Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve

Wetland to go “in a new direction”

This 35-acre wetland along I-25 is closed for public access except by advance reservation at the adjacent Las Golondrinas museum. Announced in local media, it ended its 28-year lease of the wetland w...

Nice bit of wetland in the Desert.

As a transplant to the desert, it's nice to see a bit of wetland. I come out here, when I'm feeling homesick. I only wish it was open more often.

Green strolling in the high desert

This is a gentle oasis awat from the bustle of Santa Fe galleries. We saw at least 5 different Types of dragonflies lots of hummingbirds and unusual wildflowers. It is quiet and very green. Voluntee...

A Little Piece of Nature

This is not a hike, nor a place that will give you sweeping vistas. It will, however, give you a simple, quiet stroll through a part of Santa Fe that is ecologically important. This is good for those...

Well marked trails, beautiful scenes, okay for birding

The main trail is wide enough for two to walk abreast. In late October the Rio Grande Cottonwoods are absolutely gorgeous. Robins and warblers are eating the Russian Olive berries.