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East Gallery Exhibit Intertwined Detritus by Jane Cornish Smith!

East Gallery Exhibit Intertwined Detritus by Jane Cornish Smith!

Mar 14, 2026 02:00 PM to Apr 25, 2026 05:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for the Intertwined Detritus exhibit, it shines a light on challenges facing bodies of water across the globe. Created by artist Jane Cornish Smith, the exhibition underscores how trash and silt threaten the viability and health of community waters.
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Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga

Apr 25, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Start your weekend grounded, refreshed, and connected to nature with our Saturday Morning Outdoor Yoga Series at the Open Space Visitor Center.
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2026 World Tai Chi Day Celebration at the Open Space Visitor Center!

2026 World Tai Chi Day Celebration at the Open Space Visitor Center!

Apr 25, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join a global movement of health, harmony, and healing! Be part of this worldwide celebration of peace, wellness, and community. Experience the gentle power of Tai Chi and Qigong while connecting with others in a shared moment of global unity on the back patio of the Open Space Visitor Center.
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Wildlife Track & Sign

Wildlife Track & Sign

Apr 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Beginner class with instructor Ann Hunkins. Limited to 15 people.
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Indigenous Connections 1696 Presents: THE YOU IN I

Indigenous Connections 1696 Presents: THE YOU IN I

Apr 25, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Come experience culture, movement, and tradition with Benjamin Shendo, a proud member of the Jemez and Cochiti Pueblo communities and founder of Indigenous Connection 1696, LLC, based in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
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Scissors and Glue Presents: Geometry in Nature, an East Gallery Exhibit!

Scissors and Glue Presents: Geometry in Nature, an East Gallery Exhibit!

May 01, 2026 02:00 PM to Jun 12, 2026 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Scissors and Glue invite you to explore the hidden patterns, symmetry, and sacred design woven throughout the natural world in Geometry of Nature. This West Gallery exhibit celebrates the mathematical poetry found in petals, wings, spirals, seeds, and landscapes, revealing how art and science beautifully intersect.
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OSVC West Gallery Exhibit: "Between Earth and Sky"

OSVC West Gallery Exhibit: "Between Earth and Sky"

May 01, 2026 05:00 PM to Jun 12, 2026 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for this exquisite exhibit: Between Earth and Sky is an evocative exhibition exploring the quiet, transformative relationship between land and atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on place, light, and our connection to the natural world.
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The OSVC Annual Poet's Picnic!

The OSVC Annual Poet's Picnic!

May 02, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Celebrate the power of words and the beauty of nature at the OSVC Annual Poet’s Picnic! Bring your favorite poems, share your own work, or simply relax and listen as local poets take the stage in our scenic outdoor setting.
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Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 07, 2026 11:00 AM to May 13, 2026 12:00 PM — Erna Fergusson Public Library —
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.
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Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz.

Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz.

May 09, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Discover the hidden waterways beneath our feet! Join us for a free lecture, Acequias of Albuquerque: Walking Ancient Waterways, with Joyce Salisbury and Kim Hafermalz. Learn how these historic irrigation systems shaped Albuquerque’s landscape, culture, and communities, and why they still matter today. This engaging talk brings history to life and invites you to see the city through the flow of its ancient waters.
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Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — South Valley Public Library —
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.
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Common Edge Habitat Field Presents: A Community Plant Walk with Dara Saville!

Common Edge Habitat Field Presents: A Community Plant Walk with Dara Saville!

May 15, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for Common Edge Habitat Field as we present a Community Plant Walk with Dara Saville. Explore local landscapes, learn to identify native plants, and discover the ecological and cultural relationships that shape our environment. This guided walk offers a welcoming space for all experience levels to connect with nature, community, and place.
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Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch

May 16, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Elena Gallegos Open Space | Double Shelter —
Join staff and volunteer experts and explore various Open Space properties and experience all that your public lands have to offer.
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Bosque Adventure Hike!

Bosque Adventure Hike!

May 16, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us for a free, family-friendly hike and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together!
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Foothills Wild Guided Hike

Foothills Wild Guided Hike

May 17, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trailhead —
Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
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Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)

May 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Central & Unser Public Library —
Join an Open Space Educator with your little one at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project.
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Esteban Jr. Nature Collective

Esteban Jr. Nature Collective

May 23, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join the Office of African American Affairs at the Open Space Visitor Center for a guided hike experience.
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Open Space Visitor Center Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Open Space Visitor Center Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Jun 13, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —
Join us at the Open Space Visitor Center for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, honoring freedom, history, and community! This FREE family-friendly event highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans through art, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
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