Description
Join Open Space guides and trail stewards Richard and Colleen Shackley on a water-themed adventure into the Rio Grande Bosque. Topics include the history and evolution of the river; the importance of water to the ecosystem; how to protect and conserve our precious water; the health of the Bosque and Cottonwood trees, and much more. This is a moderate hike of approximately 2 miles on uneven trails. Bring water, dress for weather, and wear closed-toed shoes. No pets. Limited enrollment.
Richard Shackley has been a City of Albuquerque Open Space Trail Watch volunteer since 2014. Both he and his wife Colleen are Open Space Trail Watch volunteers, Nature Guides and Trail Stewards. They have led inquisitive guests into the Rio Grande Bosque since 2017, and have led adventures throughout the Elena Gallegos Open Space since 2020.