BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142553 CREATED:20230111T205917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213828Z UID:5376-1682928000-1683295200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Jerky Mountains Backpack (Gila NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Melissa Green led this project on the northwest side of the Gila Wilderness. The crew made 1 mile of new tread (switchbacks between Turkey Feather Pass and Jerky Mountains)\, removed 277 logs\, constructed 70 trail markers and 10 drains in addition to spot brushing.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come join us as we partner with the Gila Chapter of the NM Back Country Horsemen on an extended horse-supported backpack project in the Jerky Mountains area of the Gila Wilderness. See below for information from the Gila BCH website: \n“This trail work will connect with other trail work we are doing earlier in the spring. We will also be relogging trails we worked on several years ago. These trails are used by multiple types of trail users and will benefit many. The views are amazing\, and there is mixed conifer by the creeks. While fire has affected this area some\, it is mostly unburned and pristine. The hiker crew will backpack to Turkey Feather Pass with support from a few horse packers. If there is no water nearby we will have water packed in. The hiker crew will work on the Lilley Mountain Trail #164 over the Jerky Mountains while the equine crew works on trails near their (separate) basecamp. Rain is possible. Mornings and evenings may be cool. Days will likely be warm to hot. \n(Optional camping at the Ben Lilley Campground or Willow Creek Campground the night before the project. Please bring your own food and water.) We will meet at the Willow Creek Corrals (**see note about directions below) at 8:00AM on Monday\, May 1 for introductions\, work objectives\, safety talk and gear check. We will give the packers our food and a bit of our gear before our 6.5 mile hike to basecamp. \nFood: Gila BCH homemade vacuum sealed meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be available for this project. We can accommodate meat eaters\, vegetarians\, and some gluten free diets. But you can also bring your own breakfasts and dinners if you prefer. Everyone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Water: Please bring water for the hike to basecamp. There are options to refill and filter water at mile 3. At basecamp we will drink out of water jugs if there is no water in the meadow. There is no water on the trails where we will be working so please bring 4-quart water capacity. We will provide: Tools\, hard hats\, trail and safety training\, project supervision\, and first aid kit with Wilderness First Responder trained personnel.” \n**Although the map to the meeting location is linked above\, please do not use Google Maps for the final approach to Willow Creek Corrals. Instead\, see the BCH website description for directions\, packing list and further information about this project. Please sign up below by Friday\, April 21. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15 (6 from NMVFO). If the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \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. \nSign up by clicking below:\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/jerky-mountains-backpack-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mogollon_baldy_2006.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142553 CREATED:20230206T152756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T184342Z UID:5660-1683360000-1683475200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Manzanos West Side (Cibola NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On Saturday\, ten volunteers worked on lopping and cleared 34 trees from most of the Comanche Trail for 5.5 miles (one-way). On Sunday\, twelve volunteers completed a variety of tasks on Trigo Trail for the first 3 miles that included the removal of 15 trees\, lopping\, some stream work\, and graffiti removal. The project\, based at the old JFK Campground in the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola NF\, was supported by two skillful cooks and perfect weather. Our volunteer team was more than up to the task of the good amount of hiking that was necessary to “get to the work” and completed the first-ever NMVFO graffiti removal with exceptional results.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: From the Trigo Trailhead (old JFK Campground\, John F Kennedy Campground – Google Maps) we will clear deadfall on Comanche Trail for 4.5 miles. Also\, we will work on Trigo Trail for the first 3 miles including tree removal\, lopping and some graffiti removal. The road to the project is quite rough and requires a high clearance vehicle. We will provide detailed directions to all participants as Google Map is not reliable in the area. We will have access to the old campground (behind a locked gate). The trip from Albuquerque is almost 2 hours\, so camping Friday and Saturday nights will be available\, but you could work any portion of the weekend. Food will be provided for Saturday morning and evening and Sunday morning. Bring your own food and water for the trail. \nPets are not allowed on NMVFO projects \nDifficulty:   due to distance \nGroup size: 17 (including 2 cooks) \nDeadline: Sign up by May 1\, 2023 \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/manzano-west-side-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trigo_2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142554 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:20230516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142554 CREATED:20230522T190835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223606Z UID:5979-1684224000-1684249200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Red Canyon Spruce Loop ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of volunteers cleared this 7.5 mile loop in the Manzano Mountains \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 an add-on? These are our small impromptu projects\, often mid-week\, not on our published schedule. If you have attended many projects\, you may be invited. Or reach out to the project leader if you are interested. