Amigos de la Sevilleta
There are no events scheduled at this time. However, the refuge is open; please check the Visit Sevilleta page for hours and other information.
Spring to Sevilleta
Spring to Sevilleta is a fun-filled family day at the refuge.
Take bus tours of the refuge and UNM Field Station research at 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., on a first-come-first-served basis. Interactive stations at the Visitors Center will highlight Bolson tortoises, the Mexican grey wolf reintroduction program, UNM Long Term Environmental Research, wildflower seed ball making, Nature Trail activity books, and outdoor education ̶ something for family members of all ages. As always, you can hike Sevilleta’s great trails ̶ Mesa View, Ladrones Vista and wetlands ̶ at your leisure. Food will be available for purchase.
Amigos de la Sevilleta is hosting Spring to Sevilleta and would love to share the refuge with you. Plan now; bring the family; enjoy the day at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. I-25 Exit 169.
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
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9 am - 2 pm
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Visitor Center
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No reservation required.
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Free
Ladrones Vista Guided Hike
Join us for a 3.5 -mile, moderate hike. Wear hiking boots, bring water, and, if you like, walking poles. Dress for the weather. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are permitted.
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Friday, March 15, 2024
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10 am - 1 pm
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Visitor Center
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No reservation required.
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Free
Full Moon Hike
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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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5 - 8 pm
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Visitor Center
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No reservation required.
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Free
Full moon hiking is back at Sevilleta NWR. This is a 3-mile, moderate hike to the top of the mesa. Wear hiking boots, bring water, and, if you like, walking poles. Dress for the weather. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are permitted.
Presentation: Bolson Tortoises are Coming to Sevilleta NWR
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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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2-4pm
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Sevilleta NWR Visitor Center
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Free
The largest and rarest of the six North American tortoise species, the Bolson Tortoise is thought to have once lived throughout most of the Chihuahuan desert, but its current range is restricted to a small area in north central Mexico. In an effort to bolster the population of this critically endangered species, Sevilleta NWR has been selected by the US Fish & Wildlife Service to receive a group of these animals starting in 2024, with the goal of establishing a self-sustaining population on the SNWR. How do you do this? What problems must you solve? How do you know if you are successful? Learn the answers to these questions from Dr. Chris Wiese, Senior Biologist with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, and leader of the highly successful Bolson Tortoise Project on the Armendaris and Ladder Ranches near Truth or Consequences. Dr. Wiese is one of the leading authorities on the Bolson Tortoise, having worked with them for the past 16 years.
This talk will take place at the annual meeting of Amigos de la Sevilleta. Members and non-members are invited. Refreshments provided.
Annual Christmas Bird Count
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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
If you would like to participate, please send an email to members@amigosdelasevilleta.org with Christmas Bird Count as the subject.
Sevilleta Annual Butterfly Count
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Saturday, August 12, 2022
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9am-2pm
Would you like to help the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge survey butterflies? Each year, the refuge conducts a survey and submits the data to the North American Butterfly Association, which maintains long
term records of butterfly populations around the country. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Colin Barnett, President, Amigos de la Sevilleta, members@amigosdelasevilleta.org. Put Butterfly Count in the Subject field.
Pino Rim Cactus Tour
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April 21, 2023
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8 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505-864-4021 (no emails)
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Free
Join staff and naturalists on this moderate- strenuous hike along the rim of the Los Pino’s in search of blooming beauties. The hike will be over uneven surfaces, up hills and in arroyos. Pack your lunch and grab your hiking stick. Space is limited, make your reservations soon.
Spring Fiesta
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May 20, 2023
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10 - 3 pm
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Visitor Center
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Free
SEVILLETA
National Wildlife Refuge
50th ANNIVERSARY
¡FIESTA!
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
10 am - 2 pm
at the Visitor Center
SEVILLETA SPRING
Free Family Event
guided nature walks • arts & crafts • treasure hunt • exhibits • 10-minute talks on local history and scientific research • games • live animal demonstrations • food cart • gifts and souvenirs for sale at the Nature Store
Would you like to help Sevilleta NWR celebrate this milestone and make the Spring Fiesta a truly special occasion? Click "Donate" to donate via credit card or PayPal. You will be able to review your donation before making it.
Once Upon a Ranch -- Lecture & Tour
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Lecture
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March 25, 2023
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10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Visitor Center
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Free
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Tour
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April 1, 2023
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9 am - noon
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Space is limited
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Reservations Required: 505-864-4021
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Free
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Note: You must attend the lecture in order to participate in the tour
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge used to be a cattle ranch, and before that a Land Grant, and before that, home to the Piro people. In his lecture, historian Rex Myers will review earlier history, then focus on the cattle ranch, owner Thomas Campbell, and the context of western livestock industry. Physical remnants of the cattle ranch survive today across the Refuge landscape.
The tour will highlight the Ranching history of Sevilleta and include remaining physical remnants of the Campbell Ranch and earlier settlement. The tour will be vehicle based but there will be some hiking over uneven surfaces.
Geology of Silver Creek
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March 10, 2023
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9 am - 2 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505-864-4021 (no emails)
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Free
Join us for this opportunity to explore Sevilleta NWR’s Silver Creek and learn some fascinating facts about this unique landscape. Grab your camera, binoculars, and lunch. Tour will be primarily vehicle-based, with short hikes that will be moderate, over uneven surfaces and in arroyos. Seating is limited.
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Great Backyard Bird Count
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February 19, 2023
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8 am - noon
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Free
Be part of a global effort. Join our Great Backyard Bird Count! We will have a short bird watching hike near the Visitor Center, then caravan to Unit A to enjoy our winged residents on the wetland’s trails, back at the Visitor Center by noon. Bird counts will be uploaded to e-bird. See birdcount.org for details.
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February 11, 2023
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9 am - noon
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Free
Ladrones Vista Hike
Start your morning on the right foot! Join us for guided hike on Ladrones Vista and Mesa view trails. Hike will be moderate, approximately 5 miles over uneven surfaces, in arroyos and up hills. Lace up your boots and grab your hiking stick.
2023 Annual Meeting and Hike
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January 21, 2023
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Hike 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Meeting 2 - 4 pm
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Visitor Center
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Free
Each January, the Amigos hold their Annual Meeting. The highlight of this year's meeting will be a report by Refuge Manager Jeff Sanchez on what has happened on the refuge in 2022 and a preview of plans for 2023. There are several new
refuge initiatives that you will definitely find interesting.
You can partake of savory and sweet snacks, meet the Board Members, and peruse new items for sale in our Nature Store. (Masks optional)
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Review of Amigos activities in 2022 and plans for 2023, Colin Barnett (Amigos President) 20 min
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Financial Report, Penny Lommen (Treasurer) 5 min
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Review of the Refuge’s 50th Anniversary plans, Jeannine Hunter (Visitor Services Manager) 5 min
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2:45 Jeff will speak, followed by questions from the audience, concluding at about 3:30.
Before the meeting, two volunteer naturalists will offer a guided hike, starting and ending at the Visitor Center. Come hike with us. No reservations necessary.
This is a public meeting so please pass on this information to anyone you think might be interested. We hope to see you there.
Geology of the Los Pinos Mountains
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January 27, 2023
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9 am - 2 pm
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Space is limited
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Reservations Required: 505-864-4021
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Free
Join us for this journey around the Los Pinos mountains on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge to learn fascinating facts about the area. Tour will primarily be vehicle based with short
hikes over uneven surfaces; grab your hiking stick! Pack your lunch and plenty of water.
Geology of Cibola Canyon
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Friday, November 18, 2022
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8 am - 2 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505-864-4021
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Free
Cibola Canyon. Learn some remarkable facts about the geology of the area while taking in some amazing scenery. Short hikes over uneven terrain. Pack your lunch and water. Space is limited. Transportation from the VC to Cibola Canyon will be provided; masks are required while you are in the vehicles.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Geology of San Lorenzo Canyon
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Saturday, October 15, 2022
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8 am - noon
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Free
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Space is limited.
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Reservations required. 505-864-4021
Join Refuge staff and a volunteer naturalist for the geologic exploration of San Lorenzo Canyon. Learn about the forces that shaped this beautiful landscape. Short hikes over uneven terrain. Bring lunch, water, and hiking poles if you have them.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Silver Creek Geology
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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8 am - 2 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505-864-4021
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Free
Mountains, Canyons and Plateaus: Join us for this geologic exploration of Silver Creek. Wildlife and remarkable views guaranteed! Hiking will
be 2 – 3 miles, moderate and over uneven surfaces, in arroyos and up hills. Lace up your hiking boots and grab your hiking poles if you have them. Don’t forget to bring your lunch and water. Transportation from the VC to Silver Creek will be provided; masks are required while you are in the vehicles. Space is limited.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Hawks & Falcons of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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2-4 pm
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Visitor Center Patio
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Free
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No reservations required
Join falconer and bird rehabilitator Matt Mitchell for a presentation on the hawks and falcons that live on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Matt will bring some of his hawks and falcons for up-close viewing. He will also talk about how he rehabilitates
injured birds. After the talk, Matt will stay for another hour to answer your questions and show you more of these magnificent animals.
