Open Space Upcoming Events

Bosque Wild Guided Hike the First Saturday of Every Month

Aug 02, 2025 from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Come join the Open Space Nature Guides and Trail Watch Volunteer Stewards on an adventure into one of the gems of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces on the first Saturday of every month!

Family Nature Club: Covering Camping (all ages)

Jul 19, 2025 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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Mountain Bike (18 +)

Aug 01, 2025 05:30 PM to Aug 02, 2025 10:30 AM — 1st day | SHRED Mountain Bike Facility 2nd day | Elena Gallegos —

Join us for this two-day event where you can play like a grown-up and take part in hands-on classes that introduce the fundamentals of a variety of outdoor activities.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Aug 06, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — East Mountain Library —

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.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Aug 15, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Main Library —

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

Aug 16, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Elena Gallegos Open Space | Kiwanis Shelter —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails

Aug 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Elena Gallegos Open Space hosted inside the Kiwanis shelter area —

Join the Open Space Division to explore Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, wilderness safety, fire awareness, and responsible e-bike use in Albuquerque's Open Space areas.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Aug 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — South Valley Library —

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.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Aug 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Erna Fergusson Library —

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.

Family Nature Club: Exploring Elena (all ages)

Aug 30, 2025 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.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 03, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — South Broadway Library —

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.

Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)

Sep 05, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Juan Tabo Public Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Rock Climb (ages 18+)

Sep 06, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Route 66 Open Space —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 11, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Lomas Tramway Library —

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

Sep 13, 2025 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Embudo Trailhead —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 17, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Cherry Hills Library —

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.

Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)

Sep 19, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more.

Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)

Sep 20, 2025 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.

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Sep 21, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos, —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.

Birdwatching 101: A Beginner’s Guide (18 +)

Sep 25, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Tony Hillerman Public Library —

Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more.

Discovery Day: Nature's Superpowers (ages 0-6)

Sep 26, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Central & Unser Library —

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.

Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails

Sep 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Embudo Trailhead —

Join the Open Space Division to explore Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, wilderness safety, fire awareness, and responsible e-bike use in Albuquerque's Open Space areas.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Oct 04, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)

Oct 18, 2025 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.

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Oct 19, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos, —

Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.

Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration (all ages)

Nov 15, 2025 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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Nov 22, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — USS Bullhead Memorial Park —

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

Dec 13, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Boca Negra Canyon Open Space —

Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.

Family Nature Club: All About Adaptations (all ages)

Dec 20, 2025 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.