Dia Del Rio – Celebrate the Rio Grande!

 Celebrate our beloved Rio Grande on Dia del Rio. October 20, 2012 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM   Join the Open Space Division in their annual Rio Grande celebration by planting shrubs and cleaning trails and picking up trash. Free snacks will be provided during morning sign in and a light lunch courtesy of the West Central … Continue reading →

The Secret Language of Roses

 Discover the history of The Secret Language of Roses at the Albuquerque Botanic Garden. September 29-30 9:00AM-5:00PM The Albuquerque Rose Society will reveal the ancient meanings of roses, and visitors will have a chance to make their own tussie mussies (hand-held nosegays). There will be a special craft area where you can create your own … Continue reading →

Celebrate Elephant Conservation Day with Daizy!

Celebrate Elephant Conservation Day with Daizy the Elephant! Learn about endangered Asian elephants and efforts to protect them. Aug 25, 2012 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM ABQ BioPark Zoo 903 Tenth Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Activities: 10 a.m. – Discovery, Story Time and Girl Scout Daizy patch challenges. 10:30 – Zookeeper Q & A 11 a.m. – Albert and Samson, the male elephants, show off and … Continue reading →

BioBlitz!

Join in on the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center BioBlitz! It’s a giant scavenger hunt for living organisms. Join scientific experts in looking for mammals, insects, birds, reptiles, wildflowers, trees, fungi, and more! The event is completely FREE and sure to be lots of fun! August 10-11 Gates open to the public at 5:00AM For more … Continue reading →

Summer Fun at Wildlife West

Enjoy the Wildlife West Nature Park Music Festival July 20-22, with the whole family! Wildlife West is a wildlife preserve and “enhanced zoo,” is located just 20 minutes from Albuquerque, New Mexico in nearby Edgewood. Music festivals include workshops, contests, open jams, and other events, providing entertainment and fun for musicians and visitors alike! The music festival … Continue reading →