City of Albuquerque Open Space Superintendent and City Archeologist Dr. Matt Schmader will lead a walking tour and tell the story of how the Middle Rio Grande Valley has changed over time, shaped by natural and human forces. Part of the Bernalillo County Open Space Program’s ‘Naturalist Series.’  Awaken your senses to the natural world around you by observing the wondrous plants and animals in the Bosque and learn from local experts about this extraordinary ecosystem. Bernalillo County Open…See More

Bernalillo County Open Space and The New Mexico Wonder of Learning Collaborative will be presenting a workshop geared for families that provides parents and guardians of young children and tools for deepening experiences in nature and fostering the desire to explore. The workshop if free and open to guardians and their young children.  To register go to www.bernco.gov/openspace or contact Open Space Coordinator Colleen Langan-McRoberts at…See More

Come and examine a different approach to trail cooking. Marty Peterson will focus on utensil free and novelty outdoor cooking techniques that are ideal for mountain excursions to backyard sleepovers.  Mr. Peterson will cook in paper bags, foil, on sticks and rocks. Part of the Bernalillo County Open Space Program’s ‘East Mountain Interpretative Series.’  Bernalillo County Open Space is working with local partners to offer this interpretive series. Participants will go on a tour of Open Space…See More

Nothing awakens a childlike excitement for spring like a gaggle of goslings or bunch of ducklings following their parents about. During this workshop, we will talk about the many wild creatures that enliven our environment and the cycle of life that seems to peak during spring. Part of the Bernalillo County Open Space Program’s ‘Naturalist Series.’  Awaken your senses to the natural world around you by observing the wondrous plants and animals in the Bosque and learn from local experts about…See More

Durand Open Space was once home to Westernair Inc., an airplane maintenance business once owned by the Durand family. Small planes flew in for anything from engine repairs to paint jobs to reupholstery work. Today, the property commemorates more natural airborne creatures, birds.This year, Bernalillo County Open Space is working with a number of partners to organize a fun-filled family event celebrating both birds and planes at Durand Open Space. There will be a number of exciting things…See More

Come and examine a different approach to trail cooking. Marty Peterson will focus on utensil free and novelty outdoor cooking techniques that are ideal for mountain excursions to backyard sleepovers.  Mr. Peterson will cook in paper bags, foil, on sticks and rocks. Part of the Bernalillo County Open Space Program’s ‘East Mountain Interpretative Series.’  Bernalillo County Open Space is working with local partners to offer this interpretive series. Participants will go on a tour of Open Space…See More

 April 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sanchez Farm Open Space (1180 Arenal Rd. SW)The Recureda a Cesar Chavez Committee is organizing the 20th annual march on April 6 to and from the National Hispanic Cultural Center to educate the community about the life and work of the great American civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. The festivities will begin the day before, on April 5, with a Day of Service at Sanchez Farm Open Space. Hundreds of students will learn about Cesar Chavez’s legacy and the…See More

Learn the basics of beekeeping and what you need to know when getting started. We will be comparing both Langstroth and Topbar hives. Albuquerque beekeepers will be on hand to review the beekeeping calendar, equipment, hive management, things to consider if keeping bees within the city limits and troubleshooting common problems. See More