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Zia Reservoir
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Access Improvement and Trail Construction, Zia Pueblo
Description: Join NMVFO on a one-day project to improve access along the banks of Zia Reservoir (aka Zia Lake) and construct a trail around a portion of the reservoir on the Zia Pueblo located west of Bernalillo. Zia Reservoir covers about 28 acres and is known for its birding and fishing opportunities. It is open to the public and to Zia Pueblo members for a daily or annual fee.
We will be clearing brush along the banks of the reservoir to improve access and along the new trail corridor using loppers, hedge trimmers, and pick mattocks. We’ll be using pick mattocks, shovels, and McLeods to construct the new trail.
We recommend that you wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, sturdy boots, work gloves, protective eyewear (sunglasses OK) and a sun/rain hat while working. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch, snacks, sunblock, rain gear, and water. Tools will be provided. Bring your binoculars if you are interested in the many species of birds around the lake.
The project starts at 8:00 am and ends at about 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 13th.
Meet at: Zia Reservoir parking lot at Coordinates 35.527263, -106.756572
How to find us: Look for short green NMVFO project signs on Indian Service Route 78, Riverside Drive, and Zia Lake Road. You can drive directly to the reservoir parking lot without checking in anywhere. There is no need to drive into the residential area.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up by June 8th. One person per signup.
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Group Size: 20. If the project becomes full, please 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 Volunteer FAQs or call/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.