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SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Training project conducted on Albuquerque Open Space land in the Tijeras Canyon Biozone just east of the city. Experienced Open Space personnel and the NMVFO project leaders mentored volunteers to build a new trail section and close an old one.  \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nThis session will build upon skills introduced to new volunteers at an indoor class on March 14\, but anyone is welcome to sign up for either or both sessions. For those who miss last week’s class\, we recommend you review its two PowerPoint presentations at the top of the following webpage: https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/resources/. \nDescription: This training project will be conducted on Albuquerque Open Space land in the Tijeras Canyon Biozone just east of the city. Experienced Open Space personnel and the NMVFO project leaders will help mentor volunteers as we build a new trail section and close an old one. The trail’s new route will be marked with pin flags that carefully follow the terrain to permit proper drainage. Any large trees in the way will have already been felled with a chainsaw\, but we will use hand tools to remove stumps\, smaller trees\, brush\, and intruding branches. We will also reshape and smooth the tread\, digging out rocks and roots\, and build rock walls as needed to buttress the trail along steep slopes or at drainage crossings. For closing the old trail segment\, we will scarify the tread and scatter foliage to limit erosion and block its entrances with rocks\, branches\, and replanted cactuses where available. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (such as sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (but extras will be available to borrow) and a daypack with water\, a light lunch and/or snacks\, and sunscreen. An email update will be sent out during the week before the project. Please sign up no later than March 19. \nDirections: The Tijeras Biozone facilities are located at 15600 Central Ave SE as shown on this map. If coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south on Tramway Blvd (Exit 167)\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue east on Old Route 66 (NM 333) for 1.2 miles to the parking lot. \nDifficulty: \nSign up by clicking the button below. If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find out more information at Volunteer FAQs. If you have any more questions\, or would like to be put on a waitlist if the project is full\, please email Larry and Christy or call Larry at 505-821-7999. \nGroup Size: 20-ish. \nCost: Free!Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.\n\n	\n	\n	\n \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-field-cabq-open-space-4/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FieldTrng-Mar2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142724
CREATED:20251212T164844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T004635Z
UID:7702-1773479700-1773498600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Classroom (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nineteen NMVFO volunteers joined four members of Albuquerque Open Space Division staff for a class at the Holiday Park Community Center\, featuring PowerPoint presentations on how to build and maintain trails. They then went for some practice supervised by Open Space personnel at the Tijeras Canyon Biozone. After hiking in for about a mile\, they broke into groups and improved some existing trails by excavating drain dips to control erosion\, building a rock wall to hold up a collapsing section of trail tread\, erecting some signage\, and closing off entry to an old deteriorating trail by transplanting cholla and prickly pear cactus and setting out other barriers.  \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Learn the fundamentals of building and maintaining trails with Larry\, and Jim Sattler\, the Deputy Superintendent of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division. This class is especially designed for beginners\, although anyone who would like a skills refresher will be welcome. To follow-up on this introduction\, a full-day field training project will be held one week later on Saturday\, March 21. \nIndoor Class. The workshop will begin with an indoor class at the Holiday Park Community Center\, 11710 Comanche Road NE (just south of Tramway Blvd). Larry will narrate NMVFO PowerPoint presentations that show the challenges and techniques of building and maintaining trails in terrain across New Mexico. Jim will present some background on the Tijeras Canyon Biozone Open Space and use a whiteboard to illustrate the specific trail problems to be dealt with during the outdoor session. You will also receive some handouts about doing trail work. \nOutdoor Practice. After the classroom session\, we will drive east to Tramway Blvd\, south to Central Ave.\, and left for about a mile on Old Route 66 (NM 333) to the Tijeras Biozone Open Space at 15600 Central Ave SE. We will meet in front of the old building located there. Jim will then demonstrate how to safely use the tools that we will carry farther into the Open Space to do some maintenance on an existing trail and (time permitting) build a short new section of trail. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (extras will be available to borrow) and a daypack with water\, snacks\, and sunscreen. An email update will be sent out during the week before the project. Please sign up no later than March 12. \nDifficulty:  \nSign up by clicking the button below. If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find out more information at Volunteer FAQs. If you have any more questions\, or would like to be put on a waitlist if the project is full\, you can email the project leaders or call Larry at 505-821-7999. \nGroup Size: 20  \nCost: Free! \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-classroom-cabq-open-space-4/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trail_classroom.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142725
