WELCOME!
We work on behalf of birds and wildlife, helping to protect the critically important habitat of the Bosque del Apache NWR, and helping to educate and inform the public about the value and beauty of all life at the Bosque. We are a non-profit group that was organized in 1993 to support the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and to promote appreciation and conservation of wildlife and habitat through environmental education and natural history experiences.
We'd love to have you as our Friend!
Please consider Joining Us in supporting this jewel in the New Mexico desert!
We have some great resources on our site for you, including information about our Refuge with detailed visitor information; maps; and many of the special projects The Friends of the Bosque have accomplished and are planning.
We invite you to our great Refuge educational events that include workshops, programs, seminars, classes and lectures, and more. Most of the workshops and events are free.
Plan to attend our 25th Annual Festival of The Cranes on Nov 13-18, 2012 - six great days of workshops, tours, lectures, hikes and special activities, our popular Art Show (painting, photography, jewelry, crafts, clothing and more) and Wildlife Exhibitions (snakes, wolves, raptors and more!) Each year people LOVE this grand event!
Our Bosque Nature Store Online and at the Refuge supports all the Friends' important Educational and Refuge projects. Everything you purchase helps our efforts. We have t-shirts, hats, denim shirts, books and special gifts, and Festival merchandise when available - all Bosque-exclusive.
We have a slide show of photographs of scenes of the Bosque and photographs of the birds and wildlife you might see here at our spectacular Refuge. We also have an exciting flyout page with sound and a few videos for you to see as well! Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our web site, and don't forget to check What's new for current events!
eBird Trail Tracker (below)
Also...Please see Current Bird Counts
Direct from the Refuge Staff from November to mid March
See detailed Checklists and Birding resources
for the Bosque ...click here.......
NEWS
Upcoming Hummingbird Photography Workshop Saturday, June 30th. More information.
April 2012 Bosque Watch Newsletter available for download along with all past newsletters and Habitat! Click Newsletters
Birding in Peru! The Friends are facilitating a birding trip to Peru in May 2013. Deadline for enrollment is 1/2/13. Read More!
Don't miss the adorable video of our mountain lion cubs from last year!
Bosque del Apache is currently seeking photos for use in new exhibits. More information on the Call for Photos (pdf file)
Don't miss our upcoming workshops this summer and fall!
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is now on Facebook!
E.C.O.L.A.B. (Every Child Outside Learning About Bosque)
We, the Friends are partnering with Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge,
San Antonio Elementary and Audubon New Mexico for this intensive environmental education program!
We are deeply saddened for the family and friends of Betty Davis, past President and tremendous volunteer for the Friends of the Bosque. We are grateful for her many years of help and dedication to the Refuge and the Friends. Read About Betty
Bird Counts are posted weekly from mid or late November to mid February.
Please see Current Bird Counts
Also, please check our Cornell Lab of Ornithology eBird Trail Tracker on our website to see which birds which are here at the Refuge.
The recipient of the 2011 Martha Hatch Award is Tom Sizemore. "This Award is given to the person who best exhibits the characteristics of an ideal volunteer and who has made outstanding volunteer contributions to the Friends and the Refuge. "
New Bicycle Routes are for the Birds - read more about it! here and in the new Habitat!
See real-time images from the Visitor Center camera that was donated in honor of Friends Lifetime Member Harvey Furgatch.
I have enjoyed creating and maintaining each of the Friends' websites since 2007, and appreciate all your letters, support and encouragement . It has been a labor of love for me, and now I turn them all over to the Friends' board of directors. I will continue my support of our beautiful Refuge - on the Internet, in print and in many other ways! Feb 1, 2012 .... Sandy Seth
MORE NEWS... Please see What's new for complete Refuge News and Friends' news.
