River Talks
A free series of presentations and tours for community members to learn more about our river, watershed, and other related topics.
From the headwaters of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to our community’s treatment facilities and cherished wetlands, these events offer unique access to the people and places shaping the future of our water.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with experts, explore our watershed firsthand, and be part of a growing community committed to protecting Santa Fe’s most vital resource.
The Santa Fe River and Watershed Section is proud to announce the 2025 River Talks series—a dynamic lineup of free lectures, hikes, and facility tours exploring the science, stewardship, and sacredness of our watershed.
2025 River Talks Schedule
| Date / Time / Location | Topic | Register |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Randall Davey Audubon Center - 1800 Upper Canyon Road |
Lecture - From Snowpack to Spigot: Tracing Santa Fe’s Water Story | Register |
| August 23, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cerro Gordo Trailhead - Upper Canyon Road |
Hike - Upper Watershed Hike with Santa Fe Water Authority | Register |
| September 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Canyon Road Plant - 1780 Upper Canyon Road |
Facility Tour - The Mountains Provide | Register |
| September 13, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. La Farge Library - 1730 Llano Street |
Lecture - Urban Water in the Desert | Register |
| September 17, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Buckman Direct Diversion Plant - 341 Caja Del Rio Road |
Facility Tour - The Rio Provides | Register |
| September 24, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Plant - 73 Paseo Real |
Facility Tour - Behind the Flow: A Wastewater Adventure | Register |
| October 11, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve - 334 Los Pinos Road |
Outdoor Tour - Sacred Landscapes: Traditions, Wetlands and Water Management in a Modern World | Register |
| October 18, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Santa Fe Teen Center - 6600 Valentine Way |
Lecture - One Water: A Unified Vision for Our Shared Resource | Register |