Welcome to the Open Space Alliance
The Open Space Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote public awareness and conservation of Open Space lands, and to educate the public about the natural, historic, cultural, educational, and recreational aspects of Open Space areas.
Vision: Residents and visitors will understand and value Albuquerque’s Open Space Program, and recognize the Open Space Alliance as an avenue for stewardship and engagement.
Mission: OSA will enhance the experiences of all users of Albuquerque Open Space lands by providing financial support for Open Space programs; by advocating for sustainability and expansion of Open Space programs; and by encouraging increased public involvement with and use of Open Space lands.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Come discover the mysteries of Chinese Qigong. You will learn about the 3000 year old qigong Taoist Water Method and why practicing qigong can help with general health, energy, aliveness, keeping the organs healthy, the joints flexible, and how it can help to diminish the effects of aging.
Minimum donation is $10.00. A portion benefits the Open Space Alliance. Space is limited. Please call 897-8831 to register.
9:00am – 12:00pm
Worm composting is recycling that produces a useful soil conditioner. The class will include the selection of an appropriate worm species and creating a healthy environment for that species. Useful take-home information will cover all aspects of setting up and managing a worm composting operation indoors or outdoors.
FREE. Space is limited. Please call 897-8831 to register.
10:00am – 2:00pm
Join others around the globe in a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding, making mud pies, and more! During this family-friendly event hosted by the Open Space Visitor Center, explore educational stations related to mud and soil, play and cool off in wet mud, make seed balls and mud stencil art, wade through a natural wetland looking for wildlife, and more!
The Nature Action Collaborative for Children and the World Forum for Early Childhood Care and Education in Belfast had the idea of International Mud Day in 2009. Since then, citizens around the world have been delighting in reconnecting with the Earth and the soil and remembering the joys of playing in the mud!
Participants are encouraged to bring a bathing suit, change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of drinking water. Outdoor bathrooms and washing stations will be available during the event. Please call 897-8831 or see www.cabq.gov/openspace for more details.
