Open Space Upcoming Events
View information about upcoming Open Space events.
Bosque Wild Guided Hike the First Saturday of Every Month
Feb 01, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Come join the Open Space Nature Guides and Trail Watch Volunteer Stewards on an adventure into one of the gems of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces on the first Saturday of every month!
Accepting Nature Haiku Submissions
Jan 31, 2025 from 05:00 PM
Announcing an open call for submissions of short 1–3-line nature poems (haiku or haiku-like) from New Mexico poets for the annual Poets’ Picnic at the Open Space Visitor Center on the west side of Albuquerque, Saturday, May 3, 2025. This is a free event, open to the public. The day will include poetry readings, workshops, music, food, books, and more in a beautiful location. Dale Harris and Scott Wiggerman are again coordinating the poetry for this unique celebration.
Free Movie Screening of “Freedom Hair”!
Feb 01, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM
A film about one woman’s journey to change the laws preventing Natural Hair Stylists from owning a company.
Family Nature Club: Geology Rocks (all ages)
Feb 08, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
Composting with Worms
Feb 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for this free composting class.
Sunset Hike Series
Feb 15, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Do you enjoy hiking? Or would like to begin hiking with a group? Join our Open Space Coordinator has he takes you on a easy to moderate journey through the city of Albuquerque's beautiful Bosque!
Morning Trek Hike Series
Feb 22, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join us for a free guided hike. For ages 18 and above.
A Free Art Workshop!
Mar 01, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM
This workshop is for beginning and first-time painters.
Bosque Bonanza Nature Stroll!
Mar 01, 2025 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Bring your family on a stroll to learn about the flora and fauna in the Bosque and around the Open Space Visitor Center. This is a free program for ages 5 and above.
Bosque Birds Exploration
Mar 07, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A Free program for Teens and Adults Section- Ages 13 and above.
Early Morning Hike Series
Mar 15, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join us for a free morning guided hike for ages 18+.
Family Nature Club: In a Flash (all ages)
Mar 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
Outdoor Field School: Freshwater Invertebrates (ages 11-14)
Mar 22, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space educators for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment.
Sunset Hike Series
Mar 22, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Do you enjoy hiking? Or would like to begin hiking with a group? Join our Open Space Coordinator has he takes you on a easy to moderate journey through the city of Albuquerque's beautiful Bosque!
Learn to track Wildlife
Apr 05, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The tracking workshop will be a hands-on, in-the-field experience, suitable for all skill levels and all ages. It will last 2-3 hours and cover 1 ½ to 2 miles. We’ll learn how to identify tracks and sign left by a variety of bosque wildlife.
Bosque Bonanza Nature Stroll!
Apr 05, 2025 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Bring your family on a stroll to learn about the flora and fauna in the Bosque and around the Open Space Visitor Center. This is a free program for ages 5 and above.
A free lecture on Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Rift with Les McFadden
Apr 12, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
An Overview of the Geologic History of the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Rift
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Garden (ages 18+)
Apr 15, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Garden (ages 18+)
Apr 17, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Rock Climb (ages 18+)
Apr 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
Apr 20, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Come learn about the local flora and fauna in the Sandia Mountains.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
Apr 22, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
Apr 23, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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.
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Garden (ages 18+)
Apr 25, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities.
Morning Trek Series
Apr 26, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join us as we begin our morning at the Open Space Visitor Center and then travel to one of Open Space Premier Properties for a morning of hiking and discovery.
Kundalini Yoga Spring Session
Apr 26, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join Margaret Lopez on the patio for Saturday morning Yoga this Spring.
Family Nature Club: City Nature Challenge (all ages)
Apr 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.
Sunset Hike Series
Apr 26, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Do you enjoy hiking? Or would like to begin hiking with a group? Join our Open Space Coordinator has he takes you on a easy to moderate journey through the city of Albuquerque's beautiful Bosque!
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
Apr 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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.
Discovery Day: Powerful Pollinators (ages 0-6)
May 01, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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.