CREATED:20250108T223508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T210505Z
UID:6975-1742632200-1742653800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop – Field (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: In a project organized by Larry Benson and Christy Osmon\, sixteen NMVFO volunteers and five members of the Albuquerque Open Space Division led by Jim Sattler\, built 650 feet of new trail in rugged hillside terrain above Tijeras Canyon. This required the removal of several dozen rocks to smooth out the new tread and construction of about 20 rock walls to reinforce the trail.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nThis session will build upon skills introduced to new volunteers at an indoor class on March 15\, but anyone is welcome to sign up for either or both sessions. For those who miss last week’s class\, we recommend you review its two PowerPoint presentations at the top of the following webpage: https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/resources/. \nDescription: This training project will be conducted on Albuquerque Open Space land in the Tijeras Canyon Biozone just east of the city. Experienced Open Space personnel and the NMVFO project leaders will help mentor volunteers as we build a new trail section and close an old one. The trail’s new route will be marked with pin flags that carefully follow the terrain to permit proper drainage. Any large trees in the way will have already been felled with a chainsaw\, but we will use hand tools to remove stumps\, smaller trees\, brush\, and intruding branches. We will also reshape and smooth the tread\, digging out rocks and roots\, and build rock walls as needed to buttress the trail along steep slopes or at drainage crossings. For closing the old trail segment\, we will scarify the tread and scatter foliage to limit erosion and block its entrances with rocks\, branches\, and replanted cactuses where available. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (such as sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (but extras will be available to borrow) and a daypack with water\, a light lunch and/or snacks\, and sunscreen. An email update will be sent out during the week before the project. Please sign up no later than March 20. \nDirections: The Tijeras Biozone facilities are located at 15600 Central Ave SE as shown on this map. If coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south on Tramway Blvd (Exit 167)\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue east on Old Route 66 (NM 333) for 1.2 miles to the parking lot. \nDifficulty: \nSign up by clicking the button below. If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find out more information at Volunteer FAQs. If you have any more questions\, or would like to be put on a waitlist if the project is full\, please email Larry and Christy or call Larry at 505-821-7999. \nGroup Size: 20. \nCost: Free! \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-field-cabq-open-space-3/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FieldTrng-Mar2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142725
CREATED:20250108T221237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T210049Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Workshop – Classroom (CABQ Open Space) WAITLISTED
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: In a project organized by Larry Benson and Christy Osmon\, eighteen NMVFO volunteers and five members of the Albuquerque Open Space Division attended a classroom session in the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center in the morning. They then did some on-the-job training at the Tijeras Canyon Biozone\, where under the guidance of Jim Sattler and his staff members from the Open Space Division\, they excavated 15 drainage dips across an eroding uphill dirt road that serves as trail for hikers\, bikers\, and horse riders.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Learn the fundamentals of building and maintaining trails with Larry\, Christy\, and Jim Sattler\, the Deputy Superintendent of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division. This class is especially designed for beginners\, although anyone who would like a skills refresher will be welcome. To follow-up on this introduction\, a full-day field training project will be held one week later on Saturday\, March 22. \nIndoor Class. The workshop will begin with an indoor class at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center at 501 Elizabeth St SE (located shortly past where Juan Tabo Blvd. becomes Southern Blvd). Larry and Christy will each narrate NMVFO PowerPoint presentations that show the challenges and techniques of building and maintaining trails in terrain across New Mexico. Jim may add additional perspectives on the issues addressed in these slide shows and will follow up using a whiteboard to illustrate the specific trail problems to be dealt with during the outdoor session. You will also receive some handouts about doing trail work.  \nOutdoor Practice. After the classroom session\, we will drive north on Southern Blvd\, turn right on Central Ave\, and go a few miles east on Old Route 66 (NM 333) to the Tijeras Biozone Open Space at 15600 Central Ave SE. We will meet in front of the old building located there. Jim will briefly summarize the recent expansion of this property\, the colorful history of the existing facility\, and the city’s plans for the area’s future. He will then demonstrate how to safely use the tools that we will carry a short distance to do some maintenance on an existing trail and (time permitting) build a new section of trail. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (extras will be available to borrow) and a daypack with water\, snacks\, and sunscreen. An email update will be sent out during the week before the project. Please sign up no later than March 13. \nDifficulty: \n \nSign up by clicking the button below. If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find out more information at Volunteer FAQs. If you have any more questions\, or would like to be put on a waitlist if the project is full\, you can email the project leaders or call Larry at 505-821-7999.  \nGroup Size: 20  \nCost: Free! \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-classroom-cabq-open-space-3/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Classroom2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142726
CREATED:20240918T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T221616Z
UID:6869-1726302600-1726331400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Bullseye Monitoring Workshop (Santa Fe Conservation Trust)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: In this “Add-On” project\, three NMVFO volunteers recently attended a range-management workshop at Santa Fe Conservation Trust’s Conservation Homestead in the Galisteo Basin\, near the town of Lamy\, NM. Volunteers learned how the “Bullseye” monitoring technique worked\, then employed it at various locales within the preserve. The workshop is part of a long-term effort by the SFCT to monitor and improve habitat.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is a Small Group Project? We organize several off-schedule short-notice word-of-mouth projects during the trail season. If you show up to a large number of projects\, mention to your project leader that you are interested.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/bullseye-monitoring-workshop-santa-fe-conservation-trust/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bullseye_workshop_2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142726
CREATED:20240229T000240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T161318Z
UID:6498-1717833600-1717858800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Women's Trail Day (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Building new trail and rock work at Tijeras BioZone Education Center\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Enjoy the camaraderie of other women as we review some trail work basics\, then spend the rest of our day together building brand new trail in Albuquerque Open Space in Tijeras\, NM. We will some time providing instruction on trail-building tools\, techniques\, and tips for making user-friendly and sustainable trails. There will be opportunities for questions\, feedback\, and networking with fellow women passionate about New Mexico’s hiking trails. Both experienced and completely new volunteers are welcome on this introductory trail-building project! \nPlease bring work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are fine)\, lunch\, snacks and plenty of water in a day pack. Come prepared with sturdy boots\, a hat\, sunblock\, and a notebook and pen if desired. Extra layers are recommended in case it is chilly in the morning\, as well as rain gear if rain is in the forecast. We’ll stop for lunch at around noon\, and after work we’ll begin hiking out at around 2:00. \nWe’ll be joined by City of Albuquerque Open Space staff\, who will be available for demonstrations and Q&A throughout the trail construction portion of the day. \nPlease register below by May 30. If you plan to invite a friend\, she will need to register as well. Hope you can join us! \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \nDifficulty:  \nTo sign up\, click on the button below and fill out the form. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/womens-trail-day-cabq-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/womens_trail_2021.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Plews":MAILTO:j.plews@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142726
CREATED:20240604T130103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T234107Z
UID:6737-1716984000-1717088400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Class (Carson NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five NMVFO volunteers and five NMWild new-hires took a two-day crosscut sawyer certification class at Tres Piedras Ranger District\, taught by Craig\, Jennifer\, and Courtney from the Carson National Forest.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-class-carson-nf/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sawyer_2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142727
CREATED:20240312T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T214715Z
UID:6551-1711807200-1711818000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Volunteer Orientation and Training (CABQ Balloon Fiesta Park)
