Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Art in the Park Join us at the Nature Center for our new monthly program Nature Art in the Park! We will will have art supplies to borrow in the Visitor Center or you can bring your own supplies. It's time to make art inspired by the beauty of the Bosque. Participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Friends of RGNC Annual Meeting The public is invited to the Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park's Annual Membership Meeting. Presentation on "Acequias of Albuquerque" with Joyce Salisbury & Kim Hafermalz at 10:30am. Annual Friends Meeting at 12pm! Snacks will be provided.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Walk Enjoy a leisurely exploration of the bosque ecosystem with a naturalist guide! The mostly flat, sandy trail is about one mile round trip and the walk lasts about an hour and a half. We recommend that you wear a hat and sunscreen and bring water. This walk is appropriate for adults and children. Meet your guide just west of the parking lot by the bench and bulletin boards. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Friends of FRGNC members enter free with valid permit displayed.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Habitat Helpers Come join our staff and volunteers in a morning of habitat restoration. We will weed, water, and mulch. Meet at the group shelter outside the Education Building. Volunteers are responsible for knowing their own physical limitations, the safe usage of tools, and being aware of the environment. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring sun protection and a water bottle to refill. Water will be provided. See you there!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Levi Dean 505 344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Volunteer Training Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love nature? Gardening? Birding? Educating? You will learn all about volunteering for New Mexico State Parks, as well as the ins and outs of our Nature Center and our volunteer needs. Join our vibrant community of volunteers by participating in this free one-day training! By the end of the training, we hope you have a sense of what type of work you’d most like to do and get moving on next steps! If you would like to sign up for this training, please email Volunteer Coordinator Julie Henry at juliehenryfrgnc@gmail.com.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Stories Under the Cottonwoods Stories Under the Cottonwood is offered at 10:30am on the third Saturday of each month. This is a participatory story session filled with fun natural history facts, songs, poems, and stories for the tall and the small, especially for those aged 5 to 10 years old. Children should always bring their own adult, so they can enjoy the fun, too!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Full Moon Hike Learn about moon lore and nocturnal animals in the bosque with Ranger Gianna. Meet at 5:45pm at the RGNC Parking Lot. Flashlights will be provided!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Levi Dean 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Art in the Park Join us at the Nature Center for our new monthly program Nature Art in the Park! We will will have art supplies to borrow in the Visitor Center or you can bring your own supplies. It's time to make art inspired by the beauty of the Bosque. Participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Mexico Boating Safety Course Free, 8-hour class offered by New Mexico State Parks. There is no fee to take this class. Education is the key to becoming a better, more knowledgeable boater. In New Mexico, many boaters are required by law to complete a boating safety course and receive a boater education card. Everyone is eligible and encouraged to take the course and receive a card. Registration is required. Register using link below.
Fees: None
Contact: Scott Chalmers 505-490-3507
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