Events
All events are FREE, open to the public, and take place at Valle de Oro's visitor center
unless noted otherwise. All times are in Mountain Time. Check websites and
our Facebook/Instagram pages for more information.
Electric Shuttle Tours
Starting in April, tours of the refuge in
our open-air electric shuttle will be
available on the first and last Saturdays
of each month, as well as the first Friday
of each month. Tours are led by
volunteers, take about 45 minutes and
are available on demand by checking in
at the visitor center front desk.
Tour Days:
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Saturday April 25
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 30
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Saturday June 27
9:30 am to 2:00 pm each day
Fri. June 5
Nature Tots
Children ages 3-6 with an adult are
welcome to explore nature through
stories, simple activities, movement, and
outdoor time.
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Sat. June 6
Saturday at the Refuge: Pressed
Flower Bookmarks
Celebrate the beauty of wildflowers by
making your own pressed flower
bookmark. Using preserved flowers and
leaves, participants will create a simple
piece of nature art while learning about
the plants that grow around the refuge. A
peaceful, creative activity for all ages.
10:00 am to 1:oo pm
Fri. June 12
Nature Kids
Children ages 6-10 with an adult are
invited to participate in hands-on
nature activities, guided exploration,
and creative projects connected to
refuge habitats.
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Sat. June 13
Summer Shuttle Volunteer
Orientation
Sign up for this in-depth orientation to
become a tour guide and refuge shuttle
driver this summer! Send an email to:
[email protected] to sign up
or ask questions.
10:00 am to 12:30 pm