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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we settle into 2026, there’s something wonderfully grounding about choosing a wellness habit that doesn’t require a gym membership, expensive equipment, or even leaving your local area. Forest bathing: or shinrin-yoku as it’s known in Japan: might just be the most accessible, science-backed wellbeing practice you’ll discover this year. Forest bathing is beautifully simple: […]