DESCRIPTION:Description: The City of Albuquerque will be hosting New Mexico’s first major Earth Day Festival on Sunday\, April 21 (which will be covered in a separate NMVFO project description on that date).  For an overview of all the planned activities and participants\, you can visit the festival’s website: https://earthdayfestivalnm.com/.   It includes a section describing the various volunteer opportunities in detail at this link.  To help recruit and familiarize volunteers in preparation for the festival\, its organizers are hosting this orientation and training program on the afternoon of March 30.  Attending this preliminary meeting will be helpful but is not a prerequisite to volunteer for the festival\, which can be done up until mid-April. \nPutting on this event will require a significant number of volunteers to perform a variety of tasks (known as volunteer opportunities) such as directing traffic and parking\, checking in vendors\, helping set up tables\, booths\, barricades\, recycle bins\, and other amenities\, greeting and assisting visitors\, distributing programs\, answering questions\, and cleaning up at the end of the festival.   It is hoped that NMVFO can provide a good number of these volunteers. Volunteers will register with the One Albuquerque volunteer network to choose and sign up for specific jobs and shifts on April 21.  These are listed and described in this section about Earth Day volunteer opportunities.  Experienced NMVFO project leaders are encouraged to sign up as volunteer crew chiefs. \nFor volunteer orientation and training\, we will meet at Balloon Fiesta Park’s Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion\, which is located at the southeast corner of the balloon launching field as shown on this map.   Using the south entrance to the park\, take Alameda Avenue to Balloon Museum Drive\, go north for about a mile past the Balloon Museum to where Balloon Museum Drive makes a hard left turn\, and continue down a short distance to the Sid Cutter Pavilion (shown in the above photo) and park nearby. \nThose attending must sign up on the button below for NMVFO to have a record of attendance and record volunteer hours. \nDifficulty:   \nGroup Size:  Unlimited \nCost: Free! \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/earth-day-volunteer-orientation-and-training-cabq-balloon-fiesta-park/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SidCutterPavilion.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142727
CREATED:20240114T165257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210534Z
UID:6372-1711182600-1711204200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sixteen NMVFO volunteers and five personnel from the Open Space Division completed a new trail (started a week earlier after the Trail Workshop’s classroom session) that now goes uphill for more than 1\,000 feet from the Tijeras Creek Trail to intersect with an existing trail. As shown in many of the photos\, the Field Training Project including moving and working with heavy rocks to buttress more than sixty feet of the new trail along three sharply out-sloped sections. The group also closed and did erosion-control work on a steep user-created trail.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nThis session will build upon skills introduced to new volunteers at the March 16 class\, but anyone is welcome to sign up.  For more helpful information about doing trail work with NMVFO\, go to this link. \nDescription:  This project will take place on Albuquerque Open Space land in the recently expanded Tijeras Canyon Biozone just east of the city.  Experienced Open Space personnel and NMVFO members will help mentor volunteers as we build a new trail section.  Its carefully planned path will be marked with pin flags that follow the terrain to permit adequate tread width and proper drainage.  Any large trees in the way will have already been removed with a chainsaw\, but we will use hand tools to take out stumps and smaller plants and trim back intruding branches.  We will reshape and smooth the tread\, digging up rocks and roots as needed\, and possibly build rock walls to buttress the trail along steep slopes and at drainage crossings.  If closing an old trail segment\, we will scarify the tread and scatter foliage to limit erosion and block entrances with rocks\, branches\, and replanted cactuses where available. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (but extras will be available) and a daypack with water\, light lunch and/or snacks\, and sunscreen.  An email update will be sent out during the week before the project.  Please sign up no later than March 21. \nDirections:  The Tijeras Biozone Education Center is located at 15600 Central Ave SE as shown on this map.  If coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south at Tramway Blvd (Exit167)\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue east on Old Route 66 for 1.2 miles to the parking lot. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 25 \nCost:  Free! \nIf the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-field-cabq-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/field_training.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142727
CREATED:20240125T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T204704Z
UID:6419-1711094400-1711299600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Class
