NMVFO plans 20+ volunteer work projects each year. Click here for a printable overview of the 2024 project season, and check back often for additional information posted as it becomes available. To receive updates and detailed information about upcoming projects and events, be sure to sign up for the NMVFO newsletter on the Home page. Public land agencies that are interested in proposing a project should contact our Projects Team (projects@nmvfo.org) for more information and our easy-to-complete project proposal form.
If you’re new to NMVFO, be sure to visit our FAQ page to learn more about what to expect on a project. Project leaders are always happy to answer your questions about specific projects. Have a non-project related question? Send us a message from our Contact page. Pets are not allowed on any NMVFO projects. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or other legal guardian
Help us restore and maintain the largest, undeveloped space in Albuquerque as we continue our efforts to make it a wildlife refuge
Help us help the ABQ Open Space re-route a badly eroded section of trail 401 at the Indian School Trailhead. Project limited to 15 volunteers.
Reopening an old trail and provide looping opportunities with Trout Creek Trail. Work will consist of tread reconstruction and brushing.
Help clear blowdown and large rocks from the trail corridor, repair trail tread and improve drainage
Build rolling dips, re-bench trail, repair steps, remove brush, add signs on trails along the scenic highroad to Taos near the town of Penasco
Everyone is invited to a special happy hour event at Kaktus Brewing in Bernalillo on Wednesday May 16th to mark the beginning of our exciting new partnership with this fabulous community-oriented company. Come meet and mix with other volunteers while enjoying delicious food and unique brews. Kaktus will donate 25% of our happy-hour proceeds back […]
Work along the Gilita Creek in the wilderness area of the Gila National Forest. We’ll reconstruct trail, build cairns and remove fallen trees.
This is an unsupported backpack project. Repair trail, improve drainage, and remove fallen trees along the Palomas and Penas Negras Trails.
Come out and help us blaze a half mile of new trail to complete the loop around the hatchery
Trail tread repair and erosion control along trails leading from the historic Coal Camp ruins to mines #2 and #3.