Questions: events@amigosdelasevilleta.org
Moth Night With Friends
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
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6-8 pm
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Free
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No reservations required
Join us for an evening focused on moths and other insects that call Sevilleta home. Program will be indoors and out-of-doors, dress for the weather, hiking will be over uneven terrain.
Sponsored by SNWR.
All events are sponsored by Amigos de la Sevilleta unless otherwise noted.
Sevilleta Annual Butterfly Count
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Saturday, August 13, 2022
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9am-2pm
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Free
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No reservations required
Take part in this fun count and learn fun facts about the many species of butterflies that call Sevilleta NWR home! Dress for the weather, bring plenty of water!
Sponsored by SNWR.
Wildflower Hike
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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8-10:30am
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Free
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No reservations required
Flower power! Join a volunteer naturalist on this wildflower hike! Grab your hiking pole, lace up your boots and join us for this slow moving moderate hike while exploring colorful wildflowers.
It's hot out there—no events in June. But check back later for July events.
Morning Hike
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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6-9 am
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Reservations required: Contact Jeanine Kimble at 505-864-4021
Get outside and enjoy the beauty of the sun blanketing the Refuge on this morning with a moderate to strenuous hike. Grab your hiking pole, sunglasses, water, hat and hit the trail with the Sevilleta’s Park Ranger and learn some fascinating facts about the refuge.
Colleen Gino
Amigos Members Refuge Tour
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Saturday, June 4, 2022
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9 am - 2 pm. Meet at the Visitor Center.
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Space is limited. Reservations required.
Email events@amigosdelasevilleta.org
This is a van tour of the Refuge’s West Mesa. We'll be stopping along the way at points of interest. We may see elk, big horn sheep, mule deer, jack rabbits, quail and many more creatures of the Mesa on this unique back country experience. Feel free to bring a lunch; we'll provide beverages.
Wildflower Loop Trail Hike (& Cleanup)
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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9 -11 am
This loop, the shortest of the three trails that begin at the Visitor Center, rambles through a beautifully diverse mix of plants typical of the Refuge's varied habitats. Before the hike, we will spend about an hour clearing trash along the I-25 ramps at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge exit.
If you are not a member but would like to go on the tour, you can join the Amigos before you begin the tour. You can pay in person or pay online in advance. (Click the Membership link above.)
We will travel in vans with a tour leader. Masks are optional. The Visitor Center will be open before and after the tour.
Meet at the Sevilleta NWR Entry sign. Bring a hat, gloves, water, a snack, and a 5-gallon bucket for collecting trash, if you have one. We will supply safety vests, trash bags, and a limited number of trash pickers
Questions? Contact Jeannine Kimble, Visitor Services Manager, 505/864-4021 X 26106 jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
Get outside and enjoy the blooms! Join a volunteer naturalist on this wildflower hike! Grab your hiking pole, lace up your boots and join us for this slow- moving moderate hike while exploring the colorful wildflowers. No reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Questions? Contact Jeannine Kimble, Visitor Services Manager, 505/864-4021 X 26106 jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
Wildflower Hike
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Saturday, May 21, 2022
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9 - 11 am
Wildflower Hike
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Monday, May 23, 2022
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9 - 11 am
Get outside and enjoy the blooms! Join a volunteer naturalist on this wildflower hike! Grab your hiking pole, lace up your boots and join us for this slow- moving moderate hike while exploring the colorful wildflowers. No reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Questions? Contact Jeannine Kimble, Visitor Services Manager, 505/864-4021 X 26106 jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
Nature Loop Trail Hike (& Cleanup)
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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9 am - 12 pm
A relatively easy 1 mile hike over smooth hilly terrain, partly hilly. Before the hike, we will spend about an hour clearing trash along the I-25 ramps at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge exit.
Meet at the Sevilleta NWR Entry sign. Bring a hat, gloves, water, a snack, and a 5-gallon bucket for collecting trash, if you have one. We will supply safety vests, trash bags, and a limited number of trash pickers
Questions? Contact Jeannine Kimble, Visitor Services Manager, 505/864-4021 X 26106 jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
Wildflower Hike
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Friday, May 13, 2022
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9 - 11 am
Get outside and enjoy the blooms! Join a volunteer naturalist on this wildflower hike! Grab your hiking pole, lace up your boots and join us for this slow- moving moderate hike while exploring the colorful wildflowers. No reservations required!
