- (505) 864-8914 (Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area)
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Desert Willow Pollinator Festival
October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a special Pollinator fall event on Saturday, October 4. This is a FREE event open to the public and is a unique opportunity to learn about our important desert pollinators and the plants they depend on!
Whether you have a small backyard patio or own large acreage, you can do a lot to help our pollinator friends! 🐝 🦋
Professional Guest Speakers – Vendors – Local Artists – Giveaways – Guided Nature Walks – Demonstrations – Drawings – Kids Activities – Food
📍 Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area, Belen, NM
🗓️ Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm
Schedule of Events:
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10:30-11:45 |
Rachel Chandler, licensed Irrigation Contractor of New Mexico By Design, LLC |
Backyard Habitats |
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11:45-12:30 |
Laurel Ladwig, Director of the ABQ Backyard Refuge Program |
NM Backyard Refuge Program |
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1:30-2:15 |
Ted Hodoba, Botanist and former VSWCD District Manager |
Hummingbird Gardens |
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2:30-3:15 |
Jade McLellan, Research Scientist, UNM |
Native bees |
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3:15-4:00 |
Chuck Hayes, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Monarch Butterflies |
To learn more about the event, visit:
Desert Pollinator Festival at Whitfield Oct. 4, 2025 – Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District
We look forward to seeing you there! 🦇 🦇
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