What lessons can we learn about water, land management history, ecosystem function, and resilience by making close observations of the world around us? How can we use these observations to inform our approach to stewardship? Join Santa Fe Watershed Association's Restoration Ecologist Mollie Walton and Executive Director Mori Hensley for a morning walk focused on […]
Phenology is the timing of plant life cycle events such as leafing out, flowering and producing seeds. Come learn about why tracking plant phenology is important, and what plants are being tracked at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Offered spring, summer, and fall, join one or all three walks to discover seasonal changes of plants […]
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive direct access to the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve from 7am-10am. Bring your binoculars, and water bottles, and be sure to wear your hats and comfortable shoes. This event […]
Explore the multitudes of bees, butterflies, and birds that are summer visitors to the Preserve, and learn about restoration efforts for North America's iconic butterfly - the monarch. This tour is led by Chuck Hayes, a Branch Supervisor with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office. Hayes has worked on […]
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive direct access to the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve from 7am-10am. Bring your binoculars, and water bottles, and be sure to wear your hats and comfortable shoes. This event […]
Can trees taste? Can trees help each other? Can trees scream? Come explore the Kinship of Trees on a walking tour of Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve with volunteer, Freddi Martinez. Together you will discuss the interconnectivity trees have with each other and the ecosystem around them. Stay for a short craft activity following the tour […]
Can you tell the difference between a coyote print and a dog print? Can you identify a bird by its scat? Tracking is one of the oldest survival skills, so much that it is still ingrained in our human curiosity whether you're hunting, or trying to identify what animals pass through your yard. Join us […]
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive direct access to the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve from 7am-10am. Bring your binoculars, and water bottles, and be sure to wear your hats and comfortable shoes. This event […]
Enjoy the bounty of the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve amid a frame of golden cottonwood trees. Perhaps it’s not the exact oro the Spanish were looking for when they journeyed up the Camino Real, but it shimmers with beauty nonetheless. Join Citizen Scientist Zac Carlson as he guides you through the wetlands, on a crisp […]
Phenology is the timing of plant life cycle events such as leafing out, flowering and producing seeds. Come learn about why tracking plant phenology is important, and what plants are being tracked at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Offered spring, summer, and fall, join one or all three walks to discover seasonal changes of plants […]
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive direct access to the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve from 7am-10am. Bring your binoculars, and water bottles, and be sure to wear your hats and comfortable shoes. This event […]
