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Announcements

Wildfire Resources

Agents in Office
- The Agents are working in the office or out in the community. Please call ahead for their availability or make an appointment directly with the agents.

Plant Samples and Site Visits
- Plant Samples are best received before Wednesday at noon. The office is scheduling site visits, please call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu for an appointment. Also please send pictures of plants or insects to bernalillo@nmsu.edu or the Master Gardener Hotline.
Master Gardener Hotline
- Starting March 1st, the Master Gardener Hotline will be available on weekdays between 9am and 3:30pm. Call (505) 243-1386 to speak to a Master Gardener, or schedule an in-person consultation.

Upcoming Webinars, Events, & Classes

Health, Wellness, Food

Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience - Learn the skills and strategies to take charge of what life throws at you!
- Feb. 14 - May 2, 2023 (Tuesdays) from 9 -10 am
- To register, follow this link: Mind Matters Registration

Healthy Living for the Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research - Discussions include diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, social engagement, and know the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and how to benefit from early detection and diagnosis.
- Mar. 29, 2023 from 9 - 10:30 am
- To register, follow this link: Healthy Living for Brain and Body Registration

Garden, Farm

Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series - The 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3 pm.
Produce Safety Alliance Webinar - 2023 dates available; 8 am - 12:30 pm both days. Cost $45 for NM residents.
Drip Irrigation Installation Workshops (PDF): Learn how to install drip irrigation in your own garden from these hands-on workshops. These workshops are free and open to the public with registration. Addresses for these classes will be sent after registration. Click here to register.
- Wednesday, March 8 at 1:00pm in Rio Rancho
- Saturday, March 18 at 10:00am in Corrales
Events at the Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos: Learn about a wide variety of topics in horticulture and agriculture from experts in these fields. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Classes will be held at the Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, 87107.
- Fruit Tree Pest Management:
  - Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-6:30pm
  - To register, click here to purchase your ticket online.
- Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop:
  - Saturday, March 11 from 9:30-10:30am
  - To register, click here to purchase your ticket online.
- Grape Pruning Workshop:
  - Thursday, March 16 from 4:30-5:30pm
  - To register, click here to purchase your ticket online.
- Spring Beekeeping Workshop:
  - Thursday, March 16 from 6:00-7:00pm
  - To register, click here to purchase your ticket online.
Composting Classes: Learn about composting in New Mexico's high desert climate from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters.
- Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
- Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120.
- To register, RSVP online:
  - Mar. 18: Home Composting Basics
  - Apr. 8: Improving Desert Garden Soil
  - May 6: Home Composting Basics (Gutierrez-Hubbell House)
  - Sep. 12: Home Composting Basics (Rio Rancho)
Hoop House Construction Workshop (PDF): A hands-on workshop to learn about the construction and use of hoop houses.
- Thursday, May 4 from 8:00am-4:00pm
- Location: Wagner Farm, 5000 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM, 87048
- For more information, contact Rachel Zweig at (505) 867-2582 or rzweig@nmsu.edu
Soil Health Workshop for Small-Acreage Producers (PDF): Learn about soil health and how different management techniques impact soil and crop health.
- Monday, May 22 from 8:30am-12:00pm
- Location: Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque
- To register, click here.
Garden Guardians Day Camp: A five day summer camp open to children entering 1st grade through 6th grade, held at the urban garden at the Albuquerque Garden Center. This year's theme is "The Magical World of Herbs".
- Monday, July 17-Friday, July 21, from 8:30am-2pm
- Location: Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, NM, 87112
- To register click here. The deadline for registration is July 8, 2023

Note:

All class times are listed as Mountain Time Zone unless otherwise stated
Auxiliary Assistance if you are in need of any auxiliary assistance to participate in an extension program, please contact the event organizer to arrange services prior to the event.

Contact Us

NMSU-Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-243-1386 844-409-0562 (Toll Free)
Fax: 505-243-1545
Email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL: https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu