Upcoming Events
Wildlife Corridors and Cultural Hike on the Caja del Rio with the Sangre De Cristo Audubon
Saturday, June 4th—8:30am-12pm
This moderate and interactive hike is located just outside the city of Santa Fe and will explore ancient Native American and Spanish petroglyphs as well as delve into the rich cultural history of the Camino Real and Route 66. The proposed Caja del Rio Wildlife and Cultural Interpretive Management Area is an area of profound cultural and historical significance and critical to wildlife habitat and connectivity. As one of the most ecologically rich habitats in North America, the area connects a vital wildlife corridor from the state of Colorado to Mexico. The proposed Management Area is home to herds of mule deer and elk and a variety of unique and sensitive plant and animal species, including black bear, cougar, Western Burrowing Owl and Golden Eagle. The area has also been designated as an Important Bird Area with a river corridor critical for waterfowl and non-game species migration. There are over 4,400 petroglyphs in less than a mile with 1/3 of these being birds. This is a great way to get outdoors and learn about how you can help us advocate to protect this important cultural, wildlife and birding area.
Hike Logistics: We will meet at 8:30 on June 4th at the BLM La Cienegulla Petroglyphs Parking Lot off Highway 56. The parking lot is located just few miles past the Santa Fe airport toward La Cienega.
Past Events
Earth-week Cleanup on the Casa del Rio
Saturday, April 23rd 11am–1pm
What does it mean to be responsible stewards of God’s creation? How do we model this to younger generations? The Caja del Rio is one of the most remarkable landscapes and wildlife habitats in North America. Unfortunately, it has also become the spot of enormous illegal dumping and where people and businesses leave their trash. So come join us in cleaning up the Caja. We will meet at the La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site at 11:00 a.m. and pick up trash until 2:00. Please bring water, sunscreen, and work gloves. We will provide lunch and beverages for all. Also prizes will be provided for best Halloween costume. This is a great way to get families, kids and faith communities out for a day of safe and fun service. All our welcome!
To get to La Cienguilla Petroglyph Site—From the intersection of Airport Road and NM 599, continue west on Airport Road for 3.3 miles. There is a gravel parking area on the west side of the road and a BLM sign for La Cineguilla. We will meet in this parking lot at 10am.
“Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré
Featuring United Festival Choir and Soloists conducted by Bradley Ellingboe with Pianist Jacquelyn Helin and Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm
THE UNITED CHURCH OF SANTA FE- 1804 Arroyo Chamiso (at St. Michaels Drive) Rev. Talitha Arnold, Sr. Minister 988-3295 unitedchurchsf@gmail.com
Childcare provided • All Welcome!
Freewill offering benefits Rio Grande Chapter of the National Wildlife Federation
Wildlife Without Borders Screening & Directors Conversation
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe–Pope Hall–208 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, 87501
Free Dinner at 6pm and Movie Starts at 6:30pm
Wildlife Without Borders tells the story of New Mexico’s iconic wildlife and the ways that they move and intersect our lands, our histories, and our cultures. Join us for stunning aerial footage and in-depth interviews from a diverse cast of wildlife advocates, tribal leaders, scientists, policymakers and public land users. Wildlife corridors offer a way of understanding both New Mexico’s past and its future, insofar as intact corridors provide opportunities for wildlife to move to new habitat as climate change and human development threaten the old.
The film will be followed by an interactive discussion with the film’s directors Jordan and David Smith and Andrew Black, National Wildlife Federation Public Lands Field Director. We will talk about what you can do to protect wildlife corridors in New Mexico and respond to America’s wildlife crisis. This film is co-sponsored by CAVU and EarthKeepers 360.
Spirituality and Hiking Series-Aspen Vista
Sunday, October 6th, 2:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe—208 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, 87501
Come join us in celebrating the beauty of the fall colors and God’s creation on a moderate hike on Aspen Vista Trail. We’ll meet at the church at 2:00 and carpool to the trailhead. Please make sure to wear good hiking shoes, a hat, and sun protection. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water.
Earth Day Movie: "John Muir, The Unruly Mystic"
Monday, April 22nd, 5:00- 8:00pm |
| First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe–Pope Hall–208 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, 87501 |
Come Celebrate Earth Day with a meal and a wonderful movie on the spiritual mystic and conservationist John Muir, whose thoughts and spiritual insights changed the world. The movie will be followed by an interactive discussion. Food, fun and fellowship for all as we come together to celebrate the gift of God’s good creation and heed the call for responsible stewardship.
Science on a Sphere – Faith, Science and the Environment Field Trip
Friday, April 26th, 4:00-5:30pm
Meeting at the Santa Fe Community College–Trades and Advanced Technology Center, Room 803
Did you know the Santa Fe Community College in partnership with National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) houses the truly impressive room-sized “Science On A Sphere” program that uses remarkable 4D images of atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperatures in order to help humans understand complex environmental issues. This intuitive and captivating series of presentations will help you better understand the local and global effects of climate change, fires, pollution as well as how various industrial and agricultural processes are impacting the earth’s land, water, and air. The presentation will be given by Presbyterian Reverands Dave Wasserman and Andrew Black. Don’t miss this truly amazing event. All are welcome.
Spirituality of Hiking Series
Wildlife Corridors and Cultural Hike on the Caja del Rio
Saturday, April 27th—9am-12pm
This moderate and interactive hike is located just outside the city of Santa Fe and will explore ancient Native American and Spanish petroglyphs as well as delve into the rich cultural history of the Camino Real and Route 66. The proposed Caja del Rio Wildlife and Cultural Interpretive Management Area is an area of profound cultural and historical significance and critical to wildlife habitat and connectivity. As one of the most ecologically rich habitats in North America, the area connects a vital wildlife corridor from the state of Colorado to Mexico. The proposed Management Area is home to herds of mule deer and elk and a variety of unique and sensitive plant and animal species, including black bear, cougar, Western Burrowing Owl and Golden Eagle. The area has also been designated as an Important Bird Area with a river corridor critical for waterfowl and non-game species migration. This is a great way to get outdoors and learn about how you can help us advocate to protect this important cultural and wildlife area.
Hike Logistics: We will meet in the parking lot of the Blue Corn Cafe (4056 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe (corner of Cerrillos and Rodeo)) and car pool to the hiking area. Please dress accordingly and bring water, snacks, and hiking shoes. Also high clearance vehicles are preferred on the Caja.