Parks & Recreation Events
Tijeras Bio Zone Clean-Up
Mar 25, 2023 from 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Our Annual Spring Clean-Ups in the Foothills begin down the Route 66 road at the recent property acquisition: Tijeras Bio Zone Pre-registration required.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Mar 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Outdoor Field School: Ornithological Observations (ages 11-14)
Apr 01, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment. Classes take place at a variety of Open Space public lands.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)
Apr 01, 2023 from 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Bosque Wild Guided Nature Hike
Apr 02, 2023 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM
The first Sunday of every month meet at the Open Space Visitor Center for a tour of the Rio Grande Valley woodland.
Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering
Apr 08, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join an Open Space education park ranger 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 (for adults)
Apr 08, 2023 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)
Apr 14, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)
Apr 15, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Foothills Wild
Apr 16, 2023 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM
The third Wednesday of the month, meet at the Cottonwood Springs parking lot at Elena Gallegos Open Space for a guided hike. Carpooling is encouraged.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)
Apr 20, 2023 from 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)
Apr 22, 2023 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Apr 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 Ride a Bike (for adults)
Apr 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Intro to the Outdoors: 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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Discovery Days: Where does water go? (early childhood family program)
Apr 29, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Join an Open Space education park ranger with your little one and enjoy making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project. Afterward, you'll leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Ride a Mountain Bike (for adults)
May 12, 2023
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May 13, 2023
09:00 AM
Intro to the Outdoors: 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. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.
Saturday Explorer Camp: Powerful Pollinators (ages 6-10)
May 13, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Elementary-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for fun and in-depth learning about the natural world around them. Program takes place at the Open Space Visitor Center and includes hiking and outdoor exploration, hands-on science, literacy, and art activities.
Discovery Days: Powerful Pollinators (early childhood family program)
May 13, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Join an Open Space education park ranger with your little one and enjoy making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project. Afterward, you'll leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
May 26, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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
Jun 24, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join an Open Space education park ranger 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.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Jun 30, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Jul 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Family Nature Club: In a Flash (nature photography for all ages)
Jul 29, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join an Open Space education park ranger 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.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Aug 25, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Sep 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Outdoor Field School: Performing Pedology (ages 11-14)
Sep 30, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment. Classes take place at a variety of Open Space public lands.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Oct 27, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Outdoor Field School: Uncovering Archeology (ages 11-14)
Nov 04, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment. Classes take place at a variety of Open Space public lands.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Nov 24, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
Guided Tour: Candelaria Nature Preserve Open Space
Dec 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.