Sponsored by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance
Hosted by the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP)
In preparation for our October 23rd Wilderness Conference, we are pleased to offer a special journaling workshop for 8th-12th graders on Sunday, September 19th, at the Bosque School in Albuquerque. The hands-on workshop will be led by artist-naturalist Margy O’Brien and Bosque School ecology teacher Dan Shaw. Students will create living notebooks from reflections on nature.
Youth Journaling Workshop participants will be encouraged to take part in our Oct. 23rd Conference.
To register, please contact Colleen Seager at: cseag@bosqueschool.org or call [505] 898-6388.
The workshop is limited to 20 students, so please register ASAP!
DIRECTIONS TO THE BOSQUE SCHOOL:
Bosque School
4000 Learning Road NW, ABQ 87113
(on the corner of Coors and Montano)
*When you enter Bosque School campus off of Coors you will be on Learning Road. There is an entrance off of Montano BUT sometimes it is closed making you cross back over the bridge before you can turn around, so the best bet is to enter off of Coors. Follow Learning road all the way through campus until you get to a stop sign then turn right and enter the dirt parking lot. The Science building is the short building on the right.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOUR FAMILY MIGHT ENJOY!
Thank You for your interest in Nature Journaling. We offer a few suggestions to help you and your family explore the natural world in and around Albuquerque [including a wonderful event in Questa, New Mexico] in the weeks leading up to the NM Wilderness Alliance Conference on Oct.23, Saturday, at the Bosque School. The hikes or “rambles” offered can be self-guided or coordinated with NM Wilderness Alliance.
Feel free to call us at [505] 843-8696 for further information.
Manzano Wilderness: Despite its proximity to the population centers of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley, the Manzano Mountain Wilderness retains its wild and remote character. Oct. 3, Sunday. Join UNM-Wild students for a service project to inventory recreational campsites and invasive plants for the U.S. Forest Service. This includes an 8-mile loop hike, including the Crest Trail. Options include car pooling from the NMWA office or using your own vehicle.
For details contact John Kavanaugh at john@unm.edu or unmforwilderness@gmail.com.
Self-guided: Try the Fourth of July Canyon for glorious Fall colors of the bigtooth maples.
Getting There: Take either I-40 or Hwy. 333 east from Albuquerque to Tijeras. Drive 29.6 miles south on Hwy. 337
then west three miles on Hwy. 55 to Tajique. At the village’s south end, Forest Road 55 heads west 7.5 miles to the Manzano Picnic Area. The 4th of July Trail [#173] is located at the back of the picnic area.
Self-guided: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
Explore tapering hoodoos as you enter a sinuous slot canyon. In warm seasons, wildlife comes in furred, feathered, and spiked varieties. This is a very popular area, especially on weekends, so plan appropriately.
Getting There: From I-25 north, take Exit 259 toward Pena Blanca. Turn left on NM 22 and go 12.2 miles north to the junction with Cochiti Hwy. Turn left to stay on NM 22 another 1.8 miles. Turn right on Tribal Rd. 266. Continue to fee station and entrance. For further info: contact the BLM office in Albuquerque [505] 761-8768 or www.nm.blm/recreation/albuquerque/kasha_katuwe.htm.
Sandia Mountains [east and west ranges]: You can experience black bears and true wilderness in our own “backyard” or enjoy the many trails offered through the City of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces in the foothills. For more info go to: www.openspace@cabq.gov and click on the link for maps and brochures. We especially recommend Elena Gallegos on the west side of the Sandia Mountains.
East side Journaling Self-Guided: Cole Springs Rd. to Cole Springs Picnic Ground.
The road is closed to vehicle traffic, but open to pedestrians for a 2-mile walk one way. The old picnic ground is still pretty and the spring attracts many animals and birds. Some of the largest trees in the Sandias are found here.
Getting There: Take I-40 east to Exit 175 for Hwy. 14 to Cedar Crest; go about 3 miles up Hwy.14 and turn left on Canoncito Road, just beyond the Turquoise Trail Center on the right with white buildings and green metal roofs. Follow Canoncito Rd. to the first intersection [0.5 mi.] and turn right. Near the village of Canoncito the road turns right, proceed straight ahead on Cole Springs Road for ¼ mile until you reach the gate. Park away from the gate, not blocking the road.
October 3, Sunday: Guided Walk to Canoncito Springs with Jim Hickerson, NMWA Board Chairman.
We’ll meet at the Turquoise Trail Center Parking Lot at 1:30 PM, drive together to the parking area at the gate on Cole Springs Rd. From there it is a 2-mile walk to Canoncito Springs, returning to the cars at 5 PM. Canoncito Spring is lovely and unique with cascades and
pools of water. Contact Jim at: 281-2329 / [cell] 803-3610 or email at jh.cedarcrest@gmail.com.
Top of the Sandias Journaling Self-Guided: the Sandia Crest Trail [#130] from the Crest House to Sandia Peak Tram Trail. Begin your exploration just south of the gift shop parking lot. The views are stunning, but watch out for high winds.
Getting There: Take I-40 east to Exit 175 for Tijeras and NM 14. Go north for 6 miles to NM 536, follow the signs for 12 miles to the Crest parking lot.
September 25/26 Weekend Neo Rio Event 2010: Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Questa, NM.
Join us for a unique event celebrating Art, Nature, Culture, and Community. This event is hosted by the Bureau of Land Management’s Taos Field Office. NeoRio is organized by the environmental arts initiative, LEAP [Land, Experience, and Art of Place], in collaboration with the NM Wilderness Alliance and other sponsors.
For more info: Visit http://leapsite.org or contact Claire at clairabelll22@hotmail.com.
Visit www.nmwild.org and click on NeoRio event.