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Volunteers from NMVFO\, BCH-Pecos\, the Carson NF\, along with trail staff\, participated in a three day Wilderness First Aid class in Albuquerque\, taught by Stephanie from the Gila NF and Rebecca from the Carson NF.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: The US Forest Service will present a 3-day CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) & Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course\, March 22-24. All three days of training will be held at the Tennis Club of Albuquerque. This will be a full 3 days of class plus outside hands-on exercises. Certification will be granted by the American Health and Safety Institute upon successful completion. CPR/AED/WFA certification will be valid for two years\, blood borne pathogens for one. \nThere is no fee for the course for members\, active volunteers\, and partner organization members. Space is limited to about 20 participants. \nFor WFA certification you must attend the FULL THREE DAYS of training. \nRefreshments will be provided\, but bring your own lunch. Specific details on what to bring\, start/end times\, etc.\, will be sent to all participants at a later date (likely 8AM-5PM each day). Please contact Dave Broudy at d.broudy@nmvfo.org if you have any questions. \nDifficulty:  Pulaski \nGroup Size: 20 \nSign up below by March 15 \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/wilderness-first-aid-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/49163598653_8a2a42ecbd_c.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142728
CREATED:20240114T162701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210204Z
UID:6365-1710581400-1710597600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Classroom (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On a windy and damp day\, fourteen mostly new volunteers attended a classroom session followed by building several hundred feet of new uphill trail in Albuquerque Open Space’s Tijeras Canyon Biozone.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Learn the fundamentals of building and maintaining trails with Larry and Christy as well as Jim Sattler and some of his experienced Albuquerque Open Space Division staff members. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend this class\, although others who would like a skills refresher will also be welcome. To follow-up on this introduction\, a full-day field training project will be held one week later on Saturday\, March 23.\nThe workshop will begin with an indoor class at the future Tijeras Biozone Education Center. Jim will give a brief (but colorful) history of this facility and the city’s plans for its future. With his help\, Larry will summarize some basics of planning and constructing trails and demonstrate the most common trail-working tools. You will also receive handouts\, including a booklet on doing trail work in arid lands. To prepare in advance for the class\, please go to this link and view a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that explains and illustrates the challenges and methods for making and maintaining trails in New Mexico.\nAfter the classroom session\, we will gather tools and hike a short distance in the Tijeras Canyon Biozone to practice using the tools to clear and build a new section of trail and\, if needed\, close off an old section. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (but extras will be available) and a daypack with water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, pen\, and notebook. An email update will be sent during the week before the project. Please sign up no later than March 14. \nDirections: The Tijeras Biozone Education Center is located at 15600 Central Ave SE as shown on this map. If coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south at Tramway Blvd (Exit 167)\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue east on Old Route 66 for 1.2 miles to the parking lot. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 20 \nIf the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nCost: Free! \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-classroom-cabq-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/classroom.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142728
CREATED:20230625T152713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T183904Z
UID:6027-1687597200-1687622400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Certification Class 3
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 7 NMVFO volunteers earned their Sawyer Certification at Winsor Trailhead in the SFNF\, with instructor Jennifer from the Carson NF.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-certification-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sawyer3_2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142728
CREATED:20230606T124505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T124722Z
UID:6007-1685869200-1685894400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Certification Class 2
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 5 NMVFO volunteers\, one Termite\, and one SFNF staff earned their crosscut certification at Winsor Trailhead in the SFNF\, with instructors Jennifer and Courtney from the Carson NF.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-certification-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sawyer2_2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142729
CREATED:20230606T123605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T124147Z
UID:6001-1685782800-1685808000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Certification Class 1
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sawyer certification\, Little Tesuque Picnic Area\, Santa Fe National Forest. This Saturday four NMVFO volunteers and 3 USFS staff earned their crosscut certifications after a full-day class.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-certification-class-1/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sawyer_class_1_2023_lowres.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142729
CREATED:20230228T160239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T184658Z
