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03-17-2006, 01:30 PM
Saturday, April 1
Elephant Butte State Park
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Civilian Conservation Corps: They Built the Park
Today marks the anniversary of the CCCs creation. Join Park Ranger Eric Weisman to discover how the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Meet at Dam Site Recreation Area. Information: 744-5998
Saturday, April 1
Leasburg Dam State Park
7:30 9:00 p.m.
Stars n Parks
Join members of the National Public Observatory for a green-laser tour of the cosmos and telescopic views of the three-day old Moon, Mars and Saturn. Information: 524-4068.
Saturday, April 8
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fish Species and Techniques
Join our special guest from New Mexico Game and Fish to find out what fish you might find in Elephant Butte Lake and receive a few tips on how to catch them. Whether you are a seasoned angler or new to fishing, there will be something for everyone at this talk. Information: 744-5998.
Saturday, April 8
Rockhound State Park
Desert Alive
Celebrate springtime in the desert with afull day of walks, talks, and special programs about the natural history of the desert. Plants, butterflies, and wildflowers will be featured along with a Native Plant sale by the Friends of Rockhound State Park. There will be something for both young and old. Information: 744-5998
Saturday, April 8
Leasburg Dam State Park
Music Under the Stars
8:00 pm
Come out for live music presented by local musicians. Meet at the amphitheater across from the Visitor Center. Information: 524-4068
Saturday, April 15
Rockhound State Park
Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of Rockhound State Park invite your children to attend ourInaugural Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be there too. Have your picture taken with the Rockhound Bunny. Bring your basket and join the fun! Meet at the Visitor Center. Information: 531-2776
Saturday, April 15
Leasburg Dam State Park
Poisonous Creatures of the Desert
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Meet at park amphitheater with Ranger Gary as he shares some interesting information about some of the poisonous creatures that roam the park. Information: 524-4068.
Saturday, April 15
Caballo Lake State Park
8:30 10:00 p.m.
Stars n Parks
Join members of the National Public Observatory for a green-laser tour of the cosmos and telescopic views of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. Information: 743-3942.
Thursday, April 20
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
12:00 1:00 p.m.
Brown Bag Series Endangered Species Act
Join Lisa Hummon of Defenders of Wildlife to learn about the history of this important law and the animals it protects. Sponsored by the Friends of Elephant Butte Lake. Information: 744-5998.
Saturday, April 22
Leasburg Dam State Park
Music Under the Stars
8:00 pm
Come out for live music presented by local musicians. Meet at the amphitheater across from the Visitor Center. Information: 524-4068
Saturday, April 22
City of Rocks State Park
8:45 10:15 p.m.
Stars n Parks
Join members of the National Public Observatory for a green-laser tour of the cosmos and enjoy New Mexico State Parks 1st observatory for telescopic views of Mars and Saturn. Information: 536-2800.
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 30
Percha Dam State Park
3rd Annual Migration Sensation
This full weekend event focuses on the spring bird migration. A variety of programming will include bird walks, live hawks and owls, demonstrations, and more. There will be fun and educational activities for the whole family. Information: 744-5998.
Elephant Butte State Park
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Civilian Conservation Corps: They Built the Park
Today marks the anniversary of the CCCs creation. Join Park Ranger Eric Weisman to discover how the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Meet at Dam Site Recreation Area. Information: 744-5998
Saturday, April 1
Leasburg Dam State Park
7:30 9:00 p.m.
Stars n Parks
Join members of the National Public Observatory for a green-laser tour of the cosmos and telescopic views of the three-day old Moon, Mars and Saturn. Information: 524-4068.
Saturday, April 8
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fish Species and Techniques
Join our special guest from New Mexico Game and Fish to find out what fish you might find in Elephant Butte Lake and receive a few tips on how to catch them. Whether you are a seasoned angler or new to fishing, there will be something for everyone at this talk. Information: 744-5998.
Saturday, April 8
Rockhound State Park
Desert Alive
Celebrate springtime in the desert with afull day of walks, talks, and special programs about the natural history of the desert. Plants, butterflies, and wildflowers will be featured along with a Native Plant sale by the Friends of Rockhound State Park. There will be something for both young and old. Information: 744-5998
Saturday, April 8
Leasburg Dam State Park
Music Under the Stars
8:00 pm
Come out for live music presented by local musicians. Meet at the amphitheater across from the Visitor Center. Information: 524-4068
Saturday, April 15
Rockhound State Park
Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of Rockhound State Park invite your children to attend ourInaugural Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be there too. Have your picture taken with the Rockhound Bunny. Bring your basket and join the fun! Meet at the Visitor Center. Information: 531-2776
Saturday, April 15
Leasburg Dam State Park
Poisonous Creatures of the Desert
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Meet at park amphitheater with Ranger Gary as he shares some interesting information about some of the poisonous creatures that roam the park. Information: 524-4068.
Saturday, April 15
Caballo Lake State Park
8:30 10:00 p.m.
Stars n Parks
Join members of the National Public Observatory for a green-laser tour of the cosmos and telescopic views of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. Information: 743-3942.
Thursday, April 20
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
12:00 1:00 p.m.
Brown Bag Series Endangered Species Act
Join Lisa Hummon of Defenders of Wildlife to learn about the history of this important law and the animals it protects. Sponsored by the Friends of Elephant Butte Lake. Information: 744-5998.
Saturday, April 22
Leasburg Dam State Park
Music Under the Stars
8:00 pm
Come out for live music presented by local musicians. Meet at the amphitheater across from the Visitor Center. Information: 524-4068
Saturday, April 22
City of Rocks State Park
8:45 10:15 p.m.
Stars n Parks
Join members of the National Public Observatory for a green-laser tour of the cosmos and enjoy New Mexico State Parks 1st observatory for telescopic views of Mars and Saturn. Information: 536-2800.
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 30
Percha Dam State Park
3rd Annual Migration Sensation
This full weekend event focuses on the spring bird migration. A variety of programming will include bird walks, live hawks and owls, demonstrations, and more. There will be fun and educational activities for the whole family. Information: 744-5998.