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April 2025
Saturday, April 5: Fort Stanton Historic Site – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA),10 a.m-12 p.m. Join us for a leisurely hike on the grounds of the Ft. Stanton Historic Site in Lincoln County, famous for Smokey the Bear and Billy the Kid.
Saturday, April 12-13: Introduction to Backpacking — Overnighter. This is the perfect outing for those who have never backpacked before and would like to give it a try in a low-risk environment, accompanied by experienced mentors. This outing is appropriate for children 14 years of age and up when accompanied by parent/legal guardian.
Sunday, April 13: Earth Day Festival. 10am-4pm. Join us as we celebrate and work to protect the Earth! The global theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet.” It is a call to action for all of us to embrace renewable energy and make a lasting impact on our planet’s future.
Saturday, April 19: Inclusive / Accessible Mindful Birding: Sit & optional walk, 8:30-10:30 a.m. If you are new to birding, a disabled birder, seasoned birder, or just want to enjoy a nice morning in the Mesilla Valley State Park, you are welcome. Your guide – Holly – loves exploring and sharing two of her greatest passions: birding and mindfulness practices.
Saturday, April 23: “Fire and Water”. We’ll be exploring the South Fork area of the Lincoln National Forest close to the South Fork Campground and the South Fork Trail No.19. We’ll discuss the federal seasonal public water system of the campground and its requirements of the EPA Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
May 2025
Saturday, May 3: Early Migrating Birds Along the Animas River in Farmington. This trip is about three miles round trip along trails on flat terrain. Leisurely pace.
Wednesday, May 14: Zero Waste Tour of the Rio Grande Soil Amendment Facility. Come see how biosolids from the Wastewater Treatment Plant are blended with other components and turned into compost.
Thursday – Saturday, May 22-24: Rio Grande Del Norte – Wild Rivers Service Trip. This is a continuation of work done by club volunteers last year at the El Aguaje group camp, working on the Rinconada Trail at Wild Rivers. It’s possible to see bighorn sheep and to fit in a hike to the river (warning: strenuous/steep). This is also a great place to ride a bike.
June 2025
Saturday, June 7: Late Migrating and Early Summer Birds Along the Animas River in Farmington. We will start at the Riverside Nature Center in Farmington NM, and enjoy an easy birdwatching stroll along the river. This is about a three-mile round trip along trails on flat terrain. Leisurely pace.
Saturday 14: Member Appreciation Picnic. Calling all Sierra Club members and friends for our Third Annual Member Appreciation Picnic. 10:30 AM to 3 PM, Capulin Spring Picnic Site in the Cibola National Forest-Sandia Mountains. Potluck.
Thursday, June 19: Zero Waste Tour of the Cerro Colorado Landfill. What we’ve been waiting for! We will meet in the conference room at the main office for an orientation on the operation of the landfill and to ask questions. Then we will go on a tour of the landfill in their van.