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: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:20230602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124351 CREATED:20230421T140810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213805Z UID:5937-1685696400-1685721600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valles Caldera Wetland Restoration DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On June 2\, 2023\, 16 NMVFO volunteers joined Steve Vrooman of Keystone Restoration Ecology to haul rocks to create one-rock dams\, and use shovels to build sod riffles\, allowing water to spread more evenly on wetlands near Coyote Call Trail in the Valles Caldera National Preserve.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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  \nNote: This project is now waitlisted\, but check out the project on the following day\, which still needs volunteers. \nDescription: On Friday June 2\, NMVFO will return with partners Rio Puerco Alliance and Keystone Restoration Ecology to help restore a wetland area in the southeast corner of the Valle Grande\, the largest valley in Valles Caldera National Preserve. This is part of a larger New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) wetlands project\, the East Fork Headwaters Restoration Project\, which will restore 400 acres of the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River. Our job will be to put some finishing touches on the project by building rock dams along a spring-fed channel and a small intermittent creek. The site is close to a road and can be accessed with a short hike. \nMore info about meeting location to follow\, for those who sign up. Hope you can join us! \nDifficulty: \n \nGroup Size: 15 \nPlease sign up below by Wednesday May 31. If the project is full\, contact 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. A reminder that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \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/valles-caldera-wetland-restoration-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/valles_caldera_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124352 CREATED:20230512T142808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T010904Z UID:5959-1685782800-1685800800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Jemez Mountains Cleanup (Jemez RD) DESCRIPTION:Project Description: Come join us as we partner with other outdoor-oriented organizations and the Jemez Ranger District on a post-Memorial Day cleanup on June 3rd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at three locations in the Jemez Mountains. NMVFO volunteers will meet at the Jemez Ranger Station at 51 Woodsy Lane in Jemez Springs\, NM 87025 Map at 9:00am to get pickers\, gloves\, and trash bags then travel to one of the three locations. Please plan on bringing a full tank of gas\, lunch\, water\, snacks\, a hat and sunblock and be prepared for the possibility of rain. \nYou can sign up below until Wednesday\, May 31 st . Thanks for volunteering to help the Jemez! \nDifficulty: \n \nGroup Size: 25 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nThe deadline to sign up has passed. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/jemez-mountain-cleanup-jemez-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cleanup-in-the-jemez.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124352 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:20230604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124352 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:20230609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124353 CREATED:20230301T034916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T171947Z UID:5765-1686297600-1686499200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:South Sandia Peak Backpack (Cibola NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 12 NMVFO volunteers brushed back ~2.25 miles of the South Crest 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  \nDescription: Join us for a rare opportunity to camp off the Crest Trail near South Sandia Peak as we work to clear the trail corridor from overgrowth and deadfall. The hike to camp is approximately 7 miles\, with 3000’ of elevation gain. We will hike in on Friday morning and hike out on Sunday\, with the bulk of the work taking place on Saturday (some on Friday and Sunday too\, but we will take our time hiking in and out). The Back Country Horsemen will support us by transporting tools and water to base camp. \nVolunteers will need to bring their own breakfasts\, lunches\, dinners\, and snacks\, and their own backpack and camping gear (including tent\, sleeping bag/pad\, water containers\, spoon\, coffee mug\, headlamp\, t.p.\, trowel\, etc.). If you have a backpacking stove and fuel\, please bring those too. A day pack is highly recommended for work days. Long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots\, work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses) are required by the USFS. We assume anyone signing up for this project will have some backpacking experience and will be aware of clothing needs\, including rain gear\, and come prepared for the wide range of temperatures which could occur! Beginning backpackers are welcome\, but must inform the trip leader(s) in advance. Volunteers also have the option of hiking in separately to meet the group for one or more days; please contact the project leader(s) if you intend to do so. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: up to 15 \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/south-sandia-peak-backpack-sandia-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/south_sandia_2019_3-e1677772523146.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Flessner":MAILTO:a.flessner@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124353 CREATED:20230130T170124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T172553Z UID:5455-1686992400-1687096800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Trail #24 (Carson NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 13 volunteers camped at Santa Barbara Campground\, and sawed and lopped on Middle Fork Trail #24\, Jicarita Creek Trail #38\, Centennial Trail #100\, and West Fork Trail #25.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come join us for our returning project on NMVFO’s adopted trail\, Middle Fork 24 on the Camino Real Ranger District. We will begin work 9AM Saturday morning from our group campsite\, but you are welcome to join us anytime Friday after 2PM for camping. Our adopted section takes us roughly two miles south along the Rio Santa Barbara from the campground. We’ll remove downed trees\, brush back encroaching vegetation and\, if time remains\, address erosion and drainage issues along the trail. Tools and hard hats will be provided. Certified crosscut sawyers are especially invited to join us\, to deal with several 2-foot diameter logs. \nRequired gear: sturdy boots\, work gloves\, long sleeves\, long pants\, eye protection (sunglasses okay). Please also bring a day pack\, snacks\, trail lunch\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and plenty of water for each work day.  We’ll plan for a long day on Saturday\, ending at around 4:00. On Sunday we’ll plan to be heading out by 2PM. \nFor camping\, feel free to bring a cooler for beverages (adult or other). A camp chair is also a good idea. Nights could be chilly and rain is possible\, so come prepared! \nThe Santa Barbara Campground has pit toilets. It’s a nice campground\, and our adopted section of trail is very pleasant\, in sight of the Rio Santa Barbara for most of its length. Hope to see you there! \nParking is limited to about 8 vehicles at our group site\, so ride-sharing is strongly encouraged. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: up to 15\, no more than 8 vehicles \nSign up below by Monday\, June 12. \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/adopt-a-trail-24-carson-nf-3/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-adopt-a-trail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124354 CREATED:20230625T201524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T205550Z UID:6030-1687420800-1687449600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Tijeras Biozone Center Trail with Valle de Oro YCC DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The Valle de Oro Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) crew and volunteers from NMVFO worked with Albuquerque Open Space staff to build a section of new trail at the Tijeras Biozone Center. Open Space staff provided hands-on trail construction and rock work training to the YCC crew. On the previous day\, June 21\, NMVFO presented an overview of NMVFO’s accomplishments and a tutorial on Trail Building & Maintenance to the YCC crew. The collaboration of Albuquerque Open Space and Valle de Oro staff members allowed this project to happen and is greatly appreciated.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nWould you like to participate in future NMVFO Small Group Projects (short notice\, may not be published on the main NMVFO schedule) at Valle de Oro? Please email the project leader. \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/tijeras-biozone-center-trail-with-valle-de-oro-ycc/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/vdo_ycc_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124354 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:20230625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124354 CREATED:20230822T190900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223113Z UID:6158-1687680000-1687712400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Upper Trigo ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of volunteers went up New Canyon Trail\, then worked down Trigo for about a mile.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/upper-trigo-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/upper_trigo_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR