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: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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130840 CREATED:20240318T011844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T140057Z UID:6606-1725040800-1725210000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Limestone Canyon (Magdalena RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Ten NMVFO volunteers returned to Limestone Canyon with our partner Albuquerque Wildlife Federation\, building one-rock dams and “beaver dams” to capture sediment in the drainage.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: NMVFO returns with partner Albuquerque Wildlife Federation over Labor Day weekend to help restore wetland meadows in Limestone Canyon. Albuquerque Wildlife Federation has been working this area for over 16 years! We will be hand-building one-rock dams to slow and spread water to help re-wet a meadow. We may also repair or expand fencing enclosures that were built in years past to protect cottonwood saplings. \nWe’ll meet at our dispersed camping location(map). **Note that FR 549 has been impacted by the Bear Trap fire. Those who sign up will receive specific directions via FR 476. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.** FR 476 has been recently scouted and is in good shape. Our camping locale is in a beautiful Ponderosa forest with lots of suitable tent locations. Portable toilets will be onsite\, supplied by AWF. Volunteers do not need to be present for the entire weekend to participate. Camping at the site on Friday night is highly recommended\, but you are welcome to join us just for the workday Saturday (please arrive by 8am)\, or camp for just one of the two nights. You are also welcome to stay at camp until Monday. Please let us know your plans. You are welcome to email any questions to the project leader. \nRequired Gear: Bring everything you need for a weekend of camping and restoration work\, including work gloves\, hat\, long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy boots\, and sunscreen. We recommend bringing a change of shoes\, and high waterproof boots\, or boots you don’t mind getting wet. Rain gear\, layers\, warm clothes for the evenings and plenty of water are essential. Please bring your own dishes\, silverware\, cup and water for camping. Don’t forget that camp chair. \nFood: AWF will provide vegetarian breakfast burritos on Saturday morning and bison or veggie burgers on Saturday evening. Please bring a dish to share for the Saturday potluck dinner\, along with your own lunches\, Friday dinner\, Sunday breakfast\, and lots of water! \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15 \nSign up below by August 27. One person per signup. \n\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/limestone-canyon-magdalena-rd-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Limestone_Canyon_2022_-Armoring-Cutbank-e1677633209826.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130841 CREATED:20240325T201226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T162812Z UID:6635-1726300800-1726333200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Manzano Crest 2 (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twelve volunteers cleared heavy overgrowth from a section of the Manzano Crest Trail between the junction of New Canyon Trail and Bosque Peak\, reaching an elevation of 9\,100 feet. Ten of the volunteers took the opportunity to camp at the trailhead the night before and were treated to dinner and breakfast prepared by David Broudy and Rifka Stern.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: We will mostly cut back overgrowth on the Manzano Crest Trail between Bosque Trail and Trail Canyon Trail. The work will not be difficult but it will be a 7 mile (round trip) hike and a 1700 feet elevation gain.  For this reason\, we will rate it as difficult.  We will camp at or near the trailhead on Friday and work all day Saturday.  It is about 90 minutes to the trailhead from Albuquerque.  You are welcome to come on Saturday morning also.  We will start at 8:00 am and be back at the trailhead at 5:00. \nThe only facility at the camp is a pit toilet so you will need to bring your own water for camping and for the trail.  We will provide food Friday evening and Saturday morning but you need to bring your food for the work day.   There will be a limit of 15 people (since this is a wilderness area).  Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain.  Pets are not allowed on projects. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: Up to 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/manzano-crest-2-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/manzano_crest_near_bosque_tr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130841 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130842 CREATED:20240312T214148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T020221Z UID:6559-1726819200-1727006400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Ute Lake State Park CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Description: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to repair the tread and improve the drainage on several hiking trails at Ute Lake State Park in northeastern New Mexico. \nAll tools will be provided. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water. \nVolunteers will need to provide their own recreational vehicle or camping gear including tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, camp chair\, headlamp\, etc.