NEXT PROJECT:
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Valle de Oro Wildlife Refuge

Project
LOCATION: Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge in the South Valley of Albuquerque

THE PROJECT: Join AWF for our first volunteer project of the 2019 season! We will be partnering with WildEarth Guardians, Friends of the Valle de Oro, and others on this project at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.

Valle de Oro was once a working dairy farm, and it is now one of the nation’s newest urban wildlife refuges. Lots of work is currently being done to improve habitat and visitor resources at the refuge. During this year’s project, volunteers will be planting cottonwood and willow seedlings, removing invasive vegetation, and assisting with various other needs around the refuge. ​

SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019

GEAR: For this project, you will need gloves, hat, long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, and sunscreen. Wear layers as the day may start off cool and warm up towards lunch.

FOOD: Please bring snacks and plenty of water to drink.

TO SIGN UP: Contact Scial at rioscial@gmail.com or 505-480-2906.
Directions and further details will be sent to you once you sign up.

contact the Projects Committee Chair

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2019 AWF Project Schedule
MARCH 2 - Local day project at Valle de Oro Wildlife Refuge
MARCH 15 to 17 - Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge
APRIL 19 to 21 - Wolf Creek, Ft. Union Ranch, NM 
MAY 17 to 19 - Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge
JUNE 7 to 9 - Valles Caldera
JULY 19 to 21 - Valle Vidal
AUGUST 16 to 18 - Midnight Meadows, near Questa, NM
AUG 30 to SEPT 1 - Limestone Canyon, San Mateo Mtns
SEPTEMBER 20 to 22 - Cebolla Canyon, near Grants, NM
OCTOBER 19 - Local day project with Sandia Ranger District 

awf projects

One of AWF's primary missions is to improve and preserve wildlife habitat for present and future uses. To further this goal, AWF hosts several volunteer restoration projects each year in locations around New Mexico. Project tasks include building rock structures in streambeds using the techniques developed by Bill Zeedyk, planting trees, installing fence exclosures to protect riparian areas, and removing old wire fencing that is hazardous to wildlife.

Some of the projects are one-day events at local venues in and around Albuquerque. Most are weekend camping trips in beautiful public lands in the state. Typically, participants arrive on Friday afternoon or evening, camp Friday and Saturday nights, and depart by Sunday noon. However, volunteers are welcome to join us just for the Saturday work day, or camp for just one of the two nights.

The camping events feature Saturday morning breakfast burritos and coffee, and a Saturday evening potluck dinner with grilled bison burgers and veggie options provided by AWF. Participants bring a dish to share to create a bountiful meal.

We welcome participants of all ages; individuals under 18 years of age require parental permission or supervision.