CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009
Open Space is host to endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Hiking and biking aren’t even the half of it! Identifying, photographing and journaling wildlife and plants; exploring historical and ancient ruins; finding a unique view using a map and compass or GPS; and participating in activities that contribute to the preservation of this invaluable and shared resource.
- This winter enjoy art exhibits and unique presentations at the Open Space Visitor Center.
- Volunteer projects also abound at Open Space and provide a perfect opportunity to show your love for Open Space lands.
All programs appropriate for the whole family. Call 452-5200 for more ways you can participate in Open Space events.
For even more outdoor fun, see the Rio Grande Nature Center's calendar of events.
October 2009
| When: | What: | Where: | Event Details: | Contact/More Information: |
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ONGOING through Nov. 1st Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Saturdays, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sundays: 11:00 am- 6:00 pm |
Maze in the Maize | Los Poblanos Fields Open Space West of 4th St on Montaño Rd. and north on Tierra Viva Rd. |
Explore a giant corn maze, a hay bale labyrinth and other attractions. 2009's theme is "Amazing Monarchs: Butterflies Take Wing!" The maze will depict the caterpillar and adult stages of the Monarch butterfly.
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Weekday tours for school, corporate, businesses, church and other groups available. More information: 345-4580 |
ONGOING
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LAND/ART |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
In the summer and fall of 2009 a group of New Mexico arts organizations will join together to present LAND/ART, exploring relationships of land, art and community through exhibitions, site-specific art works, a speakers series and culminating in a book. |
for more information or call 897-8831
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Every Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am. |
Yoga with a View. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Yoga with instructor Jenny Dominque. $15.00 suggested donation; 30% benefits the OpenSpace Alliance, a non-profit organizatio working to support education and conservation on Open Space lands. Class takes place indoors during winter months. |
For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
7:30 AM
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Guided Bosque Nature Walk
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Please call to pre-register and to receive directions to the trailhead. |
Join biologist, naturalist and birder Elsa Bumstead for a guided walk into the riverside forest and discover this world away from the city. Prepare for a 1.5 hour easy walk and dress for the weather. After the hike, warm up with hot coffee and a snack provided by Sunflower Markets! |
FREE Binoculars are recommended. Space is limited to 20 people, 7 years old and above. Please call to pre-register and to receive directions to the trailhead. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED 1 MONTH IN ADVANCE. 897-8831 |
ONGOING through October 29, 2009
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THE 4TH ANNUAL “A VIEW WITH ROOM PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT AND SALE” |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Art exhibit and sale benefitting the Open Space Alliance.
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For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
Sat- Sun, October 3 & 4,10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. |
Pinch Pot Workshop with Michael Kanteena. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
The art of pinch pots is deeply rooted in the Southwest. Michael Kanteena will teach you how to make these ancient vessels and then fire them for you. | For more details call 505-897-8831 or email Space is limited. Please pre-register |
October 11th, 12:30 – 2:30 pm. |
Meet A Friendly Wolf with the Wanagi Wolf Fund. “Lords of Nature” Film screening with panel discussion. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
The event is free, but donations to the Wanagi Wolf fund are encouraged. | Call 897-8831 for more details. |
October 11th, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
“Lords of Nature” Film screening with panel discussion |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
“Lords of Nature”: Life in a Land of Great Predators tells the story of science now discovering the great carnivores as revitalizing forces of nature. | For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
October 17th 9am-1pm |
Dia del Rio | Location TBA | Celebrate the Rio Grande and its Bosque during this annual conservation event. | Contact: kswanson@cabq.gov 505-452-5216 |
| Oct. 23rd - 25th at the | Can-Am ATV Demonstration |
Montessa Off-Road Park | Can-Am line of ATV demonstrations, educational booths, ATV safety, and more! | Team R&S Powersports Group 9601 Lomas NE Albuquerque New Mexico 87112 Phone:(505) 292-6692 R&S Kawasaki (505) 292-8011 R&S Yamaha (505) 293-1860 R&S Honda (505) 896-0200 R&S West Fax:(505) 292-4259 |
October 24th 9am-1pm |
Open Space and the Nicodemus Wilderness Project Present: |
Piedra Lisa Open Space at the end of Candelaria Road | The Open Space Division and our partner organization the Nicodemus Wilderness Project Projects include: trail maintenance, trail building, trash cleanup, graffiti removal, etc. |
For more information about Make a Difference Day please call 452-5200 or email jsattler@cabq.gov RSVP to: mail@wildernessproject.org or call 505-363-0693 |
October 31, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. |
Open Space Visitor Center Volunteer Training. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Help Connect People to Place at the Open Space Visitor Center. | To sign up call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
November 2009
| When: | What: | Where: | Event Details: | Contact/More Information: |
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Through Nov. 1st Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Saturdays, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sundays: 11:00 am- 6:00 pm |
Maze in the Maize | Los Poblanos Fields Open Space West of 4th St on Montaño Rd. and north on Tierra Viva Rd. |
Explore a giant corn maze, a hay bale labyrinth and other attractions. 2009's theme is "Amazing Monarchs: Butterflies Take Wing!" The maze will depict the caterpillar and adult stages of the Monarch butterfly.
|
Weekday tours for school, corporate, businesses, church and other groups available. More information: 345-4580 |
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
7:30 AM
|
Guided Bosque Nature Walk
|
Please call to pre-register and to receive directions to the trailhead. |
Join biologist, naturalist and birder Elsa Bumstead for a guided walk into the riverside forest and discover this world away from the city. Prepare for a 1.5 hour easy walk and dress for the weather. After the hike, warm up with hot coffee and a snack provided by Sunflower Markets! |
FREE Binoculars are recommended. Space is limited to 20 people, 7 years old and above. Please call to pre-register and to receive directions to the trailhead. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED 1 MONTH IN ADVANCE. 897-8831 |
Every Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am. |
Yoga with a View. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Yoga with instructor Jenny Dominque. $15.00 suggested donation; 30% benefits the OpenSpace Alliance, a non-profit organizatio working to support education and conservation on Open Space lands. Class takes place indoors during winter months. |
For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
November 1st – 29th. Opening Reception November 14th 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Call 897-8831 for more details. |
Ancient Drawings Ancient petroglyph rock images photographed by Walter Wollert. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Walter Wollert takes the technical nature of digital photography very serious. This is evident in his desire to “immerse the viewer into these local images,” and to “draw the viewers into feeling they were there.” He has taken care to show not only the beauty of the geometric rock image, but also to render the surrounding scene with care. |
Call 897-8831 for more details. Curated by Joshua Willis. |
November 7th & 8th, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. |
POETRY IN PLACE Poetry Workshops and Presentations. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
A variety of poetry styles will be taught by local respected poets, such as Danny Solis, Adán Baca, Merimee Moffitt, Zachary Kluckman, Priscilla Baca y Candelaria, and Bill Nevins along with Daniel Steven Crafts. | For more details call 505-897-8831 or email
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Nov 14th and 15th |
Return of the Sandhill Cranes Celebration Weekend. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Join us to celebrate the return of the cranes! | For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
| November 22nd, 2009 8:00 am | Guided tour of Bosque Birds |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Guided tour of Bosque Birds for all levels from beginning to more advanced with local birder and naturalist Nancy Kassner | Registration Preferred LIMIT 30 Free Admission Contact: Jodi Hedderig 505-897-8831, jhedderig@cabq.gov
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Saturday, November 28th 2:00pm
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Wildlife Photography: Slideshow and Discussion with Jerry Goffe |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Photography has been Jerry Goffe’s professional career and personal passion for over 40 years. His photographs have appeared in Sunset Magazine, Architectural Forum, AIA Journal, Audubon Society, Smithsonian Magazine, Strad Magazine, AIA Journal, The Mountain Mail, National Geographic and other magazines. |
FREE CONTACT: Jodi Hedderig 505-897-8831 jhedderig@cabq.gov |
December 2009
| When: | What: | Where: | Event Details: | Contact/More Information: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
7:30 AM
|
Guided Bosque Nature Walk
|
Please call to pre-register and to receive directions to the trailhead. |
Join biologist, naturalist and birder Elsa Bumstead for a guided walk into the riverside forest and discover this world away from the city. Prepare for a 1.5 hour easy walk and dress for the weather. After the hike, warm up with hot coffee and a snack provided by Sunflower Markets! |
FREE Binoculars are recommended. Space is limited to 20 people, 7 years old and above. Please call to pre-register and to receive directions to the trailhead. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED 1 MONTH IN ADVANCE. 897-8831 |
Every Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am. |
Yoga with a View. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Yoga with instructor Jenny Dominque. $15.00 suggested donation; 30% benefits the OpenSpace Alliance, a non-profit organizatio working to support education and conservation on Open Space lands. Class takes place indoors during winter months. |
For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
December 6, 2009, time TBA.
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Billy Goat Ballad by Loren Kahn Puppet Object Theater. |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Billy Goat Ballad is a theatrical puppet adaptation of the French novel La Ballade de Cornebique by Jean Claude Mourlevat.
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For more details call 505-897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.gov |
Dec. 19th Times TBA |
Open Space Trail Watch Volunteer Training |
6500 Coors Blvd, located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte |
Mandatory Training for Open Space volunteers. | For more details call 505-897-8831 or email
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