Optional Field Trips
If you want to learn more about the desert southwest – now is your chance. This year’s NCER features an optional pre and post conference field trip. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Field trip registration is closed. Check with the conference staff at registration to find out if any spots become available.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge & Rio Grande Valley State Park
Tour Leaders:
Cameron Weber, Rio Grande Return
Ondrea Hummel, Tetra Tech
| Itinerary: | |
| 7:30am | Morning Refreshments |
| 8:30am | Bus departs hotel |
| 9:00am | Meet at Salida Sandia |
| 9:15am | Walking Tour |
| 12:00pm | Travel to Visitor Center |
| 12:15pm | Lunch Provided |
| 1:00pm | Free time to walk around |
| 1:30pm | Load bus |
| 2:00pm | Arrive back at hotel |
This tour begins with an overview while traveling to the site on invasive species management and restoration work on the Rio Grande floodplain within the Santa Ana Pueblo. While at the Pueblo, participants will take part in a walking tour (~ 2 miles) through the bosque adjacent to the river featuring grassland and riparian restoration. River featuring grassland and riparian.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge & Rio Grande Valley State Park
Tour Leaders:
Cameron Weber, Rio Grande Return
Ondrea Hummel, Tetra Tech
| Itinerary: | |
| 7:30am | Morning Refreshments |
| 8:30am | Bus departs hotel |
| 9:00am | Meet at Salida Sandia |
| 9:15am | Walking Tour |
| 12:00pm | Travel to Visitor Center |
| 12:15pm | Lunch Provided |
| 1:00pm | Free time to walk around |
| 1:30pm | Load bus |
| 2:00pm | Arrive back at hotel |
This tour begins with an overview while traveling to the site on invasive species management and restoration work on the Rio Grande floodplain within the Santa Ana Pueblo. While at the Pueblo, participants will take part in a walking tour (~ 2 miles) through the bosque adjacent to the river featuring grassland and riparian restoration. River featuring grassland and riparian.
