to 11:00 am
-Fri. Feb 7-
Nature Tots
Children ages 3-6 and an
adult are invited to explore
nature with a refuge
ranger!
10:00 am to 11:30 am
-Sat. Feb 8-
Saturday at the Refuge
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.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
-Fri. Feb 15-
Nature Kids
Celebrate the season with a
story, related activity, and
explorations around the
refuge. Perfect for ages 7-10.
10:00 am to 11:30 am
-Thur. Feb 20-
Valle de Oro Open House
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.
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
-Fri. Feb 28-
Intro to New Mexico Public
Lands
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.
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
-Sat. Mar 1-
BARK Rangers
Bring your furry friends to learn
about our pet policies on the
refuge and take the pledge to
be apart of the program. All
dogs required to be on 6ft nonretractable
leash and nonreactive
around others.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
-Fri. Mar 7-
Nature Tots
Children ages 3-6 and an
adult are invited to explore
nature with a refuge ranger!
10:00 am to 11:30 am
-Fri. Mar 7-
Shuttle Volunteer
Orientation
Interested in helping others
explore Valle de Oro?
Consider becoming an
electric shuttle driver
volunteer! All shuttle driver
volunteers must complete
this orientation and have a
valid drivers' license. Send
an email to Ranger Dakota
at
dakota_dominguez@fws.gov
to sign up.
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
-Sat. Mar 8-
Saturday at the Refuge
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.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
-Sat. Mar 15-
NM Junior Duck Stamp
Contest Entry Deadline
Mail or drop off entries to:
7851 2nd Street SW, Bld. A
Albuquerque, NM 87105. For
more info, contact Ranger
Brittany by email at
brittany_chavarria@fws.gov.
Mail in by midnight or drop
off by 4 pm MDT.
-Fri. Mar 28-
Springtime in the Desert
Interpretive Plant Walk
Join Ranger Dakota for a slow
walk around the visitor center
grounds to learn about the
magic of our local desert plants.
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm