March 16, 2026
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FRIDAY |
APRIL 24 |
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5:00pm |
The Belen Marsh |
Teresa Smith de Cherif Chair, Valencia SWCD |
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5:15pm |
Conservation Excellence Award to Stephanie Garcia Richard |
Stephanie Garcia Richard, NM State Land Commissioner |
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6:00pm |
Nighttime Raptors |
Laura McCann, Raptors of NM Foundation |
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6:45pm |
Sunset Walk |
Valencia SWCD |
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7:15pm |
Aurora Borealis in NM |
Sarah McIntyre Photography and Dark Sky Council |
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8:00pm |
Nighttime Photography |
Sarah McIntyre Photography and Dark Sky Council |
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8:30pm |
Night Sky Viewing |
NPS Rangers, Salinas Pueblo Missions |
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SATURDAY |
APRIL 25 |
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10:30am |
Land Acknowledgement |
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10:45am |
Composting Demonstration |
John Zarola, Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters |
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12:15pm |
Guided Nature Walk |
Valencia SWCD |
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1:00pm |
Nighttime Pollinators |
Jade McClellan, UNM Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) at the Sevilleta |
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1:45pm |
Water Harvesting Demonstration |
Jeff Sanders, Environmental Education Manager, VSWCD |
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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES |
BOTH DAYS |
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Coloring Tables: Nature Magnets, Seed Pots, Biochar Shadow Drawings Plant a Seed “What Bird Are You?” (Photo Op) Nature Match Up Recycling Relay Hopes and Dreams Tree Farm Animals (Saturday) Facepainting ((Saturday) |
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FOR SALE |
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Official Whitfield T-shirts | Cactus | Seeds | Wood-burned and Natural Tree Discs |
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SILENT AUCTION |
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Wood Benches: Handmade and Individually Painted by Local Artists |
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The Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area brings our community together through nature, education, and shared stewardship.
Our Winter Newsletter highlights greenhouse growing tips, the benefits of biochar, the Whitfield Under the Stars night sky and Biochar events, and the election of new VSWCD Board Supervisors. See what’s happening at Whitfield and discover ways to get involved. Download our Winter Newsletter here.
The future of Valencia County’s land and water belongs to all of us. Our Long-Range Conservation Plan is a roadmap for stewarding these precious resources for generations to come. Discover our shared vision and the steps we’re taking to ensure a healthy, sustainable environment for our community. You an download our long range plan here.
DRAFT Agenda: https://valenciaswcd-nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VSWCD-draft-final-agenda-for-March-19-2026-Regular-Board-meeting-.pdf
Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District is inviting community members of El Cerro Mission on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00pm at the El Cerro Mission Community Center. We would like your ideas about the future of the community garden. El Cerro Mission community participants will receive a $10 gift card
DRAFT Agenda: https://valenciaswcd-nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VSWCD-draft-final-agenda-for-January-15-2026-Regular-Board-meeting_.pdf
