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Friends of Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area

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Friends of Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area

A non-profit support organization for the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Complex

You can be a part of helping Whitfield grow as a refuge for wildlife and as a center for community by becoming a member of the Friends of the Whitfield Conservation Area Complex. The Friends of Whitfield is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Whitfield Conservation Area Complex in the conservation of wildlife and habitats through environmental education, research, and res

toration. The Friends promote the preservation of the natural and historical resources of the WWCA, foster its uses and enjoyment by the public consistent with the protection and preservation of its environment and wildlife, and engage in such educational, scientific, and civic activities as will assist the management of the WWCA in carrying out its mandates.

05/23/2025

IT'S ARRIVED! The Friends of Whitfield Spring 2025 Newsletter. Click on the following link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SM-cDDRXyrgYvxnLM2sFaeHwFa-SvKU/view?usp=drive_link and LEARN about the return of the camels to Whitfield! And be sure to visit this FABULOUS 97-acre enhanced wetland. It's waiting for YOU!

04/19/2025

EXPERIENCE HISTORY! Beginning at 10 am at the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area, Doug Baum and his camels Daleel and Jadid will reenact history invoking the spirit of the 1857 U.S. Army Camel Corps that traveled the Camino Real and possibly made a stop at Whitfield! Bring the kids. They'll get to see the camels up close and have a chance to earn a Junior Camel Ranger Badge. Plus, we'll have our partner vendors out to educate you to Whitfield's conservation efforts and more. Get outside! WE HAVE TENTS TO KEEP YOU DRY! That's TODAY starting a 10 am!

04/17/2025

Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, the U.S. Army Camel Corps arrives at the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area for our Earth Day Celebration! Learn about the history of these AMAZING animals and their 1857 journey along the Camino Real with a possible stop at Whitfield! Friday's LIVE camel program is at: 2 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5 pm. Saturday at: 10:30 am, Noon, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5 pm. Be sure to bring the kids!

04/10/2025

Get your hump on! The Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area Earth Day Celebration on Friday and Saturday, April 18 & 19 will feature a HISTORIC re-enactment of the U.S. Camel Corps complete with LIVE camels! The kids will have the chance to pet the camels and EARN a Junior Camel Ranger Badge! This event is FREE to the public and all are welcome! Check out the flyer below for details. YOU won't want to miss this!

02/20/2025

IT'S HERE! And high time too. The Friends of Whitfield Winter 2025 Newsletter. Get the latest dirt, literally, on those woodland creatures that inhabit this fabulous 907-acre enhanced wetland! Click on this link https://tinyurl.com/3udwa37y to download your copy. See you at Whitfield!

02/07/2025

Those Sandhill Cranes are heading to the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area for the Friends of Whitfield's Annual Member Meeting, Saturday, February 8 from 10 am to Noon. And you should too! In addition to regular board business there will be a special presentation given by Jackie Leyba, Outdoor Recreation Planner for the Bureau of Land Management, plus a birthday celebration for the Friends with cake and refreshments served. Get there before those cranes do! They love cake.

01/23/2025

The public is cordially invited to attend the Friends of Whitfield's Annual Member Meeting, Saturday, February 8 from 10 am to Noon. In addition to regular board business there will be a special presentation given by Jackie Leyba, Outdoor Recreation Planner for the Bureau of Land Management, plus a birthday celebration for the Friends with cake and refreshments served. Be there. Aloha.

11/20/2024

You won't want to miss the annual Whitfield Under the Stars happening this Friday, November 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm (weather permitting). This free event for the whole family includes a LIVE owl presentation at 5 pm. Telescopes will be available to view the stars along with a Night Sky talk that begins at dark with hot chocolate served. Get a load of them stars! Woo-hoo!

11/13/2024

It's the annual Whitfield Under the Stars happens on Friday, November 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm (weather permitting). YAY! This free event for the whole family includes a LIVE owl presentation at 5 pm. Telescopes will be available to view the stars along with a Night Sky talk that begins at dark with hot chocolate served. Come on out and enjoy the night air and view those gorgeous stars! All at Whitfield!

10/26/2024

It’s happening now! An Aldo Leopold Celebration at the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area. Pumpkin Painting Contest, guided nature walk and Steve Morgan as Aldo Leopold at 1 pm. C’mon over! 2424 Hwy 47, Belen, NM.

10/23/2024

Our Aldo Leopold Celebration this Saturday features a Silent Auction for TWO Aldo Leopold inspired benches, each designed by local artists! Our adult bench is a $300 value and our NEW "kid-sized' bench is valued at $200. Proceeds from the auction go to support the Friends of Whitfield in their mission of promoting the education, restoration and conservation of the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area! See you this Saturday!

10/18/2024

The power of ALDO! Check out this terrrifc short video on Aldo Leopold and then come join us at our Aldo Leopold Celebration on Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 2 pm, where you can meet Aldo himself! Well, you'll meet Steve Morgan portraying Aldo but he's just as good as the real thing! Plus, we'll have a pumpkin painting contest with prizes and a silent auction for TWO Aldo Leopold inspired benches! And much more. Bring the family, it's FREE!

Address

Belen, NM
87002

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15058648914

Website

http://www.whitfieldwildlife.org/Friends.html

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