Description
The Candelaria Nature Preserve (CNP) in Albuquerque’s North Valley is a treasure in the heart of our city. One hundred and thirty acres is being slowly, strategically transformed from commercial farming to a mosaic of habitats for native wildlife and nature study. The CNP’s ultimate goal is to let nature thrive and function on its own without human intervention. Friends of Candelaria Nature Preserve volunteers lead the tour. The walk is through a 90-acre plot on level, packed dirt. Restrooms are available within walking distance. Limited enrollment.
Jeannie Allen, President of the Friends of CNP, is recently retired from 43 years of work as a science educator with the National Geographic Society and NASA’s Earth observing systems. Weaving the arts and the sciences together is her specialty.