Craig Chapman of the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and Jodi Hedderig from the city of Albuquerque's Open Spaces division present a slideshow and discuss their books: the 2010 Wild Guide (New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, $9.95) and 25 Outstanding Open Space Destinations (City of Albuquerque, $5.00).

Chapman and Hedderig will help you plan your summer and discuss trails, special events, volunteer/service projects and other upcoming activities included in the books.  Additionally, Senator Tom Udall's award-winning watermelon pine-nut gazpacho will be served (the recipe and story of the DC version of Top Chef are highlighted in the Wild Guide).

This year's Wild Guide features hikes and volunteer service projects, tributes to wilderness heroes, essays, and artwork. The guide also contains articles on festivals around the state and reviews of bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants.  25 Outstanding Open Space Destinations is a new trail guide featuring Open Space trails, trivia and more.