Questions? Contact Jeannine Kimble, Visitor Services Manager, 505/864-4021 X 26106 jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
Help us celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Join Refuge staff and volunteers for a hike in the riparian area in search of some of our wonderful, winged migrants and residents. Grab your hiking boots, water, binoculars, and lunch. We also suggest mosquito repellent. Meet at the Visitor Center. For more information on World Migratory Bird Day, visit www.birdday.org
Feathered Friends Hike
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Saturday, May 14, 2022
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8 - 2
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Reservations required: Contact Jeanine Kimble at 505-864-4021
Mesa View Trail Hike (& Cleanup)
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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9 am - 12 pm
A challenging three and a half mile hike, the Mesa View Trail, leads through rolling land before a strenuous hike to the top of the mesa that overlooks the river valley to the east and the La Jencia Plain to the west. Before the hike, we will spend about an hour clearing trash along the I-25 ramps at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge exit.
Meet at the Sevilleta NWR Entry sign. Bring a hat, gloves, water, a snack, and a 5-gallon bucket for collecting trash, if you have one. We will supply safety vests, trash bags, and a limited number of trash pickers.
Questions? Contact Jeannine Kimble, Visitor Services Manager, 505/864-4021 X 26106 jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
Refuge Sidewalk Talks
Hiking on Your Own
Nature Store Pre-Holiday Shopping
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
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10 am - 2 pm
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At the Visitor Center
Come join us for this outdoor, Covid-safe event. We haven’t been able to welcome visitors for so long and are looking forward to seeing you again. Refuge staff and volunteers will be on hand and the store will be open with some “on sale” merchandise. Be sure to bring your mask. See you then.
Member-Only Annual Picnic
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Space is limited. Reservation required. 505-864-4021
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Free
Amigos, join us for outing on Sevilleta’s West Mesa! Take in the views, enjoy the company! Bring your lunch and camera. Hiking is less than 1 mile, over uneven surfaces. All participants must be Amigos members – you can join when you call or join online on the Membership page. Individual memberships start at $25.
Postponed
(due to covid-19 measures)
Once upon a time: A lecture on ranching
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
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1 - 2 pm
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Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Postponed
(due to covid-19 measures)
Spanish colonizers brought livestock with them; thus began the first grazing on land that is now Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Livestock have left marks on this beautiful landscape – scattered wells, line shacks, fence posts, a rock cairn. Join us for a talk and slide program placing local livestock raising in the context of the western United States cattle industry up through the Campbell Family ranch that became Sevilleta.
Once upon a time: A ranch field tour
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Saturday, April 4, 2020
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at Visitor Center
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Space is limited. Reservation required. 505-864-4021
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Free
Postponed
(due to covid-19 measures)
This tour will highlight the ranching history of Sevilleta.
Pinos Rim Cactus Hike
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Saturday, April 25, 2020
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8:45 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required: 505-864-4021
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Free
Postponed
(due to covid-19 measures)
This is a great tour for those who have not explores the Los Pinos beauty! Join staff and Amigos de la Sevilleta volunteer naturalists on a search for some amazing blooms and views. Hike will be a strenuous STEEP 4 miles over uneven surfaces up hills and along arroyos. Pack your lunch, grab your hiking stick and make your reservations as spots fill fast. Hike will be steep!
Sevilleta by Horseback
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Friday, March 6, 2020
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9 am - 3 pm
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Space is limited. Reservation required. 505-864-4021
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Free
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Directions to meeting place will be provided in a confirmation phone call a few days before the event.
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Join us for a guided horseback exploration of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge! Enjoy the breath-taking views from your saddle while learning some fascinating facts about the diverse landscape of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Bring your horse, saddle, water, and lunch.
Full Moon Hike
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Sunday, March 8, 2020
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5:15 - 9 pm
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Visitor Center
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No reservation required.
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Free
The desert comes alive at night! Join an Amigos de la Sevilleta Volunteer Naturalist on this evening hike to take in the beauty of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge under the full moon. Approximately a 4-mile moderate to strenuous hike over uneven surface, in arroyos and up hills.
Valentine's Day Tree Planting
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Friday, February,14, 2020
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9 am - 5 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Sign up by email: jeannine_kimble@fws.gov
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Free
Help the Refuge enhance riparian acres with native willows to benefit southwestern willow flycatchers and yellow-billed cuckoos. Bring sturdy clothing and footwear, gloves, sun protection, and a sack lunch. Snacks and water will be provided.
Amigos Annual Meeting
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Saturday, January 18, 2020
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1 - 4 pm
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Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free and open to the public.
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Members and non-members welcome
Please join the Amigos de la Sevilleta at our Annual Meeting. Enjoy food, conversation, and a talk by Hunter Prude, a graduate student at New Mexico State University. Hunter will present an overview of mountain lion ecology in the southwest, including his research on the diversity found in lion diets in southwestern New Mexico and the influence of man-made water sources on lion behavior and predation.
