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Perea Nature Area (BLM Rio Puerco) – CANCELED
March 28, 2020 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description: The Perea Nature Trail makes a one-mile loop through a riparian area adjacent to the normally dry Rio Salado, with views of the southernmost cliffs of the Jemez Mountain Range. Located on level terrain and constructed with a gravel surface, the trail crosses the old riverbed on wooden bridges and takes visitors past bird-viewing stops and benches. For an informative brochure, go to: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Brochure%20Perea%20Nature%20Trail_2020_508.pdf
Volunteers will be improving the condition of parts of the trail by shoring up eroding segments of the tread with concrete pavers and perhaps landscaping timbers, trimming back overgrown vegetation, and removing bunch grasses and noxious weeds from the tread and alongside the trail. We may also renovate a bird-viewing shelter. Phyllis Martinez (co-leader), a recently retired USFS trail working expert, will be supervising the work. Volunteers are advised to wear sturdy boots or shoes, work gloves, and dress in layers based on the latest weather forecast. Also bring a day pack with a couple liters of water, snacks, food for lunch, and personal items. Depending on attendance, we may finish work by mid-afternoon, but volunteers may leave earlier if need be. To register for this project, click on the sign-up button at the bottom of the page by March 26. If you are bringing another family member or guest, please fill out a separate form for them.
The trail’s parking lot is located on US 550 about 23 miles from its intersection with I-25 in Bernalillo. Turn left into the parking lot just after crossing a bridge over the Rio Salado and before reaching the village of San Ysidro. As shown on the map, there is a Speedway gas station/convenience store less than a half mile farther west on 550 that has snacks, coffee, other drinks, and indoor facilities (which volunteers may drive to during the work day if necessary).
Difficulty: 1 Pulaski
Group Size: Up to 25
Venue Information: Rio Puerco Field Office (BLM), https://www.blm.gov/office/rio-puerco-field-office, 505-761-8798
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq, or email Larry at L.Benson@nmvfo.org
Contact Leader(s): Larry Benson, L.Benson@nmvfo.org with any questions.