Saturday, May 19
- Farmers Market, 9-11 on the Plaza
- Recycle mixed paper and cardboard, 8:30-11:00 across from the Plaza
- Beaded Plant Stake Workshop, 1-3 pm, Alamo Gallery & Gifts
May 2012
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Beaded Plant Stake Workshop
Change those plain, drab stakes you use to hold up your houseplants into something as bright and colorful as the blossoms themselves! Saturday afternoon, May 19, Socorro County Arts will show you how to create plant stakes that are truly works of art. The workshop is free, no reservations needed. The workshop will be held from 1 to 3 pm at Alamo Gallery and Gifts, 1008 N. California (in Socorro). Call 575-835-2787 for more information.
International Migratory Bird Day at the Bosque del Apache NWR
For the last 20 years people from all over North America have gathered to celebrate the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This year Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is inviting you to join them in the celebration with 2 special Refuge tours on Saturday, May 12.
The first tour is designed for beginners: those who appreciate birds and want to be able to identify the different species. The 1-hour walking tour starts at 8:00 am at the Visitor Center and will focus on birds around the Center and in the desert arboretum. Guides will familiarize participants with basic sight and sound tips to hone those beginning birdwatching skills.
At 1:00, a tour bus will leave the Visitor Center to take participants to the center of the Refuge to. During this 2-hour tour participants will observe all the waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors the Refuge has to offer during this spring migration. This 2-hour in-depth tour is for those who want to practice what they learned on the morning walk and skilled birders as well.
Both tours are free, but reservations are required. The afternoon tour is limited to 24 (bus capacity). You may sign up for either or both by calling 575-835-1828. Binoculars are recommended!
Mother’s Day Pow Wow at Sedillo Park
Celebrate the 12th annual Mother’s Day Powwow May 12 and 13 at Sedillo Park in Socorro. Gourd dancing starts on Saturday at noon, with the Grand Entry scheduled for 7 pm. Dancing begins at 11 on Sunday; the Grand Entry is at 1:00. This year’s celebration honors Elder Maxine Zotigh and will feature junior girls’ Fancy Shawl Special and a Chicken Dance. There will be food and arts and crafts vendors as well. The event is free and open to the public.