Pajarito Environmental Education Center

Pajarito Environmental Education Center PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center, a fun place to learn about the nature on the Pajarito

Explore the canyons, mesas, mountains and skies of beautiful northern New Mexico at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The Nature Center features exciting, interactive exhibits that get kids and adults thinking and having fun while learning about nature in northern New Mexico. Browse the demonstration gardens, get dirty in the mud kitchen and nature play area, learn about all the plants and animals tha

t make up the Vertical Mile of Diversity, find your next adventure on the large-scale, 3-D topo map with accompanying Los Alamos Trails App (for iOS and Android) and share it on the “Share Your Adventure” wall, explore local nature at the Naturalists’ Desk, meet all the critters, including Tad, Poole and Lily, the Canyon Tree Frogs and Titus the Tiger Salamander, watch the ants tunnel in their special visible ant mound, play on the model Pajarito Plateau for kids, put on a puppet show or cuddle up with a book in the Children’s Discovery Area, or just relax on our comfy chairs admire the breathtaking views from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Thank you to N3B Los Alamos for sponsoring this year's Bear Fest! We are so grateful for your support! 🐻
09/01/2026

Thank you to N3B Los Alamos for sponsoring this year's Bear Fest! We are so grateful for your support! 🐻

We are so grateful for our sponsors that make events like Bear Fest possible! Thank you to Century Bank for sponsoring t...
09/01/2026

We are so grateful for our sponsors that make events like Bear Fest possible! Thank you to Century Bank for sponsoring this year's Bear Fest. 🧸 Bonus points for bringing cute stuffies!

Ready for an adventure? Join us this Friday at 8:30 am at Los Alamos Nature Center for an exciting morning outdoors with...
09/01/2026

Ready for an adventure? Join us this Friday at 8:30 am at Los Alamos Nature Center for an exciting morning outdoors with Rise & Hike. We’ll be carpooling, making it easy to enjoy nature together. This event is weather dependent, so be sure to check the forecast.

08/31/2026

Great way to support environmental education in your community! 25% of proceeds go to PEEC.

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🌳 Step outside with PEEC and LARSO for a relaxing observation-based walk with the Happy Ramblers this Thursday morning! ...
08/31/2026

🌳 Step outside with PEEC and LARSO for a relaxing observation-based walk with the Happy Ramblers this Thursday morning! Meet us at the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 9 AM to carpool to a nearby trailhead. Let's embrace nature together and see what wonders await us along the way!

Remember, this adventure is weather-dependent, so keep your spirits high and your eyes on the sky!

Explore the wonders of the universe at our Walk-In Planetarium Show every Wednesday promptly at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:45...
08/30/2026

Explore the wonders of the universe at our Walk-In Planetarium Show every Wednesday promptly at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:45!

Join one of our knowledgeable astronomers for a captivating 15-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions and request specific topics.

⭐ Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Rd

What a Beary great weekend! 🧸
08/30/2026

What a Beary great weekend! 🧸

Bear Fest is happening! Come on down to the Los Alamos Nature Center and bring your neighbors to learn more about the wi...
08/29/2026

Bear Fest is happening! Come on down to the Los Alamos Nature Center and bring your neighbors to learn more about the wildlife in our backyard.

Grab a bite from the delicious Vigilante PIZZA truck!

Thank you to our sponsors, N3B Los Alamos and Century Bank !!

SO many bears this year!!🐻🐻🐻🐻What better time to mix crafts, family fun, and learning about these fascinating animals?! ...
08/28/2026

SO many bears this year!!
🐻🐻🐻🐻

What better time to mix crafts, family fun, and learning about these fascinating animals?!

STOP BY BEAR FEST SATURDAY FROM 10AM-2PM!!

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Address

2600 Canyon Road
Los Alamos, NM
87544

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15056620460

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