Open Space Events
Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)
Dec 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.
Closing Reception for Scribes 8, Animal Language
Dec 20, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for the closing reception for Scribes 8 Animal Language!
Bosque Wild Guided Hike
Jan 03, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for a stroll in the Bosque!
"Wing" in the New Year
Jan 03, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Candelaria Nature Preserve
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Join us for a beginner-friendly Birding BioBlitz co-hosted by the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico, featuring a guided introduction to birding basics, identification tools, and hands-on use of the eBird app.
Family Nature Club: Carving out History (all ages)
Jan 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Rinconada Canyon Trailhead
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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.
Community Biochar Workshop
Jan 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this Free community event!
From Bowerbirds to Beautiful Quilts: An Artist’s Journey
Jan 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Don't miss this free event!
West Gallery Exhibit with “Upwardly Mobile - Our New Mexico Skies” by Janet Bothne.
Jan 24, 2026
02:00 PM
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Mar 07, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Janet Bothne has been “weaving” color into bold, abstract paintings for over two decades. Her artistic journey began early, evolving from realistic works in watercolor, oil, and pastel to fully imaginative abstract paintings in acrylic. This shift allowed her work to flourish, leading her to pursue art full time after a career in graphic design.
East Gallery Exhibits titled: Open Spaces with Richard Davidson, Artist.
Jan 24, 2026
02:00 PM
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Mar 07, 2026
04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for Richard Davidson’s East Gallery Show before it closes!
West Gallery Opening Reception with “Upwardly Mobile - Our New Mexico Skies” by Janet Bothne.
Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for the opening reception!
Join us for the opening reception for the East Gallery titled: Open Spaces with Richard N. Davidson
Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join us for this dynamic opening reception.
Family Nature Club: Geology Rocks (all ages)
Feb 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Volcanoes Day Use Parking
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Feb 21, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Family Nature Club: Cottonwood Forest Creatures (all ages)
Mar 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Candelaria Nature Preserve
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Mar 14, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Embudo Trailhead
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
Apr 09, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Westgate Heights Public Library
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Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Apr 11, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Alameda Open Space
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
May 16, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Jun 06, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Wildflower Park
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators (all ages)
Jun 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.
Family Nature Club: Covering Camping (all ages)
Jul 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Carolino Canyon Reservation Area
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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.
Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)
Aug 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Tingley Beach
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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.
Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)
Sep 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Elena Gallegos Open Space
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Oct 24, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— USS Bullhead Memorial Park
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Nov 07, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Mariposa Basin Park
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration (all ages)
Nov 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Open Space Visitor Center
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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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
Dec 12, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
— Los Poblanos Open Space
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Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.