West Side Tour
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Friday, January 24, 2020
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8:45 am - 4 pm
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Visitor Center
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Space is limited. Reservation required. 505-864-4021
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Free
Great tour for your first time on Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge! Join Refuge staff and naturalist on the exploration of Cerritos de las minas area on Sevilleta. Grab your hiking boots, hats, binoculars, and lunch for this journey. The hike will be approximately 5 miles over uneven surfaces, in arroyos, and up hills. This is a great opportunity to see parts of the refuge that you cannot otherwise see.
Cibola Geology
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Friday, December 6, 2019
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505 864-4021
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Free
tour is full!
Tour the east side of the refuge, where the pronghorn roam, where Gunnison’s prairie dogs are building their towns, and Long Term Ecological Research sites are concentrated. Tour includes a walk into picturesque Cibola Canyon, where seasonal water flows over exposed limestone bedrock and the surrounding area. Hiking will be 2-3 miles, moderate. A hiking stick may be helpful to navigate sloping rock surfaces and sandy inclines. Space is limited.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Sevilleta Fall Family Fair
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Saturday, November 2, 2019
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1 - 4 pm
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Free
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No reservation required.
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For more information, call 505 864-4021
Note: we did not have live birds.
Live animals, archery, games, activities, nature talks, crafts, snacks, and more.
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1:10 - 2:40 - Guided hike with views of the Rio Grande, Los Pinos, and the Ladrones mountains
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2:10 - 2:40 - Guided hike on the Wildflower Loop to see some stunning views of the surrounding features and learn how they were formed.
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3:00 - 3:30 - "Drawn to Sevilleta" poster contest Awards Ceremony.
Sponsored by SNWR.
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Saturday, October 19, 2019
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505 864-4021
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Free
Silver Creek Geology
Mountains, Canyons and Plateaus oh my! Join us for this geologic exploration of Silver Creek. Expect to see varied wildlife and remarkable views guaranteed! Hiking will be 2 – 3 miles, moderate and over uneven surfaces, in arroyos and up hills. Lace up your hiking boots, grab your hiking poles and dress for the weather. Don’t forget to bring your lunch. Space is limited.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Petroglyphs and Pueblos
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Monday, September 30, 2019
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required. Call 505 864-4021
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Free
Join Refuge staff and Naturalist in this hike exploring petroglyphs and pueblos! Enjoy this hike back in time and take in some fascinating views! Learn some fascinating facts about the people who once inhabited the area and what they left behind. Hiking will be arduous and over uneven surfaces. Space is limited.
Sponsored by SNWR.
5th Annual Butterfly Count
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Saturday, August 24, 2019
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Join us for a day in search of butterflies as part of the North American Butterfly Association count. Hiking boots recommended; bring your own lunch/snacks and plenty of water. Hiking will be over uneven terrain. Meet at the Visitor Center and we will divide participants into an uplands team and a riparian team. No experience necessary!
Sponsored by SNWR.
4th Annual Moth Night
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
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7 - 10 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Moths are abundant at the refuge and we will try to find and identify as many as we can in the area around the Visitor Center.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Decorate the tree!
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Saturday, September 14, 2019
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1 - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Join Artist Janice Havlena for a unique opportunity making Christmas tree ornaments! New Mexico is providing one large tree for the White House West Lawn and 70+ smaller companion trees to adorn offices throughout Washington, DC. Help us reach our goal of providing 10,000 handmade ornaments from New Mexico. Kids and parents welcome.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Hummingbird Banding
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Saturdays, August 17, 2019
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8 am - 10 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Join Amigos President Ann Adams for a morning of banding hummingbirds! Learn some fascinating facts about these tiny birds and observe hummingbird banding.
Sunrise Hike
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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5:30 am - 8 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Join us for this morning hike and watch the sun rise on the Refuge! Join Refuge staff on this 4 mile hike on the Ladrone Vista and Mesa View trails . Hiking will be moderate, over uneven surfaces, in arroyos and up hills.
World Migratory Bird Day
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
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8 am - 2 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required: 505-864-4021
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Free
Help us celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Join Refuge Manager Kathy Granillo for a hike in the riparian area in search of some of our wonderful winged migrant and resident birds. Grab your hiking boots, water, binoculars,
and lunch. We also suggest mosquito repellent. For more information on World Migratory Bird Day, visit www.birdday.org.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Wildflower Hike
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Friday, May 10, 2019
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9:30 am - 1pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required.
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Free
Grab your hiking pole, lace up your boots and join a volunteer naturalist for this slow-moving, moderate hike exploring colorful wildflowers.
Early Spring Wildflowers
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Friday, April 5, 2019
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9:00 am - Noon
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Cancelled due to lack of flowers in bloom. Will be rescheduled.
Join us for a 45 minute presentation by Tim Hankins focusing on the early spring wildflowers of Socorro County! Then head out on the trail with a Volunteer Naturalist to see some of our beautiful blooms! Hike will be over uneven terrain at a slow pace.
Pinos Rim Cactus Hike
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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8:459 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservation required: 505-864-4021
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Free
Explore Sevilleta on this strenuous hike along the rim of Los Pinos mountains. Join staff and naturalist on a search for amazing blooms. Pack your lunch, grab your hiking stick and make your reservations as spots fill fast!
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles
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Friday, May 3, 2019
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10 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservation required
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Free
Join author David Ryan for a book signing, lecture and hike.
Member-Only Annual Picnic
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
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8:45 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Space is limited. Reservation required. 505-864-4021
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Free
Amigos, join us for outing on Sevilleta’s West Mesa! Take in the views, enjoy the company! Bring your lunch and camera. All participants must be Amigos members – you can join when you call or join online on the Membership page. Individual memberships start at $25, seniors at $20, and students at $10.
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Annual Membership Meeting
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
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12:30 pm - 4 pm
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No reservation required
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At the Visitor Center
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Free
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Meeting is only for members of the Amigos de la Sevilleta (but you can join or renew at the meeting.)
At the Meeting, you can enjoy talking with fellow nature enthusiasts while sampling a variety of sweet and savory hors d`oeuvres as well as hot and cold drinks. We will have a short business meeting; the Amigos Board and refuge staff will present their plans for the Refuge over the coming year and we will hold a quick confirmation election for the 2019 Amigos board. At 2:00 pm, Justin Stevenson will talk about bats and their importance in our ecology…he’ll even bring a few for us to meet!
Full Moon Hike
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Sunday, January 20, 2019 (Even if the Federal shutdown is still in place)
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4:30 - 8 pm
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No reservation required
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Join an Amigos de la Sevilleta Volunteer Naturalist on this guided hike! Take in the beauty of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge under the full moon. Approximately a 4 mile moderate to strenuous hike over uneven surfaces and in arroyos and up hills.
Geology of San Lorenzo Canyon
Join Refuge staff and a volunteer naturalist for the geologic exploration of San Lorenzo Canyon. Learn about the forces that shaped this beautiful landscape. Bring your boots, Lunch, water, camera and hiking poles.
Sponsored by SNWR.
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Friday, December 7, 2018
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9 am - 2 pm
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Free
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Space is limited.
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Reservations required. 505-864-4021
Hike Back in Time
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
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10 am - 3 pm
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Free
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Space is limited.
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Reservations required. 505-864-4021
Join Refuge staff and Naturalist in this hike back in time and take in some fascinating views! Learn some fascinating facts about the people who once inhabited the area and what they left behind. Hiking will be arduous and over uneven surfaces.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Join staff, volunteers, and your friends for a fun day of family activities. Winners of the Drawn to Sevilleta competition will be honored.
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Saturday, November 3, 2018
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1- 4 pm
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Free
Sevilleta Fall Family Days
Geology of Cibola Canyon
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Friday, October 12, 2018
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9 am - 3 pm
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Free
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Space is limited.
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Reservations required. 505-864-4021
Take part in this program exploring the awe-inspiring geology of Cibola Canyon located in Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Learn some remarkable facts about the geology of the area while taking in some amazing scenery. Grab your hiking boots for some short hikes over uneven terrain. Pack your lunch and your camera!
Sponsored by SNWR.
Moth Night and Friends!
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Saturday, September 8, 2018
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4 - 8 pm
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Free
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Reservations not required
Join us for an evening focused on moths and other insects that call Sevilleta home. Program will be indoors and out-of-doors, dress for the weather, hiking will be over uneven terrain. Come and experience Sevilleta at dusk.
Sponsored by SNWR.
Full Moon Photography
Join Refuge staff and naturalists for this opportunity to explore Sevilleta NWR under the Full Harvest Moon! Any level of photography is welcome, program will be hiking based. Hiking will be over uneven terrain, dress for the weather.
Sponsored by SNWR.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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5:30 - 8 pm
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Free
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No reservations required
Wildflower Hike
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
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9 - noon
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Free
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Reservations not required
Join us for this fall wildflower hike! Enjoy Ladrone Vista Trail with Volunteer Naturalists and learn about the flowering flora and take in the views!
Butterfly Count
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Saturday, August 25, 2018
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9 am - 2 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservations not required
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Free
For more information, please call the Refuge at 505-684-4021.
Hummingbird Banding
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
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8 am - 10 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservations not required
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Free
Join us for hummingbird banding with Ann Adams, President, Amigos de la Sevilleta.
