Restore Habitat in Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge!

• What we'll do
Join AWF for a weekend restoration project at one of our favorite sites: the Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge, near Las Vegas, NM!

THE LOCATION: This 4,200-acre refuge aims to protect and restore riparian and grassland habitat for the benefit 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.

THE PROJECT: AWF volunteers will continue our work hand-building rock restoration structures to help hold water on the landscape and improve the habitat for the resident frogs, snakes, birds—and even beavers!

SCHEDULE: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19

We will meet at the campsite on Friday evening. On Saturday morning, AWF will provide coffee, breakfast burritos, and an orientation. We will work Saturday from about 8:30-4:00, and then enjoy a potluck dinner (AWF provides bison or veggie burgers). On Sunday, anyone who is able to stay will work for a few more hours, and we will finish up by noon.

Please note that 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.

• What to bring
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: Please bring your own dinner for Friday, lunch for Saturday, and a dish to share for the Saturday evening potluck (side, salad, or dessert).

• Important to know
To RSVP, please email abqwildlifefederation@gmail.com, and please include a phone number or email contact information so we can update you if anything changes (e.g., weather cancellation). When you RSVP, we will send you directions to the campsite and more information about the project. Please note that access to the refuge is limited, so directions and further details about getting to the campsite will be sent to you once you sign up.