

All the latest Friends' news is located here What's New? (includes information on or links to current events, short notices or articles about Refuge activities, educational events and other items of interest.) The Friends were organized in 1993 to publish a Refuge paper, needed to inform visitors about the Refuge. (Federal regulations at the time prevented the Refuge staff from publishing.) "Habitat" is issued annually, financed by the Friends. 40,000 It is a full color, 16 pages publication in full color with 16 pages of information and Refuge photos. | The Friends also publish a newsletter, called the "Bosque Watch" every two months which is distributed to all members. The Bosque Watch (See Newsletters ) is intended to inform and entertain while offering all members an opportunity to speak out. It is on this web site. The education of youth about nature and environmental topics is also a major effort, financed by the Friends. Youth are brought to the Refuge from by bus from the schools. (See Youth Pages ) Special events sponsered by the Friends have included a Career Day on National Wildlife Refuges to which all New Mexico High School students were invited; the annual meeting of a national photography organization,and cooperative efforts with area attractions. |

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The Christina Ann Lannan Education Annex is a 2,500 square foot addition to the existing Visitor Center at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. It includes classroom space, ample storage and an entrance foyer/gallery.
More than 2,000 school children visit the refuge each year to participatein curriculum based education activities led by Refuge staff and volunteers.Programs focus on migratory birds, aquatic creatures, the Rio Grande andother topics through hands-on experience.
The Friends offer a Watershed Education curriculum to local schools that is based out of the Annex.
The Refuge and Friends offer tours, workshops and other events throughoutthe year. The Refuge also hosts professional and scientific meetings, training sessions and workshops for agencies, private landowners and other organizations. This annex provides a high quality experience for students of all ages.
Please see also:
Mapping The Rio Watershed Educaion Project
Educational Events
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