UID:5745-1683964800-1683990000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Women's Trail Day (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 8 women learned about and executed tread and rock work at the Tijeras BioZone Education Center\, joined by CABQ Open Space staff.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Enjoy the camaraderie of other women as we review some trail work basics\, then spend the rest of our day together building brand new trail in Albuquerque Open Space in Tijeras\, NM. We will some time providing instruction on trail-building tools\, techniques\, and tips for making user-friendly and sustainable trails. There will be opportunities for questions\, feedback\, and networking with fellow women passionate about New Mexico’s hiking trails. Both experienced and completely new volunteers are welcome on this introductory trail-building project! \nPlease bring work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are fine)\, lunch\, snacks and plenty of water in a day pack. Come prepared with sturdy boots\, a hat\, sunblock\, and a notebook and pen if desired. Extra layers are recommended in case it is chilly in the morning\, as well as rain gear if rain is in the forecast. We’ll stop for lunch at around noon\, and after work we’ll begin hiking out at around 2:00. \nWe’ll be joined by City of Albuquerque Open Space staff\, who will be available for demonstrations and Q&A throughout the trail construction portion of the day. \nPlease register below by April 30. If you plan to invite a friend\, she will need to register as well. Hope you can join us! \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \nDifficulty:  \nTo sign up\, click on the button below and fill out the form. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/womens-trail-day-abq-open-space/
LOCATION:Tijeras BioZone Education Center\, 15600 Central Ave SE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/womens_trail_2021.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Plews":MAILTO:j.plews@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142730
CREATED:20210915T101554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T010126Z
UID:4360-1635494400-1635699600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Class
DESCRIPTION:Description: The US Forest Service will be putting on a 3-day CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) & Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course\, October 29-31. All three days of training will be held at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources in Socorro. This will be a full 3 days of class plus outside hands-on exercises. Certification will be granted by the American Health and Safety Institute upon successful completion. CPR/AED/WFA certification will be valid for two years\, blood borne pathogens for one. \nThere is no fee for the course\, and space is limited to 20 participants. Priority will be given to current paid NMVFO members and/or active volunteers (participating in at least one project this season). Early registration for NMVFO members/volunteers will end October 1. Any remaining seats will be opened up to other active US Forest Service volunteer partners (BCH\, FOSM\, NM Wild\, NM SAR\, etc.). \nSpecific details on what to bring\, start/end times\, etc.\, will be sent to all participants at a later date (likely 8AM-5pm each day). Please contact Nick Tenorio at n.tenorio@nmvfo.org if you have any questions. \nDifficulty:  Pulaski \nGroup Size: 20 – We have reached our maximum number allowed for this class.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/wilderness-first-aid-class/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/49163598653_8a2a42ecbd_c.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Tenorio":MAILTO:n.tenorio@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142730
CREATED:20200903T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T224625Z
UID:3109-1601802000-1601830800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Class
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six volunteers earned their Crosscut Sawyer Certification during a one-day class taught by Jennifer Sublett\, USFS\, at the Panchuela Campground\n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Earn your USFS Crosscut Sawyer Certification at this all-day class. Sawyer certification is recommended for frequent NMVFO volunteers who desire to advance their trail maintenance skills. This class is for those who want to become active sawyers\, who really intend to use these new skills on trail projects.   You do not need to be certified in First Aid/CPR\, and Blood Borne Pathogens to take the crosscut saw class\, but will need them to become certified Forest Service sawyers. The class is taught by Jennifer Sublett\, USFS. \nWhat is Sawyer Certification? “The USFS requires a sawyer\, the primary operator of a crosscut saw or chainsaw\, to be trained\, evaluated\, and certified through a training program that meets the intent of FSM 2358.03 Policy. Sawyers must have a current National Sawyer Certification Card and meet any other specified qualifications to perform assigned saw work\, including currency in first aid CPR training when engaged in sawing activities. The National Sawyer Certification Card is issued with a three-year expiration date\, which can be subject to review any time prior to expiration.” \nLearn about: binding\, proper use of PPE\, bucking\, risk assessment\, danger trees\, underbucking\, hung trees\, use of wedges\, escape routes\, snags\, widow makers\, and so much more… \nA volunteer does not need sawyer certification when using our smaller folding saws to cut downfalls\, but the concepts learned in this class will also help users of smaller