Take a Kid Hiking on June 5

Take a Kid Hiking on June 5

As you can imagine, it was hard to plan and promote our programs this year because of the coronavirus.  Should we promote the VAMONOS program, for example, or would we not be able to gather?  Until we got more clarity, we did as much gorilla advertising as we could,...

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Last Chance to Speak Out

Last Chance to Speak Out

Last Chance for Comments on the Streetlight Conversion! Over 5,500 streetlights are slated to be converted to LED lights, which is great as far as saving energy is concerned. But the temperature of the lights is still to be determined, which is why we are concerned....

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Bursting Out of the Pandemic!

Bursting Out of the Pandemic!

Yesterday was a big day on the pandemic front with good news about masks for vaccinated people. Check out the CDCs new recommendations if you haven't seen them yet. Of course, the governor has to weigh in soon. Even though it is good news, I feel sort of like a rabbit...

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Preserving our Night Skies – Thank You!

Preserving our Night Skies – Thank You!

We are thrilled with the turnout for our Dark Skies earthLINES Online Chat last night, which featured Sam Finn, Peter Lipscomb, Francois-Marie Patorni, and Terry Smith.  What discussion!  We are so grateful for their time, expertise and passion for lighting that is...

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City Streetlight Conversion

City Streetlight Conversion

Roundtable Discussion on Responsible Lighting for Santa FeThursday, April 29th, at 6:30 pm Join four local residents who have been tracking the conversion of Santa Fe’s streetlights to energy-saving LEDs. You'll learn how various kinds of outdoor lighting can impact...

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Get Involved for Earth Day and Night Skies

Get Involved for Earth Day and Night Skies

​Dear friend, Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd. How will you celebrate? One way you can celebrate is by supporting our work. Every single day, SFCT works to preserve biodiversity by protecting important habitat for rare and threatened species; our work helps to...

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Important Update on City Streetlights

Important Update on City Streetlights

The City Council is moving forward tonight to approve a contract to convert 2,060 streetlights to energy-efficient LED light bulbs, part of a preliminary plan to convert 3,500 streetlights across the City.  This is a laudable effort which will save the City on energy...

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Join us for this free and informative chat

Join us for this free and informative chat

This Wednesday, March 31 at 6:30pm FREE EVENT!Join these two outspoken NM conservation advocates, activists, and change-makers as they discuss answers to the questions below and to your questions as well!  Kevin is Executive Director of the Southwest Environmental...

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SFCT is Hiring!

SFCT is Hiring!

CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Santa Fe Conservation Trust (SFCT) seeks a detail-oriented, creative, collaborative, and experienced professional to manage the acquisition of lands and conservation easements and to assist with the stewardship of those already in SFCT’s...

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Instructions on Not Giving Up

Instructions on Not Giving Up

Tomorrow is the first day of spring.  What a relief!  This wasn't the easiest winter to live through.  Slow down for a minute to take this moment in.  Here's a poem to set the tone for the change in seasons.  Instructions on Not Giving Up Ada Limón -1976- More than...

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Upcoming Events

Oct
3
Tue
5:30 pm Vamonos Take a Walk on the South... @ Southside Library
Vamonos Take a Walk on the South... @ Southside Library
Oct 3 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Vamonos Take a Walk on the South Side @ Southside Library
Take a Walk on the South Side Southside Library to Arroyo Chamiso Trail Meet at 6599 Jaguar Dr
Oct
6
Fri
6:00 pm Stargazing in the Galisteo Basin
Stargazing in the Galisteo Basin
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stargazing in the Galisteo Basin
Galisteo Basin Night Sky.  Photo by Tony Bonanno. Join us for a celebration of our dark skies at a private home on conserved land in the Galisteo Basin. Gaze through multiple telescopes, learn from astronomers[...]
Oct
7
Sat
9:30 am Vamonos Hike – Pecos Nat’l Monument @ Pecos National Historical Park
Vamonos Hike – Pecos Nat’l Monument @ Pecos National Historical Park
Oct 7 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Vamonos Hike - Pecos Nat'l Monument @ Pecos National Historical Park
Saturday, October 7, 9:30 AM – 1 PM Free Event, bus transportation provided Join us for a beautiful hike through the Pecos National Monument on the South Pasture Loop dirt trail, 3.8 miles. No dogs,[...]
Oct
12
Thu
5:30 pm Vamonos – Find a New Path @ Rabbit Rd Trailhead
Vamonos – Find a New Path @ Rabbit Rd Trailhead
Oct 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Vamonos - Find a New Path @ Rabbit Rd Trailhead
Find a New Path Rail Trail @ Rabbit Rd Trailhead Meet at 249-251 Rabbit Rd
Oct
18
Wed
5:30 pm Vamonos Wellness Walk @ Larragoite Park
Vamonos Wellness Walk @ Larragoite Park
Oct 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Vamonos Wellness Walk @ Larragoite Park
May 24 – Wednesday @ 5:30 PM Wellness Walk Acequia Trail from Larragoite Park to Railyard Park Meet at 1464 Cristobal Colon June 21 – Wednesday @ 5:30 PM Wellness Walk Acequia Trail from Larragoite[...]

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