Restore an arroyo in the Turkey Mountains on Ft. Union Ranch, NM!

• What we'll do
Join AWF as we camp out in a beautiful location and help restore an arroyo in the Turkey Mountains on Ft. Union Ranch for birds, other wildlife, and watershed health!

THE LOCATION: This project will take place on the private Fort Union Ranch, in Mora County near Watrous, New Mexico.

THE PROJECT: In partnership with the Hermit's Peak Watershed Alliance, AWF volunteers will hand-build rock restoration structures designed by Bill Zeedyk to help hold water on the landscape and improve the habitat for riparian plants and the wildlife they support.

SCHEDULE: Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18

Volunteers can begin arriving 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 may choose to 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 day, don’t forget 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, 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 as part of a potluck meal on Saturday evening. Please bring lots of water, your own food for Friday, and something for the potluck dinner on Saturday (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 ranch and more information about the project, what to bring and what to expect.