\, plus a cooler/beverages\, if desired. Breakfasts and dinners will be provided; volunteers will need to supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, utensils\, and coffee mug. There are flush toilets and shower rooms near our campsite. \nWhile the Project starts at 8:00 am on Friday\, September 20th\, you can join us Thursday evening (dinner will not be provided)\, Friday evening\, or Saturday morning. Please join us by 5:00 pm on Friday evening if you would like dinner. Join us by 7:00 am on Saturday morning if you would like breakfast. Just let us know what your plans are by contacting the project leader by email or phone. \nThe project will end at about 12:00 pm on Sunday\, September 22nd. \nMeet at:  Ute Lake State Park; Ute Creek Overlook\, Coordinates 35.36796\, -103.48995 Elevation: 3\,830 ft \nHow to find us: Look for short green NMVFO signs on NM Highway 540 \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15.  If the project becomes full\, please add your name to the waitlist\, and we will contact you if a spot opens up. \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/ute-lake-state-park-3/ CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ute-Lake-Campsite-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130842 CREATED:20240821T154645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T222023Z UID:6839-1726912800-1726927200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Latino Conservation Week Fiesta in the Park DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five NMVFO volunteers joined a tabling event for Albuquerque’s first LCW Fiesta in the Park\, organized by Latino Outdoors\, at Barelas Park. We set up a sawbuck and helped people try out a 2-person crosscut saw.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nJoin us at Barelas Park\, alongside many other outdoor nonprofits\, for Latino Conservation Week Fiesta in the Park. The event is sponsored by Latino Outdoors NM and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition. \nIf you would like to volunteer to help staff our booth\, please email j.sells@nmvfo.org. We will set up a 2-person crosscut saw demonstration\, that was a great success at our recent tabling event at Canteen Brewhouse. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/latino-conservation-week-fiesta-in-the-park/ CATEGORIES:Meeting,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lcw_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130842 CREATED:20240821T000445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T190829Z UID:6824-1727510400-1727542800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Pecos River Cleanup (National Public Lands Day) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 9 NMVFO volunteers spent National Public Lands Day in Pecos Canyon cleaning up a mile of Pecos River frontage\, an area heavily used by anglers. We also cleaned trash from Rt. 63 frontage and the Dalton Canyon dispersed camping area. We partnered with the Upper Pecos Watershed Association and Santa Fe National Forest on this project.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Saturday\, Sept. 28th\, is National Public Lands Day!  Since launching in 1994\, Public Lands Day has been the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. \nFor our part\, NMVFO is again teaming up with The Upper Pecos Watershed Association\, removing litter along the beautiful Pecos River north of Pecos\, NM. The cleanup project is part of a larger one-day effort\, “Pecos 2 Pecos” which will have volunteer crews cleaning up the river from Pecos\, NM all the way to Pecos\, TX.  NMVFO’s work will take place on USFS land in the scenic Pecos Canyon. Litter pickers\, visibility vests and trash bags will be provided\, and the USFS will remove collected trash at the end of the day. \nVolunteers should dress in layers\, including long sleeved shirts and long pants\, sun and rain protection\, eye protection/sunglasses\, work gloves\, sturdy boots\, a day pack\, lunch and/or snacks\, and water. \nMore information will be available to volunteers closer to the date. \nPlease Contact Dan Potter d.potter@nmvfo.org with any questions.\n \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15 \nSign up below by September 26. \n\n\n\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/pecos-river-cleanup-national-public-lands-day/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Public-Lands-Day-2024-e1724250221552.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130843 CREATED:20240613T162655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T190548Z UID:6746-1727521200-1727535600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:La Ventana Arch (Rio Puerco BLM) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 14 volunteers worked with the BLM on National Public Lands Day to clean up the area around the parking area for La Ventana Arch and installed 2 park benches.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 NMVFO and the Rio Puerco BLM for a project on National Public Lands Day. This project will be at La Ventana Arch\, on the south east side of El Malpais National Monument.  You will go west of Albuquerque\, about 70 miles to exit 89 for highway 117\, just before getting to Grants.  From there drive south on 117E for 18 miles.  We will work from 11 to 3.  The project will be installing benches and signs\, closing user trails\, and cutting weeds in the parking area.  The BLM will have drinks and snacks\, but you should bring your own lunch. \nWear work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working.  All tools will be provided. \nPets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDifficulty: \nGroup size: up to 20 \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/la-ventana-arch-rio-puerco-blm/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/la_ventana_arch.png ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR