Projects and Events List
NMVFO plans 30+ volunteer work projects each year. Check back often for additional information. 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.
Check out our map of current projects.
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.
Mimbres River Trail Backpack (Gila NF)
Brushing, and some logging/tread/marking on Mimbres River Trail # 77
Organ Mountains Aguirre Springs Recreation Area (Las Cruces BLM)
Join us for a car-camping weekend at Aguire Springs Group Site and work at the Organ Mountains Aguirre Springs Recreation site for a second year!
Ghost Ranch (Carson NF)
Camp at Ghost Ranch and reroute the Chimney Rock Trail. Calling all trail builders.
EARTH DAY! Fence Removal (Santa Fe Conservation Trust)
Join NMVFO for a fence-removal project with a new partner, the Santa Fe Conservation Trust.
Valle de Oro Habitat Restoration WAITLISTED (NWR)
Help us clear space for native plants by removing invasive species from the Visitor Center area
Bluewater Canyon (BLM)
Improve an existing trail in a pretty canyon below Bluewater Dam just west of Grants
Manzano Crest Lopping (Mountainair RD)
We will remove downfall on the Manzano Crest Trail between Trail Canyon Trail and Bosque Peak Trail
Sugarite Canyon State Park (ENMRD)
We return to beautiful Sugarite State Park to improve hiking trails around the lakes
Six Mile Canyon Trail (Magdalena RD)
We return to clear deadfall and overgrowth on 6-Mile Canyon Trail in the Magdalenas
Black Range Backpack (Gila NF)
Brushing and some logging/tread west and north of Emory Pass, including Gallinas #129, Railroad #128 and Crest #79
Saddleback Trail (SFNF)
We'll work with the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society to improve the Saddleback trail in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Beatty’s Trail (SFNF)
Car camp at Jack’s Creek group site, bench work and drainage structures
North Baldy Trail (Magdalena RD)
Lop and clear deadfall on North Baldy Trail #8 in the Magdalenas with Socorro Trails
Juan Tomas (ABQ Open Space)
Continue to build a lengthy new trail through forested terrain.
Water Canyon Nature Trail (Magdalena RD)
Help us improve a nature trail near the Water Canyon Campground
Manzano Crest Lopping and Sawing (Mountainair RD)
We will remove downfall on the Bosque Peak Trail and then continue lopping going north on the Manzano Crest Trail