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Open Space Events

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.

Whispers in the Wild: An East Gallery Exhibit!

Jun 20, 2026 02:00 PM to Aug 01, 2026 04:00 PM Open Space Visitor Center
Join us for an inspiring artistic experience exploring the beauty, movement, and spirit of the natural world through creative expression and imagination.

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!

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.

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.

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Sharing Our Open Spaces and Trails

Sep 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM Elena Gallegos Open Space hosted at the double shelter
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.

Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering (all ages)

Oct 17, 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.

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Oct 18, 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.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Oct 24, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 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.