saws become safer and more effective. For larger downfalls\, where a 2-person or 1-person crosscut saw is used\, at least one operator must be sawyer certified. \nMeet at: Panchuela Admin Site. Coordinates 35.829569N  105.663997W. Travel to Panchuela Campsite near the Pecos Wilderness\, and pass beyond the gate near the camp host site to the Admin Site\, following the NMVFO green signs. You do not need a high-clearance vehicle on Panchuela Road– it is paved all the way\, though the roadway narrows to one lane with turn-offs. \nBring: Sack lunch\, snacks. Wear long pants\, long sleeve shirt\, boots\, gloves\, and eye protection\, as on a trail project. Bring your hard hat if you have one\, otherwise NMVFO will provide one. \nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis (moderately strenuous)\n \nGroup Size: Up to 6\n \nPlease sign up below. Closing date for sign-ups is Wednesday September 30th\, 2020. \n<< THE CLASS IS NOW FULL. IF YOU SIGN UP\, YOU WILL BE PUT ON A WAIT-LIST FOR THE NEXT CLASS\, WHICH JENNIFER IS WILLING TO SCHEDULE SOON\, DEPENDING ON INTEREST >> \nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-class/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Trigo-add-on-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142730
CREATED:20191227T035822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T211314Z
UID:1438-1584036000-1584043200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Description: Two experienced project leaders from New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors will give members of this class an introduction to trail work. After demonstrating the types of tools used\, there will be a PowerPoint slideshow on how trails are built and maintained\, as well examples of other NMVFO projects throughout New Mexico. Several short videos will further highlight trail work techniques in both desert and mountain terrain. Advance registration required. Please click on the link below to register. Attendees are also invited for some on-the-job training\, rerouting a trail on Saturday\, March 14\, near the Indian School trailhead in the Sandia Foothills with Albuquerque Open Space Division.\nGroup Size: Up to 45\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\nTo register for this class please click here
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-classroom/
LOCATION:REI Albuquerque\, 1550 Mercantile Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142730
CREATED:20190115T214748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T211410Z
UID:1043-1552586400-1552593600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop Class
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Larry Benson\, 505-821-7999\, LawRBenson@aol.com and Jenny Blackmore\, 720-470-4651\, JBlackmore99@yohoo.com \nIn partnership with REI and the Albuquerque Open Space Division\, the New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors is conducting its annual 2-part Trail Construction and Maintenance Workshop. The indoor session will be held at the Albuquerque REI store on Thursday March 14 and the outdoor session in Sandia Foothills Open Space on Saturday\, March 16. (described separately). \nStarting at 6:00 pm on Thursday March 14\, the workshop’s classroom session will be offered courtesy of the REI Store\, 1550 Mercantile NE (near the intersection of I-25 and Montgomery/Montano). Two experienced NMVFO project leaders will discuss the fundamentals of trail work by demonstrating the tools used and giving a PowerPoint presentation featuring trail projects on public lands throughout New Mexico. A few short videos will help show how volunteers can safely refurbish and build trails. The presenters will answer questions and provide a list of NMVFO projects scheduled in 2018. Those who want to attend the March 14 classroom session need to register no later than March 13 on the Albuquerque REI web site! https://www.rei.com/stores/albuquerque.html.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142730
CREATED:20180112T023632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T211450Z
UID:699-1521136800-1521144000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop Class
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with REI and the Albuquerque Open Space Division\, the New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors is conducting its annual 2-part Trail Construction and Maintenance Workshop on Thursday\, March 15 and Saturday\, March 17. The first session will be held at the Albuquerque REI store and the second part in the City of Albuquerque’s Sandia Foothills Open Space. Experienced trail workers are invited to sign up for Saturday’s outdoor project (described separately) and help mentor those who attend the classroom session. \nStarting at 6:00 pm on Thursday\, March 15\, the workshop’s classroom session will be offered courtesy of the REI Store\, 1550 Mercantile NE (near the intersection of I-25 and Montgomery/Montano). Two experienced NMVFO project leaders will discuss the fundamentals of trail work by demonstrating the tools used and giving a PowerPoint presentation featuring recent projects on public lands throughout New Mexico. Two U.S. Forest Service videos will also help show how volunteers can safely refurbish and build trails. The presenters will answer questions and provide a list of NMVFO projects scheduled in 2018. Those who want to attend the March 15 classroom session need to sign up no later than March 14 on the Albuquerque REI web site! https://www.rei.com/stores/albuquerque.html.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-class/
CATEGORIES:Class
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