Registration is closed for this event
Help the Southwest Environmental Center to restore habitat along the Rio Grande by volunteering at our La Mancha Wetland project!

2 men looking out over pond, one pointing something out

There are few things more fulfilling than giving back to the environment. On this Saturday morning, you'll have a chance to get your hands dirty and help out at our La Mancha wetland project ridding the pond of invasives and improving trails. A fun activity for the whole family!

Be prepared to get muddy and maybe even spot beavers and herons that found a home in La Mancha Wetland along the Rio Grande near Mesilla. Join David, La Mancha's devoted volunteer, at La Mancha to help maintain this habitat and discover what it takes to restore a wetland. Volunteers are needed to relocate concrete, assist with erosion control, water plants, and pull weeds. La Mancha is a wildlife sanctuary that provides habitats for many native and migratory species; volunteers make this space available for people to view and appreciate the abundant wildlife.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2020

Time: 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Directions: From Picacho Avenue (Las Cruces) or Calle del Norte (Mesilla), take Fairacres Road to Aries Ave. Go south under I-10 to the end of Aries. You're there!

Bring: A mask, water bottle, gloves, sun protection, work clothes & shoes, and any yard working supplies you have. Examples of tools to bring: shovels, hedge trimmers, rakes, pry bars, and wheelbarrow. 

Make sure to register in advance! Due to the continued threat of COVID-19, this Saturday will be a little bit different than past workdays. We are limiting signups to 10 people to ensure that a minimum of six feet separates everyone at all times. We will also require everyone to wear a mask and bring their own tools, work gloves, water, snacks, and sun protection. While we are happy to provide an opportunity to get people outside to connect with nature and improve our wild places, we have a duty to ensure we do not contribute to any further spread of the coronavirus. If you are feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who contracted COVID-19 we politely request you do not attend this workday. ​​

When
July 11th, 2020 8:00 AM