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Open Space Events

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga

May 23, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Start your weekend grounded, refreshed, and connected to nature with our Saturday Morning Outdoor Yoga Series at the Open Space Visitor Center.
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Scissors and Glue Presents: Geometry in Nature, an East Gallery Exhibit!

Scissors and Glue Presents: Geometry in Nature, an East Gallery Exhibit!

May 01, 2026 02:00 PM to Jun 12, 2026 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Scissors and Glue invite you to explore the hidden patterns, symmetry, and sacred design woven throughout the natural world in Geometry of Nature. This West Gallery exhibit celebrates the mathematical poetry found in petals, wings, spirals, seeds, and landscapes, revealing how art and science beautifully intersect.
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OSVC West Gallery Exhibit: "Between Earth and Sky"

OSVC West Gallery Exhibit: "Between Earth and Sky"

May 01, 2026 05:00 PM to Jun 12, 2026 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for this exquisite exhibit: Between Earth and Sky is an evocative exhibition exploring the quiet, transformative relationship between land and atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on place, light, and our connection to the natural world.
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Geometry In Nature Presents: A Collage Workshop

Geometry In Nature Presents: A Collage Workshop

Jun 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Geometry in Nature Collage Workshop invites 15 participants to explore the hidden patterns, symmetry, and shapes found in the natural world through hands-on artmaking.
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Open Space Visitor Center Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Open Space Visitor Center Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Jun 13, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us at the Open Space Visitor Center for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, honoring freedom, history, and community! This FREE family-friendly event highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans through art, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
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Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators (all ages)

Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators (all ages)

Jun 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
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Join us for International Mud Day 2026!

Join us for International Mud Day 2026!

Jul 11, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Celebrate the joy of getting a little messy at the Open Space Visitor Center with this free, family-friendly event honoring one of nature’s most playful elements—mud!
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Family Nature Club: Covering Camping (all ages)

Family Nature Club: Covering Camping (all ages)

Jul 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Carolino Canyon Reservation Area —
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
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A Free Live Painting Demonstration!

A Free Live Painting Demonstration!

Aug 14, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
This demonstration provides a unique opportunity to observe a skilled artist at work while gaining a deeper understanding of the creative process behind landscape painting.
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Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)

Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)

Aug 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tingley Beach —
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
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A Free Art Workshop for teens!

A Free Art Workshop for teens!

Aug 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join Susan E. Roden, instructor at the New Mexico Art League, for an engaging art demonstration created especially for teens.
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Art Demonstration Created Especially for Teens!

Art Demonstration Created Especially for Teens!

Aug 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for this free, fun, and inspiring introduction to the type of creative exploration and skill-building offered through the Art League’s Teen Classes and is welcoming to teens of all experience levels.
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Encaustic Wax Art Demonstration with Carolyn Berry!

Encaustic Wax Art Demonstration with Carolyn Berry!

Aug 22, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Carolyn Berry will present a demonstration exploring the history and basics of using with encaustic wax as an art medium.  Using thin papers and collage images, she will create a sample art piece and discuss design strategies with attention to safety in working with hot wax, fusing skills and the unique properties of encaustic wax.
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Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space —
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
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Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Sep 19, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — John A Milne & Gutierrez Canyon —
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
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Bosque Adventure Hike!

Bosque Adventure Hike!

Sep 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!
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Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Sep 20, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trailhead —
Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
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