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Coronado Historic Site 2 – Invasive Tree Removal
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org; Sue Harrelson, 928-379-1114, s.harrelson@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Description: Join NMVFO on a one-day project as we remove more invasive trees (juniper, tamarisk, Russian olive) in the bosque at the Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo. NMVFO removed approximately 400 invasive trees in March 2025, but there are plenty more to remove.
We will use loppers and hand saws to cut the trees at ground level and pile the cut trees. We will also spray the remaining trunks with an approved herbicide to help prevent resprouting.
Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch, snacks, sunblock, rain gear, and water. We highly recommend wearing long sleeve shirts, long pants, sturdy boots, and gloves. All tools will be provided.
The Project starts at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, and ends at 4:00 pm
Meet at: Coronado Historic Site Visitor Center
How to find us: Look for the signs to the Coronado Historic Site on Highway 550 west of I25.
After parking in the parking lot, join us on the patio of the Visitor Center.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up below by November 13th. One person per signup.
Difficulty: 
Group Size: 20. If the project becomes full, please email the project leader to add your name to the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot opens up.
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQs or email the project leader.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. On the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.