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January 2026
Happy New Year!
January Events at the Refuge
Saturday, January 3, 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday at the Refuge: Sun Catcher Crafts Explore winter light at the refuge by creating simple sun catchers. This activity highlights seasonal light and reflection during the shortest days of the year. These community open house days invite visitors of all ages to engage creatively and thoughtfully with the refuge landscape.
Friday, January 9, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature Kids Children ages 6-10 with an adult are invited to participate in hands-on nature activities, guided exploration, and creative projects connected to refuge habitats.
Saturday, January 10, 10:30 am - Noon
Mural Loop Interpretive Walk Join Ranger Dakota for an easy 1-mile walk along our Field Murals trail to learn how these works of art represent our community’s vision and plans for habitat restoration at Valle de Oro.
Saturday, January 31, 9:30-11:30 am
Coffee & Cruise: Ranger Talk and Refuge Tour Join Ranger Dakota for a coffee and a ranger talk about the history of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge at the visitor center, followed by a tour of refuge habitat restoration projects in our electric shuttle.
To see events in February and March, check out our event calendar!
Volunteers needed in the Nature Store
Do you enjoy meeting the public? Promoting the Friends and Valle de Oro? Then volunteering in the Nature Store may be right for you! If interested, please email our Store Manager, Kathleen McKinstry at: kathleen@friendsofvalledeoro.org.
Volunteers needed to co-lead Nature Tots and Nature Kids
Do you enjoy working with youth and education programs? If interested, please email Jenny Parsons at jennyparsons@gmail.com.
