Saturday, November 14 – 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Elephant Butte Lake
Free Boating Safety Class
Fees: Free

Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Oliver Lee
Fall Colors Hike
While hiking the canyon bottom enjoy the scenic beauty and fall colors at Dog Canyon. Discover the diversity of plants and animals that are reliant on this oasis in the desert. Learn how native cultures and early settlers used the resources of the canyon. This is a rigorous hike wear sturdy shoes, sun protection and bring plenty of water. Meet at Group Shleter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284

Sunday, November 15
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Living Desert
America Recycles Day
Learn how you can make a difference! Exhibits and booths about recycling and composting will be set up in the Visitor Center.
Fees: No Fee
Contact: (575) 887-5516

Sunday, November 15
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Living Desert
Composting Workshop
A free workshop on backyard composting presented by a representative from the NM Environment Department Solid Waste Division.
Fees: No Fee
Contact: (575) 887-5516

Tuesday, November 17
09:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Clayton Lake
Star Party
Hosted by Clayton Astronomy Club
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-374-8808

Friday, November 20
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Living Desert
Star Party
Look at wonders of the night sky through large telescopes.
Fees: No Fee
Contact: (575) 887-5516

Saturday, November 21
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mesilla Valley Bosque
Beavers and Deceivers
Join Richard Quick, Chief Naturalist for the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, on an in depth talk about beavers and the truth or deceptions of their purpose and function within a wetland ecosystem. Events are free to the public with a valid park pass.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-523-4398

Saturday, November 21
04:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Oliver Lee
Dog Canyon At Sunset
Join this ranger-guided sunset stroll and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sunset. As the canyon walls light up from the setting sun, they become a spectacular golden color. Bring your cameras and take the beauty of Dog Canyon in the Fall home with you. Meet at Visitor Center.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284

Saturday, November 28
09:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Mesilla Valley Bosque
Bird Rehabilitation
Join Pillar Hinde and Jessica Palmer, with the Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue, on a lecture in the world of bird rehabilitation. Learn about the various and interesting steps required to rehabilitate a bird back into the wild. Event is free with a valid park pass.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-523-4398

Every Friday when school is in 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Living Desert
PreSchool StoryTime
Activities include songs, a story, crafts and a short walk in the park every Friday when school is in session. This program is open to pre-school children ages infant to 5 years old accompanied by adults and is free of charge. The last one for the school year is in May, resuming in August.
Fees: No Fee
Contact: (575) 887-5516

First Saturday of every month 07:15 AM – 08:45 AM
Mesilla Valley Bosque
GUIDED BIRD TOUR
Meet at the exhibit hall. Bring good hiking shoes, water and binoculars. Hosted by the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society – Nancy Stotz Free with paid park entrance fee.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: MVBSP 575-523-4398

Source: New Mexico State Parks