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/red-canyon-spruce-loop-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/red_canyon_spruce_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142554 CREATED:20230313T162906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213821Z UID:5834-1684569600-1684598400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valle de Oro Cleanup (NWR) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twelve NMVFO volunteers improved the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge by clearing debris and removing invasive vegetation (primarily Kochia aka Bassia scoparia) from the area around the Visitor Center and around the trail that surrounds the cattail pond. We filled one dumpster and one trailer with the invasive plants which will be composted. The deep rooted Kochia was difficult to remove since the area has a drip irrigation system that could not be disturbed. Therefore\, the majority of the work was done with small hand tools and hand pulling of the noxious weed. For their perseverance\, all participants were awarded “Weed Warrior” T-shirts courtesy of Valle de Oro.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nProject Description: The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. It serves as an oasis for both wildlife and people. Established in 2012\, the refuge is beginning to transition from agriculture fields to a diversity of native habitats and visitor amenities. \nWe will improve the refuge by clearing debris and removing invasive vegetation. We will meet in the Valle de Oro Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 AM to sign in. Dakota Dominguez\, Valle de Oro Park Ranger\, will present a short talk on the refuge. We will then proceed by car caravan to the work site to review the planned work and conduct a safety briefing. \nVolunteers must wear sturdy boots (preferred) or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, eye protection\, and work gloves. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. Bring a hat\, sun protection\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with water\, snacks\, lunch\, and other necessities. We plan to finish work by 4:00 pm. \nThe volunteer group will not exceed 14 participants. The Visitors’ Center restroom facilities will be open. Registrants will be updated by email in the week(s) before the project with the latest information. If you have to cancel on the day of the project\, please text the Project Leader at 505-705-2584. \nDirections: Valle de Oro is located approximately 10 miles south of Albuquerque’s Big I. Coming from the North\, take Interstate 25 South to Rio Bravo (Exit 220). Go West on Rio Bravo\, then South on Broadway for approximately 2.25 miles. Turn West on Desert\, cross the Railrunner Tracks\, then turn South on 2 nd Street. The entrance to Valle de Oro will be on your right about 0.75 miles. At the entrance\, proceed to Visitor Center parking. Please plan to be there a little before 8:00 AM. \nDifficulty: \nTo sign up: Click on the button below and fill out the contact information. 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/valle-de-oro-cleanup-valle-de-oro-nwr/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/valleDeOro_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230527T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230528T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142555 CREATED:20230303T165500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213813Z UID:5796-1685172600-1685273400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Capulin Volcano (NPS) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six NMVFO Volunteers improved tread on 3 miles of trail at Capulin Volcano National Monument\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Join us for a two day project at Capulin Volcano National Monument (near Raton). Capulin Volcano NM is a top-rated Dark Sky Park and our agency lead has offered to point out constellations for us. We will improve two trails: the Boca Trail (a two-mile loop) and the Lava Flow Trail (a one-mile loop). Work includes lopping\, moving rocks\, and widening trail in some sections. Sunday will be a half day of work. \nParticipants will be required to wear long sleeve shirts\, closed toe shoes\, and sturdy work gloves. Additionally\, make sure to bring water\, snacks\, hat for sun protection\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\, etc. \nWe will camp Friday and Saturday night in a campground with toilets and showers. Food will be provided for Saturday breakfast\, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Bring everything necessary for two nights of camping\, and do not forget that camp chair. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 8 maximum \nSign up below by Monday\, May 8. If the project is full\, please contact projects@nmvfo.org to be put on a waitlist. \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/capulin-volcano-nps/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/capulin_volcano-e1677862466785.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Osmon":MAILTO:c.osmon@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR