BernCo Parks, Recreation, & Open Space

This Spring, we’re learning how to share our backyard habitats with the creatures who call them home. 🌿🐦 Join us for guided talks & walks, kids’ activities, live music, plant giveaways, and free refreshments! 📅 March 21 | 📍 Gutiérrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd SW

Love the Bosque? 🌿💚 Join us in sprucing up the riverbanks and surrounding areas to help keep our environment thriving! 📅 March 14 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring closed-toed shoes, gloves, and water. Sign up: berncopros.perfectmind.com

🌿🏡 Step into history — literally! #Volunteer at the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House and care for the gardens, help with special events, and guide guests through our historic treasures. If interested, contact our Site Manager: 📞 505-350-5117 📧 wlaws@bernco.gov #Community #History

Join us this Saturday for a nature adventure at Bachechi! 🌿📚 We’ll read great nature books, hit the trails, and use binoculars & magnifying glasses to record our discoveries in our nature journals. 🔍✨ 📅 March 7, 10 a.m. - noon 📍Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW

Step back in time and play like it’s the 1800s! 🎠 The Historic Toy Winter #exhibit brings the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House to life with toys and games from the mid- to late 19th century. Open Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through March. 📍 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW #SeeYouThere

Walk the halls where #NM history was lived, not just told. Join us for guided tours of the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House each Friday & Saturday from 2 - 3 p.m. to explore why this South Valley home holds both state & national historic recognition! Fun activities included. #SeeYouThere

Stargazing meets pure wonder!🌌 Come learn about the skies, then see them up close for the Winter Star Party at Bachechi Open Space. ⭐🔭 📅 February 21, 5:30 - 9 p.m. Sign up: tinyurl.com/m5k46e6r

Calling all middle schoolers! 📣 #MIDFEST is happening this Friday! For $12, students ages 10–14 can dine & dance at Paradise Hills Community Center from 6–9 p.m. Dinner + a local DJ included. Sign up at the center or online: berncopros.perfectmind.com.

Teen 3 on 3 #basketball is back at the Westside Community Center 🏀 This program gives middle and high school students ages 11–17 a safe place to play, connect, and learn life skills. It's FREE, and we provide dinner! Join us Feb. 13 & 27; call 505-314-0176 to inquire.

Join us and other new farmers tomorrow night to learn how to market products, produce - and yourself through different selling avenues (farmers markets, retail, wholesale, etc.) 📅Feb. 10. from 6 - 7:30 p.m. 📍1510 Menaul Blvd Register & more info: bernco.gov/openspacesignup

Bring your starry-eyed kids to Bachechi Open Space this weekend for some space-themed learning and hands-on activities that connect life on Earth to the wonders above.🌍🌌 Join us Saturday from 10 a.m. - noon for an out-of-this-world adventure! Sign up: tinyurl.com/2t5edtf3

‼️ #KidsNightOut is TOMORROW, Jan. 30 at the Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center! Kids in grades K–8 enjoy games, crafts, music, and more in a safe, supervised space while parents enjoy a night out. $12 per child, dinner included. Register: berncopros.perfectmind.com

Mark your calendars for our 2026 Summer Youth #Basketball League. Registration is now OPEN! 🏀 Sign up at berncopros.perfectmind.com through Thursday, March 19. Questions? Contact us at (505) 934-8469 or email argutierrez@bernco.gov. #YouthSports #YouthBasketball #BernCo

❄️ 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 - Due to inclement weather, all Bernalillo County East Mountain facilities will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 25. We'll keep everyone posted if conditions change. Stay safe & warm! #WeatherUpdate #EastMountains

Bundle up and wander with us through Carlito Springs as we follow footprints and discover how animals thrive in the New Mexico winter.🐾 Bring your curiosity, water, and closed-toe shoes for #WildlifeInTheWinter! 🏔️🥾 📅 Jan. 31, 10 a.m. – Noon Register: berncopros.perfectmind.com

Game night, upgraded. 🏹🎯 #Archery Tag Night gives kiddos 8-18 a fun & active way to spend the evening with friends. We provide the gear, games, and dinner! 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas Rd. SW $12/each! Sign up: berncopros.perfectmind.com

Registration for our spring adult #softball league began this week! Secure your spot today. 🥎✨ Visit berncopros.perfectmind.com to create your account and register your team. You have until Feb. 19! Questions? Contact us at 505-681-2602 or at jesmith@bernco.gov. #AdultSoftball

#KidsNightOut is Friday at Paradise Hills Community Center! Kids 6-14 enjoy games, crafts, music, and more in a supervised space while parents enjoy a night out. $12/child, dinner included! 6–10 p.m. @ 5901 Paradise Blvd. NW Spots are limited. Register: berncopros.perfectmind.com

Ever wondered how a love of plants can become a #farming career? 🌱 #GrowTheGrowers is Bernalillo County’s hands-on farm training program for beginners. Learn to grow food and even lease your own plot! March–Nov. No experience needed. 👉 bernco.gov/openspace

Have a passion for creating something beautiful? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, channel your creativity with FREE #finearts classes! • Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. • Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. • Ages 15 & over • Sign up at berncopros.perfectmind.com #SeeYouThere