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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T024130 CREATED:20250131T171153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T144955Z UID:7007-1743699600-1743940800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Ghost Ranch (Carson NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A large team of NMVFO volunteers joined up with Ghost Ranch\, Carson National Forest and AmeriCorps to cut in a completely new re-route of the popular but badly-eroded Chimney Rock 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\nDescription: Join us for a dorm-camping event at Ghost Ranch! Yes\, a Dorm event! Ghost Ranch is allowing us to stay in the dorm-style accommodations with multiple beds in each room\, separate rooms for women and men. If you prefer camping\, you are welcome to camp for free. Meals will be provided at the dining hall. Members will need to bring their own lunch! \nYou can join us on Thursday night Ghost Ranch. We will work on Trail Friday\, Saturday and a half day on Sunday. \nWork will take place on Friday and Saturday starting with a safety talk at 8:00 am and finishing around 5:00 pm. We will work Sunday\, starting around 8:30 and work until 12:00. \nNMVFO and work alongside the AmeriCorps NCCC crew at Ghost Ranch to help build new trail re-routes on the Chimney Rock Trail\, a recently designated Forest Service Trail. We’ll be focused on creating full bench-cut tread\, adding drainage\, and making other improvements to ensure the trail is sustainable and accessible for years to come. If you love to work and enjoy hands-on trail construction\, this is the perfect project for you! \nRequired gear: sturdy boots\, work gloves\, long sleeves\, long pants\, eye protection (sunglasses okay). Please also bring a day pack\, snacks\, trail lunches\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and water bottles. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: up to 20. Please sign up by March 31. \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/ghost-ranch-carson-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chimney_rock.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T024131 CREATED:20250326T164856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T145619Z UID:7241-1744448400-1744473600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:New Mexico Land Conservancy (Santa Fe) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO volunteers improved a one-mile loop trail at the New Mexico Land Conservancy’s Petchesky Conservation Center and removed 100 contractor’s bags worth of invasive thistle.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 NMVFO for a trail-improvement project with a new partner\, the New Mexico Land Conservancy. We will meet at the organization’s headquarters at 5430 S. Richards Ave.\, Santa Fe\, at 9 AM and work until around 4 PM. \nThe New Mexico Land Conservancy is a leading New Mexico land trust\, with nearly 800\,000 acres of land conserved within the state. While many of these lands are not open to the public\, their headquarters site is\, including an interpretive public trail that NMVFO will be working on. \nWork: Our focus is on a one-mile loop trail. Work will include removing invasive thistle\, grading the trail\, improving drainage and some lopping. \nFood/Water: Volunteers should bring their own snacks as well as plenty of water.  Lunch will be provided. \nTools/Equipment/Clothing:  NMVFO will supply all tools. Volunteers should wear long sleeved shirts and long pants\, eye protection/sunglasses\, sturdy leather gloves and boots\, and a day pack. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size:  15.  If 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/new-mexico-land-conservancy-santa-fe/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nmlc_trail_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Russ Garland":MAILTO:r.garland@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T024131 CREATED:20250511T154125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T154234Z UID:7349-1744533000-1744560000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Tabling Event DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eleven NMVFO volunteers supported Albuquerque’s Earth Day event by staffing a table to inform visitors about NMVFO and allow them to sign up for NMVFO’s newsletter. Two former Forest Service employees and long-time NMVFO volunteers brought a collection of saws and other equipment and explained their uses to clear brush and logs from trails. Participants were encouraged to use a two-person crosscut saw to cut through a pine log – probably a one-time experience for many of them.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 support Albuquerque’s Earth Day event by helping staff a table at NMVFO’s both to inform visitors about NMVFO and allow them to sign up for NMVFO’s newsletter. Volunteers will also encourage and assist event participants in using a two-person crosscut saw to cut through a pine log – probably a one-time experience for many of them.\nDifficulty: URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/earth-day-tabling-event/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/earth_day_tabling_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T024132 CREATED:20241217T150950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T145910Z UID:6930-1745053200-1745074800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:EARTH DAY! Fence Removal WAITLISTED (Santa Fe Conservation Trust) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 17 HEROIC volunteers braved snow\, rain\, wind and temps in the 30s to remove a half-mile of barbed wire fence from SFCT’s Conservation Homestead property near Lamy\, NM. This work continues several years of NMVFO efforts with our partners to help open up wildlife movement in the Galisteo Basin.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 NMVFO for a fence-removal project with a new partner\, the Santa Fe Conservation Trust.  Cattle fencing of this type presents a barrier and hazard for wildlife and people.  We will meet at the Cottonwood Trailhead at 9:00 AM\, then carpool to the worksite.  Fence removal will continue to 3PM\, or until this section of fence is removed. \nWork: Our focus is on a half-mile stretch of 4-strand barbed wire fencing and all metal T-posts.  Our work will include cutting and coiling the barbed wire\, as well as pulling and stacking all metal “T-Post” fenceposts \nFood/Water: Volunteers should bring their own snacks and lunch materials\, as well as plenty of water.  After completion of the project\, all volunteers are invited to share a late-afternoon meal at the historic Legal Tender restaurant in Lamy\, NM. \nTools/Equipment/Clothing:  NMVFO will supply wire-cutters\, loppers for brush-clearing\, and post-pullers.  If any volunteers have their own fencing pliers (linesmen pliers also work well)\, please bring them with you.  Volunteers should wear long sleeved shirts and long pants\, eye protection/sunglasses\, sturdy leather gloves and boots\, and a day pack. \nDifficulty:    due to barbed wire hazard. \nGroup Size:  20.  If 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/earth-day-fence-removal-santa-fe-conservation-trust/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Disassemble-Fencing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T024132 CREATED:20250208T173522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T151150Z UID:7053-1745654400-1745676000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valle de Oro Habitat Restoration WAITLISTED (NWR) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A crew of 13 NMVFO volunteers worked steadfastly at clearing the pond area of a vast amount of tumbleweeds that had ‘tumbled’ into the water. We were able to clear the majority of the pond and the surrounding cattails. The NMVFO crew was augmented by volunteers from the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps. In addition to conducting the project\, we participated in a tabling event as part of Valle de Oro’s Earth Day Celebration. Thank you to Valle de Oro for hosting and a special thank you to Ranger Dakota for providing so much gear and for sharing the rich history of the refuge.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 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 transitioning from agriculture fields to a diversity of native habitats and visitor amenities. \nHelp us with habitat restoration at the Refuge by volunteering to clear space for native plants by removing invasive species from the Visitor Center area. Guided tours of the Refuge will be provided by Valle de Oro staff for interested volunteers. \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 2:00 pm. \nThe volunteer group will not exceed 20 participants. 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 2nd 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.\n\n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-habitat-restoration-nwr/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/valle_de_oro_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T024133 CREATED:20250510T203606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T203606Z UID:7345-1745654400-1745686800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Bear Wallow Trail ADD-ON DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 5 NMVFO volunteers and one SFNF staffer cleared or installed roughly 50 grade-reversal (aka “rolling dip”) erosion-control structures on a mile of the Borrego and Bear Wallow Trails. We also accomplished some minor lopping and sawing of obstructing logs.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bear-wallow-trail-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bear_wallow_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR