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Placitas Open Space (ABQ Open Space)
March 6, 2021 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Jenny Blackmore, j.blackmore@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: Thirteen NMVFO volunteers and five ABQ Open Space Division staff built reroutes, shored up steep sections of new trail, closed off old trail, installed signage, and built Zuni bowls in an eastern section of CABQ’s Placitas Open Space.
Description: Join NMVFO in scenic Placitas Open Space as we build a couple short reroutes, define a trail section through a series of arroyo channels, construct drain dips across an old road, and install a handful of signposts alongside staff from ABQ Open Space Division.
We’ll meet at the historic marker off the frontage road on the south side of NM 165 just east of I-25 (map), then caravan to the trailhead from there. The hike to the work site is approximately 1 mile. Please bring:
• Your own face mask and work gloves (required)
• Eye protection (sunglasses)
• A day pack with sunblock, lunch, snacks and plenty of water
Please wear long pants and sturdy boots. A hat with a brim is strongly recommended, and layers of clothing for a chilly morning and a warm afternoon. A reminder to please leave your pets at home! Any questions, please contact Jenny B.
Difficulty: 1 Pulaski
Group Size: 15
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 the project leader.