Ladrones Vista Trail Hike
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
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7 am - noon
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservations not required
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Free
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Sponsored by Sevilleta NWR
Join Refuge staff and Volunteer Naturalists to celebrate the completion of our newest trail– Ladrones Vista Trail! Get outside and enjoy the scenery, this trail has spectacular views of the Ladrones and the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Hike will be approximately 5 miles over uneven surfaces: lace up your boots, grab your hat, sunscreen and bring plenty of water.
Hummingbird Banding
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Saturday, June 16, 2018
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8 am - 10 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Reservations not required
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Free
Join us for hummingbird banding with Ann Adams, President, Amigos de la Sevilleta
Feathered Friends Hike
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Saturday, May 12, 2018
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8 am - 2 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Call 505-864-4021 to reserve your spot
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Free
Help us celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Join Refuge Manager Kathy Granillo for a hike in the riparian area in search of some of our wonderful winged migrant and resident birds. Grab your hiking boots, water, binoculars,
and lunch. We also suggest mosquito repellent. For more information on World Migratory Bird Day, visit www.birdday.org.
Member-Only Annual Picnic
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
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8:45 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Space is limited. Reservations required. Please call 505-864-4021 or email events@amigosdelasevilleta.org
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Free
Cibola – It’s not the Seven Cities of Gold but it’s beautiful all the same. Cibola Canyon is one of the hidden treasures of Sevilleta NWR. Waterfalls, beautiful vistas, birds, fossils, spring flowers – what more could you ask? Plus you spend time with your fellow Amigos. Bring your own lunch - beverages and dessert will be provided. Exploring the canyon requires a short walk and a little scrambling over rocks and brush. A walking stick might prove useful to some. Bring binoculars, camera, and camp chair if you want. All participants must be Amigos members in good standing – you can join when you call or join online on the Membership page. Individual memberships start at $25, seniors at $20, and students at $10. Dress for the weather – hat, sturdy shoes, and sunscreen
Wildflower Hike
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
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9 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservations required
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Free
Flower power! Join a volunteer naturalist on this wildflower hike! Grab your hiking pole, lace up your boots and join us for this slow moving moderate hike while exploring the colorful wildflowers.
Pinos Rim Cactus Hike
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
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9 am - 3 pm
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Call 505-864-4021 to reserve your spot
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Free
Explore Sevilleta on this strenuous hike along the rim of Los Pinos mountains. Join staff and naturalist on a search for amazing blooms. Pack your lunch, grab your hiking stick and make your reservations as spots fill fast!
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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9 am
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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No reservations required
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Free
Meet the Natives
Join a volunteer naturalist on this guided hike focusing on native plants! Hiking will be moderate and over uneven terrain. Lace up your boots, grab your hiking stick and camera and hit the trail with us.
Habitat Restoration Project
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Friday, February 16, 2018
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9 am - 2 pm
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Contact Jeannine Kimble
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Jeannine_Kimble@fws.gov or 505 864-4021
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
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Transportation to the site by government or personal vehicles
Get your hands dirty! Help restore native habitat on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is enhancing riparian acres with native willows to benefit southwestern willow flycatchers. Bring gloves, sun protection, and a sack lunch. Snacks and water will be provided.
Great Backyard Bird Count
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Saturday, February 17, 2018
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8 am - noon
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No reservation required
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
We will be counting birds from 8 am to about 9:30 am at the Visitor Center, and then take a hike on one of the trails and be back at the Visitor Center by noon. Come join us for part or all of the morning.
Line Shacks of Sevilleta NWR
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Friday, March 2, 2018
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9 am - 2 pm
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Please call 505-864-4021 to reserve a spot.
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Join Refuge staff and naturalist for this presentation focusing on line shacks of Sevilleta and the Silver Creek area. Line shacks are small rustic cabins used by ranchers tending herds. Typically, they are located near a well or other water source. Hiking will be over uneven terrain; dress for the weather.
Sevilleta and the El Camino Real
Part 2 - Tour
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Saturday, February 10, 2018
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9 am - 2 pm
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Please call 505-864-4021 to reserve a spot.
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Join us for Part 2 of our El Camino Real series with Tom Harper and Refuge staff. Walk the El Camino and enjoy the views and fascinating facts about the area. Hiking will be limited and over uneven surfaces.
Sevilleta and the El Camino Real
Part 1 - Lecture
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Saturday, February 3, 2018
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11 am - 12:30 pm
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Please call 505-864-4021 to reserve a spot.
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Learn about the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro from historian Tom Harper. View images from Tom’s research and learn fascinating facts.
Super Blood Blue Moon Hike
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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4:30-7
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No reservations required.
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Once in a blue moon is only once every few years, but once in a super, blue, blood moon is just once every few decades. Take a naturalist-guided tour of Sevilleta NWR by the light of this rare alignment of three different lunar phenomena—a total lunar eclipse, a full moon at perigee, and a blue moon. (We won't see the full eclipse which happen 12 hours earlier than this hike.) Hiking will be over uneven surfaces, bring your flashlight, hiking stick and water.
The Bees of New Mexico
with special attention to those found in Sevilleta NWR
&
Annual Meeting
of Amigos de la Sevilleta
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
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1- 4 pm
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Please call 505-864-4021 or send an email to events@amigosdelasevilleta.org to reserve a spot. Amigos Members and non-Members welcome.
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At the Visitor Center
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Free
Enjoy food, conversation, and a talk by Dr. Olivia Carril on the bees of New Mexico.
New Mexico is a hotspot of biodiversity for native solitary bees, with an estimated 1000 species in the state, representing about 1/4th of all the bees found in North America. Unlike the honeybee, these bees do not make honey, do not live in hives, and there are no queens and worker bees. Dr. Carril will discuss their role in pollinating the majority of New Mexico's flowering plants, and reveal how they are essential to ecosystem health. She will also share results of her field research on some of the more interesting solitary bees that occur in the Sevilleta.
Dr. Olivia Carril is a coauthor of The Bees in Your Backyard: A Field Guide to North America's Bees. She is currently working on surveys of the bees of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Bandelier National Monument.
The Amigos Board will also briefly report on matters pertinent to the operation of the group, including membership, finances, and accomplishments.
A Hike Back in Time
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Friday, January 5, 2018
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9 am - 3 pm
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Please call 505-864-4021 to reserve a spot.
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Join Refuge staff and naturalist for this hike along the Rio Grande and learn about ancient times and wild creatures. This 3 mile hike will offer 360 degree views of the Middle Rio Grande Valley and explore ancient villages. Keep your eyes open for birds! This is an arduous hike through, steep, rocky off-trail terrain. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended.
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Celebrate Sevilleta!
Saturday, October 21
Celebrate Sevilleta! is an annual opportunity to experience New Mexico’s most ecologically diverse refuge. This year, we’re offering new tours (some of which require reservations), new hands-on activities, new exhibitors, new Ten Minute Talks, live animals, live music, drinks & snacks, photography and haiku contests, and most of all—the chance to spend the day enjoying the memorable place that is Sevilleta NWR.
Download these flyers for more information:
Native Plants and Their Uses
Join a Volunteer Naturalist from Amigos de la Sevilleta on this short hike to learn about Native plants and their many uses. Hiking will be 2 – 3 miles, moderate and over uneven surfaces, in arroyos and up hills. Lace up your hiking boots, dress for the weather and don’t forget your camera
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Saturday, June 24
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8-10pm
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No reservation required
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Full Moon Hike
Explore Sevilleta NWR under the light of a full moon! Join a Volunteer Naturalist from Amigos de la Sevilleta on this 3.5 hike on the Mesa View Trail under the light of the full moon. Hiking will be moderate, over uneven surfaces, in arroyos and up hills.
2017 Butterfly Count
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Saturday, August 26
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9 am - 3 pm
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Call 505-864-4021 to sign up
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
No experience necessary! Join us for a day of exploring Sevilleta NWR in search of butterflies as part of the North American Butterfly Association count! Dress for the weather, please hydrate before and bring plenty of water, hiking will be over uneven surfaces! We will have an uplands and a riparian team.
2nd Annual Sevilleta Moth Night
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Saturday, September 23
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4 pm Walking Tour
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7-11pm Indoor presentation then moth observation outside
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No reservation required
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Meet at the Visitor Center
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Free
Learn about moths from noted researcher Eric Metzler, join him on a hunt for caterpillars near the Visitor Center—and then hang out and see what comes to the light! Eric Metzler is the 2014 recipient of the National Park Service’s Intermountain Regional Director’s Award for his longterm moth studies as a volunteer at White Sands National Monument. Metzler found 1,000 species of moths at White Sands, almost 4% of which live no place else on earth. In 2015, Metzler received world-wide media attention when he sold naming rights on eBay for one of the White Sands’ moths he discovered. Money from the winning bid was used to support further moth research. Reservations aren’t required unless you are interested in staying overnight at the UNM Field Station. The inexpensive lodging is in casitas designed for researchers—a private bedroom, but the bathroom may be shared. Contact Program Manager Stephanie Baker to check on availability: srbaker@sevilleta.unm.edu or call (317)514-1978.