Friday, February 12
06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Brantley Lake
Star Party
Look at wonders of the night sky through large telescopes. The planets Jupiter and Mars will be visible.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: (575) 887-5516
Saturday, February 13
06:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Oliver Lee
Orion the Hunter
The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour of the major constellations of the winter night sky, such as Orion. Deep sky objects like the Pleiades Star Cluster will be viewed. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset. Meet at Group Shelter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, February 13
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Volunteer Training Day 3 of 6
This is the third of six sessions in which new volunteers learn about the Middle Rio Grande bosque ecosystem and our many wonderful volunteering opportunities! Each session covers different topics. Please call for more information and to register.
Fees: Please call
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Monday, February 15
08:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bosque Education Guide Training
Teachers, come learn how to use this standards-aligned K-12 interdisciplinary curriculum, a copy of which will be yours to keep at the end of the session. You may view the curriculum and learn more about the workshop at http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/BEG/index.html. Please call ahead to register.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Saturday, February 20
10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Oliver Lee
Ranch House Hike
Hike from the Visitor Center to the Oliver Lee Ranch House and back. This 4-mile walk is not rigorous, but plan on at least 4 hours for the walk. Topics discussed will be the desert shrub community and early ranching history. Please bring plenty of water, and snacks. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes and sun protection. Friendly pets are welcome but they must stay leashed while on park property. Meet at Visitor Center.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, February 20
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Volunteer Training Day 4 of 6
This is the fourth of six sessions in which new volunteers learn about the Middle Rio Grande bosque ecosystem and our many wonderful volunteering opportunities! Each session covers different topics. Please call for more information and to register.
Fees: Please call
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Saturday, February 27
06:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Oliver Lee
The Snow Moon
Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Watch the moonrise over the Sacramento escarpment. The Snow Moon takes its name from the Algonquin names for the months. Come enjoy stories and myths about the moon. Meet at Group Shelter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, February 27
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Volunteer Training Day 5 of 6
This is the fifth of six sessions in which new volunteers learn about the Middle Rio Grande bosque ecosystem and our many wonderful volunteering opportunities! Each session covers different topics. Please call for more information and to register.
Fees: Please call
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Saturday, February 27
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
North American Cranes
Artist and RGNCSP and Bosque del Apache NWR volunteer, Judith Roderick offers a talk on the cranes of North America and shares photos and artwork of cranes based on her observations and study in NM, TX, CO and the International Crane Foundation at Baraboo, WI.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Every Friday when school is in 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Living Desert
Pre-School 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 will be April 30 until August, when school resumes.
Fees: no fee
Contact: Linda Frank 575-887-5516
Events for March
Every Friday when school is in 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Living Desert
Pre-School 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 will be April 30 until August, when school resumes.
Fees: no fee
Contact: Linda Frank 575-887-5516
Saturday, March 6
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Oliver Lee
Dog Canyon Trail Hike
This will be a rigorous 1-mile hike but it will be guided at a leisurely pace. Hikers should plan on at least 2 hour to make the hike from the Visitor Center to the First Bench and back. The park’s naturalists will lead the hike and be available to answer visitor’s question about the history and natural wonders along the trail. Wear sturdy shoes; bring all-weather clothing, sun protection, bring plenty of water and snacks. Meet at Visitor Center.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, March 6
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Pancho Villa
7th Annual Camp Furlong Day
The annual Camp Furlong Day event is a commemoration of the March 9, 1916 raid on the Village of Columbus, New Mexico by the troops of Francisco “Pancho” Villa and the subsequent “Punitive Expedition” led by General John “Black Jack” Pershing in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Villa.
Fees: no entrance fee
Contact: Victor Trujillo 575-531-2711
Saturday, March 6
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Volunteer Training Day 6 of 6
This is the last of six sessions in which new volunteers learn about the Middle Rio Grande bosque ecosystem and our many wonderful volunteering opportunities! Each session covers different topics. Please call for more information and to register.
Fees: Please call
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Saturday, March 13-Sunday, March 14
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Oliver Lee
The Dog Canyon Experience
The natural resources of Dog Canyon have enabled human occupation for 10,000 years. Come discover the natural, cultural and historical resources of Oliver Lee Memorial State Park at this annual park event. A full schedule of programs will be announced.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, March 13
07:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Oliver Lee
The Great Hexagon
The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour of the major constellations of the Great Hexagon, such as Orion, Gemini and Taurus. Mars is at its closest approach to earth, so viewing should be good. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Meet at Group Shelter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Friday, March 19
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Living Desert
Star Party
Look through large telescopes at wonders of the night sky.
Fees: No Fee
Contact: (575) 887-5516
Friday, March 19
08:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bosque Education Guide Training
Teachers, come learn how to use this standards-aligned K-12 interdisciplinary curriculum, a copy of which will be yours to keep at the end of the session. You may view the curriculum and learn more about the workshop at http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/BEG/index.html. Please call ahead to register.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Saturday, March 20
07:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Oliver Lee
Celestial Cycles: Vernal Equinox
Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Meet at Group Shelter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, March 27
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Oliver Lee
Trail Journaling
Walk through the park and learn about the Chihuahuan Desert habitat. Participants will be encouraged to keep a journal and do several activities while on the walk. This is a fun way to closely observe nature and find a personal relationship with the world around us. Journals and materials will be provided. Meet at Visiter Center.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284
Saturday, March 27
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Skunks, Debunked
You’ve smelled them on summer nights, perhaps your dog enjoyed a tomato juice bath after bumping into one. Who are these mysterious little black and white creatures with the big reputation? Jerry Dragoo will be on hand to teach us more about skunks in New Mexico.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park receptionist 505-344-7240
Source: New Mexico State Parks
