UPCOMING PROJECT:Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge
May 17-19 LOCATION: Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge near Las Vegas, NM THE PROJECT: This month, AWF is excited to be returning to one of our favorite project sites: the Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge was established in 2012 with the goal of protecting and restoring riparian and grassland habitat for the benefit of a wide variety of species, including long–billed curlew, loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl, mountain plover, Southwestern willow flycatcher, a number of aquatic species, and migratory grassland and woodland birds. AWF volunteers have participated in restoration activities on the property for many years. This year, we will continue our work hand-building rock restoration structures to help hold water on the landscape and make the habitat even better for wildlife. SCHEDULE: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19 Volunteers do not need to be present for the entire weekend to participate. You are welcome to join us just for the work day Saturday, or to camp for just one of the two nights. On Sunday from 9:00-1:00 AWF is hosting a special training workshop with Bill Zeedyk about how to read the landscape and plan and design restoration structures. When you RSVP, please indicate whether you plan to stay for the Sunday training. GEAR: Bring everything you need for a weekend of camping and restoration work, including work gloves, hat, long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, and sunscreen. We recommend bringing a change of shoes, and waterproof boots or boots you don’t mind getting wet. Rain gear, layers, warm clothes for the evenings and plenty of water are essential. FOOD: AWF will provide breakfast burritos and coffee/tea on Saturday morning and bison or veggie burgers on Saturday evening. Please bring a dish to share for the Saturday potluck dinner, along with your own lunches, Friday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and lots of water! TO SIGN UP: Email Sean at solowiejs@gmail.com Directions and further details will be sent to you once you sign up. ******************************************* Rito Peñas Negras May 31-June 2 LOCATION: Rito Peñas Negras in the Jemez Mountains THE PROJECT: Join AWF for our first project at a new site, the Rito Peñas Negras on the west side of the Jemez Mountains. We will be partnering with Rio Grande Return to build structures that will remediate headcuts and prevent water from draining along trails and causing erosion. SCHEDULE: Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2 Volunteers do not need to be present for the entire weekend to participate. You are welcome to join us just for the work day Saturday, or camp for just one of the two nights. GEAR: Bring everything you need for a weekend of camping and restoration work, including work gloves, hat, long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, and sunscreen. We recommend bringing a change of shoes, and waterproof boots or boots you don’t mind getting wet, as we will be working in and around the creek. Rain gear, layers, warm clothes for the evenings and plenty of water are essential. FOOD: AWF will provide breakfast burritos and coffee/tea on Saturday morning and bison or veggie burgers on Saturday evening. Please bring a dish to share for the Saturday potluck dinner, along with your own lunches, Friday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and lots of water! TO SIGN UP: Email Abe at abeaufdermauer@gmail.com Directions and further details will be sent to you once you sign up. Support AWF's work!
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2024 AWF Project Schedule
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