Upcoming Event
Spring Migration Celebration
Spring Migration Celebration at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Celebrate the beauty of spring migration with Friends of Bosque del Apache during this special four-day event at one of America’s most incredible wildlife refuges!
April 30 – May 3, 2026
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
1001 Highway 1, San Antonio, NM
Caravan-style event
Join fellow nature lovers, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts to learn about the amazing species that spend the season at Bosque del Apache. This event features guided field trips, workshops, and educational programs for anyone interested in wildlife and the natural world.
Event Highlights Include:
• Guided birding tours
• Guided reptile tours
• Friends Annual Meeting with keynote speaker Mark Seth Lender
• Archaeology class
• Poetry workshop
• Nature journaling class
• Desert Arboretum stroll
• And more!
Special guest guides Holly Merker and Alex Harper will be returning to lead in-person birding identification field trips.
Kick things off on Thursday, April 30 with educational sessions on local archaeology, reptiles, poetry, nature journaling, and more before heading into a full weekend of birding and wildlife exploration.
Register and learn more:Come experience the wonder of spring migration and the incredible wildlife that calls Bosque del Apache home!