NEXT MEETING:Thursday, August 13, 2026
7:30 p.m. 
Topic: The New Mexico Backyard Wildlife Refuge ProgramOur backyards can be a window into our wondrously complex natural world, filled with extraordinary interactions and interdependencies. Learn all about the New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program and how you can build a certified backyard refuge that contributes to a mosaic of connected habitat in our area. We’ll explore the ways you can support our wild neighbors by sharing resources and being responsive to their needs.
Speaker Bio: Laurel LadwigLaurel is a geographer who studies our relationship with the more-than-human world—all the species in the community of life on Earth. In addition to running the Backyard Refuge Program for Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District and the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, she is on the advisory board for the Bernalillo County Open Space Master Naturalists and co-coordinates Albuquerque’s participation in the world-wide City Nature Challenge each year. She is enthusiastic about all community science projects that encourage people to develop a relationship with our wild neighbors. Directions to the Meeting: The Albuquerque Friends Meeting House is located at the corner of 5th and Bellamah. From I-40, take the 6th street exit, then South to Bellamah. Support AWF's work!
|
|