BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nmvfo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20190310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20191103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160048 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160048 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160049 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160049 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160049 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160049 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160050 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160050 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160050 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. 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