With Friends of Candelaria Nature Preserve, people can

• volunteer for specific projects;
• help to build strong, collaborative relationships with other interested groups at local, statewide and national levels;
• help to secure and manage funding for projects that align with the Resource Management Plan and comply with Land and Water Conservation Fund policies;
• provide educational experiences and materials for visitors to the Preserve; and
• help to monitor implementation of the Resource Management Plan.

Newsletters

The Friends Group publishes a short newsletter several times a year. You can see past issues here.

Speaker Series

Check out recordings of our speaker series on our YouTube Channel

Guided Walks

The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division offers a free guided public information tour on the last Friday of every month, 10:00 am to Noon. The tour begins at the entry gate located at the west end of Arbor Road.

Tax-deductible donations

Tax-deductible donations can be made online to the Friends of Candelaria Nature Preserve through the Open Space Alliance. Donations are used to purchase materials such as plants and seeds, as well as stipends for speakers and staff training.

Or Mail a check made out to the Open Space Alliance with an indication on the check that it is for Friends of CNP.

  • Open Space Alliance
  • PO Box 91265
  • Albuquerque, NM 87199

The Friends of the Candelaria Nature Preserve work in Collaboration with:

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District is the contractor with City Open Space that oversees management and restoration work at the Candelaria Nature Preserve.