Enchanted Lens Camera Club

Marauder Outing to Capulin Springs
2026-07-22 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
Capulin Spring (on the road to the Sandia Crest), Wednesday July 22nd, 8:00 am start time. Meet in the first parking lot at the Capulin Springs Picnic Site, 8 miles up the Crest Road from the roundabout junction with State Route 14. The site is well marked with a forest service sign. At 10:00 am, we will head to Cedar Crest – to the Trail Rider Restaurant, located at 12165 NM-14 B1, Cedar Crest, NM 87008.

Marauder Outing to Tingley Beach and The Botanic Gardens - Wednesday August 12th
2026-08-12 07:30 - 23:30
Flora, Birds, Bugs and Beyond!
It’s a two-part outing. You are welcome to attend both and then have lunch at Ramona’s, or attend one of the locations and have lunch at Ramona’s. Mike McGovern will be the lead.
Part 1: (Early Morning) Tingley Bosque Ponds (7:30 – 9:15 AM): Meet at the southern unpaved Tingley parking lot and at 7:30 AM, we will venture into the deepest and darkest Bosque at the two Tingley Open Space Bosque Ponds. Shoot birds and/or insects (dragonflies, robberflies, wasps, bees, butterflies, etc.). If you are also going to Part 2, at 9:15 AM, return to the parking lot and drive to the Botanic Garden.
Part 2: Albuquerque BioPark – Botanic Garden (9:30 AM): Get a ticket to enter the Bio Park (now at the main gate just west of the parking lot), and then meet up at the entrance to the Botanical Gardens. Photograph dreamy and macro flowers, plants, buds, leaves. The Orchid and Cacti Houses are also open. Water lilies, dragonflies and resident Wood Ducks are also at the water. Entry is $5.50 for NM Seniors (over 65), free with a Bio Park Membership, or $10 general (NM resident) admission.
Lunch at Ramona’s Mexican Cafe, 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW at 11:30 AM: Remember to go to lunch, regardless if attending one or both parts of the outing. There is plenty of parking. Ramona’s is on the west side of Rio Grande Blvd.
It may be hot and sunny with some unpaved walking surfaces at Tingley. ​Protective clothing and footwear, sunscreen and insect repellent is recommended​. Bring water and stay hydrated as well. If doing both parts of th​e Marauder outing, pack a spare battery and maybe a lens brush and/or microfiber cloth.
