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๐ŸƒMarch 2026๐Ÿƒ

It's Time!

Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Annual Meeting

Saturday, March 14

Valle de Oro Visitor Center

  • Presentation will begin at 1:00, so please arrive by 12:45
  • Refreshments will be available.
  • The 2025 photo contest winners will be announced during the presentation
  • After the presentation you will be invited to participate in an activity.

Volunteers Needed

For the following activities: 

Scholarship News

The Nature Scholarship application will be opening soon!  Watch for more news soon. For general information about the scholarship, go to:

Shuttle Driver Training

Training has been rescheduled to March 14, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Contact Dakota to sign up:

March Events at the Refuge

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, March 14, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Shuttle Driver Volunteer Orientation Sign up for this training if you are interested in getting involved at the refuge as an electric shuttle driver for the 2026 season. Send an email to: dakota_dominguez@fws.gov to sign up or ask questions. 
 
Saturday, March 14, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Friends of Valle de Oro Annual Meeting See above for details 
 
Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Build your Backyard Refuge Day In partnership with Bernalillo County, Backyard Refuge Day will be at Gutiérrez-Hubbell House again this year. We'll have plants, seeds, talks, walks, demonstrations, paletas, and more! 
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Saturday, March 28, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Weed Warriors Volunteer Work Party Join us for an afternoon spent caring for the habitats around the visitor center as we work to remove invasive weeds from around native plants. Tools are provided. Bring your own work gloves, a water bottle, and layers of clothes to be prepared for varying weather conditions!

 

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