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Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (FWS)
April 7, 2018 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Chris Fritzsche, 505-504-3768, fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com with any questions.
RESULTS: Thirty(!) volunteers participated in the restoration project.
There has been a change in scope: this year we’ll be assisting the refuge with native species restoration by gathering seeds. We will also be doing some clean up in another section of the refuge. We won’t be the only volunteer group in attendance; we’ll be accompanied by a group of Girl Scout Volunteers.We will meet at the refuge at 8 am. This project has a 23 person limit so if you have to cancel, please let me know asap.
Volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy boots (absolutely no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes), work gloves; helmets and eye protection are highly recommended. Also, bring sun and rain protection (just in case), plenty of drinking water and snacks. Registration for this project is required for planning purposes; please sign up through the project leader (info below) no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 4th.
If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about what to expect at https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq or email or call the project leaders Erin, (406) 781-1666 & John, (505) 999-9182 Salinas, egaberla@gmail.com.