May 17-19: Zuni Mountains

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LOCATION: Zuni Mountains in western New Mexico.

SCHEDULE: 
Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19

THE PROJECT: Volunteers will work on fencing and build rock structures to improve the habitat of the endangered Zuni Bluehead Sucker.

GEAR: Bring everything you need for a weekend of camping. For the work, don’t forget gloves, hat, long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, and sunscreen. Warm clothes for the evenings and plenty of water are essential.

FOOD: AWF will provide breakfast burritos on Saturday morning and bison or veggie burgers on Saturday evening. Please bring something to share for the Saturday potluck dinner, along with your own lunches, Friday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. AWF will provide snacks, ice water, and drink mixes during the work days (please bring your own mug or water bottle).

TO SIGN UP: Contact Scial at [email protected]
(Details and directions will be sent to you once you sign up.)
contact the Projects Committee Chair

2013 AWF Project Schedule
MARCH 23 - Local day project in the Albuquerque Open Space
APRIL 19 to 21 - Cebolla Canyon, SE of Grants, NM
MAY 17 to 19 - Zuni Mountains 
JUNE 14 to 16 - Red Canyon on east side of the Manzano Mountains
JUNE 29 - Local day project on Glorieta Mesa 
JULY 19 to 21 - Valles Caldera
AUGUST 16 to 18 - Valles Caldera
SEPTEMBER 13 to 15 - Limestone Canyon in the San MateoMtns
OCTOBER 19 - Local day project with the 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.

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.