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Pajarito Environmental Education Center

Name: Pajarito Environmental Education Center
Address: 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos, NM, 87544, US
Telephone: +15056620460
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PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center, a fun place to learn about the nature on the Pajarito
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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.

11/05/2024

Thursdays at 9 with Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization (LARSO)!

Join the Happy Ramblers, PEEC’s newest walking group, on Thursday, November 14, for a relaxed, nature-focused walk. The goal is to fully experience the beauty around you and foster a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

11/04/2024

Welcome to the Second week of November!🍂

🍁Tuesday, November 5th from 7-8 PM. Meadow Mice and More: A Season of Discovery at Bandelier

🍁Thursday November 7th from 6:30-8 PM. Insulate, Insulate, Insulate. Virtual only! Register at peecnature.org/events for the link.

🍁Friday November 8th from 7:30-8:45 PM. Night Hike.

🍁Saturday November 9th from 1-3 PM. Shrubs and Tree Walk.

11/04/2024

‼️ This event has been cancelled due to winter weather. ‼️

Join PEEC and Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization (LARSO) for Happy Ramblers, our newest walking group, on Thurs, Nov 7 from 9 AM - 12 PM! Meet at the Upper Level if the Betty Ehart Senior Center! 🍁👣

Happy Ramblers is not recommended for young children nor dogs. Thank you for understanding!

11/04/2024

Don't miss this special event in Los Alamos!

Wolves in New Mexico: The Past, Present, and Future🐾

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12th to learn about wolves in New Mexico, from their historic presence to their near-extinction, and their gradual return. Valles Caldera experts Adam Dean and Tyler Obermeit will share the fascinating history of wolves in our state and discuss Asha's groundbreaking journey to the Jemez mountains - the first documented wolf in the area since 1932.

Registration required! 👉 https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56368&

When: Tuesday, Nov. 12th from 7-8 pm
Where: Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, NM

11/04/2024

We love our interns!! Thank you Jenna for all your help this fall, and thank you UNM-Los Alamos for making this possible. 💙

CIC Intern Highlight! 🌟
Meet Jenna Espinoza, Marketing Intern at PEEC. Follow Pajarito Environmental Education Center on social media to see Jenna's work!

11/04/2024

Do you wanna build a snowman? 🤪 Meet our friend and help us name him! ☃️ Comment your name suggestion below!

We’re working on plowing our parking lot for you! Los Alamos Nature Center, operated by PEEC, plans to open today at 12 noon!!

11/04/2024

Update at 11:54: We’re ready for you! ❄️

Update at 10:50 AM: We are working on plowing the parking lot and anticipate opening at 12 Noon. Thank you for your patience!

Update 10 AM: We have power! Thank you LADPU! Working on a reopening plan now.

The snow is exciting... but it's causing some issues this morning!

Our building has no power, and our parking lot has not been plowed. We'll keep this post updated with more information as it comes. Drive safe today everyone! ☃❄

11/04/2024

Wolves once thrived in New Mexico. Listen and learn with environmental historian and Valles Caldera Park Ranger Adam Dean! 🐺 This program is in collaboration with Los Alamos History Museum and New Mexico Wilderness Alliance.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 7-8pm at Fuller Lodge

11/02/2024

Join PEEC on Thursday, November 14th from 1:30-2:30 PM at the Los Alamos Nature Center for a free session on the health benefits of birding and birdsong.

In our fast-paced world, connecting with nature can be a vital form of self-care. Research shows that observing wild birds not only reduces stress and anxiety but also strengthens our hearts and immune systems.

Led by wellness specialist Holly Merker, this event will explore how birdwatching fosters deeper connections to nature and ourselves.

11/02/2024

Come join PEEC on this easy walk to identify some of our local shrubs and trees in the fall and winter months! 🍄❄️🍁
Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1pm - 3 pm.

11/01/2024

This event has been cancelled today, Nov 4. Join us next week!

Join PEEC for Nature Playtime this Monday at 10 AM for crafts, storytime, and nature-based play!This is a parent-led activity. 😊

Learn more: https://peecnature.org/events/weekly/

10/30/2024

Take an interactive tour of the current night sky and learn about which planets, constellations, star clusters, and more are visible. Friday, November 1 from 7-8 PM. Also see what to look forward to in the sky throughout the fall months.🌌🌙

10/29/2024

Join PEEC & Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization (LARSO) for Happy Ramblers on Thurs, October 31 from 9 AM - 12 PM MT! Meet at the Upper Level if the Betty Ehart Senior Center! 🍁

10/29/2024

Complimentary planetarium show Wednesdays at 4 PM!

Join PEEC for a weekly (did we mention complimentary?!) planetarium show! Every Wednesday, gather in the planetarium at 4 PM for an impromptu, audience-led night sky demonstration.

10/29/2024

Applications close next week (Nov 4)!

We're hiring! Share this with a friend, especially your bee-lovin' friends. 🐝 Applications are due Monday, November 4!

Visit www.peecnature.org/employment for more information.

10/29/2024

Join our hiking group! Every Friday at 9:00 AM, we meet at Los Alamos Nature Center and carpool to a scenic journey of about three miles, pausing as we walk to appreciate the nature around us. Whether it's a ✨really cool ✨ tree or a serene view, there’s always something new to discover!

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, good hiking shoes or boots, and dress in layers for comfort. And remember, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we may need to cancel. We’ll return by 11:30 a.m. - noon.

10/29/2024

Calling all Happy Ramblers! Every Thursday at 9 AM, we gather at the Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center before carpooling to a scenic local trailhead. Our relaxed walks are all about observation and appreciation of nature ✨ not about speed or distance ✨ We typically cover no more than 2 miles round trip, taking our time to soak in the surroundings and enjoy the journey.

Remember to bring water and a snack, and don’t forget your good hiking shoes or boots! Dress in layers to stay comfortable, no matter the weather.

This is a walk-up program—no registration is needed! Just show up ready to explore. Please note that walks may be canceled in case of inclement weather.

10/28/2024

What’s Up at PEEC This Week? 🔍

🏠 Wednesday from 6:30 - 8 PM, join a panel discussion on the pros, cons, and local use of heat pumps in Los Alamos. Free!

🚶🏻‍♀️ Thursday from 9 AM - 12 PM, join the Happy Ramblers on a short hike, no more than 2 miles! Meet us at the Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Free!

🌟 Friday from 7 - 8 PM, Galen Gisler will lead a tour of the current night sky and fall constellations at PEEC’s Night Sky in November. $8/adult, $6/child.

🔭 Saturday from 2 - 3 PM, join PEEC for a full-dome planetarium film highlighting the search for planets beyond our solar system, Out There! $8/adult, $6/child.

10/28/2024

10/28/2024

ONE WEEK LEFT to submit comments on Valles Caldera's Fire Management Plan: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=126574.

Photo description: A lightning-struck ponderosa pine tree burns in Valle Grande. (NPS)

10/27/2024

Start your week off right by playing outside! 🌳✨ Join PEEC every Monday at 10 AM (except holidays) for a fantastic opportunity to explore the wonders of nature with PEEC's wonderful educator, Izza! Each Nature Playtime is filled with fun crafts, captivating stories, and engaging outdoor activities.

This is a parent-led program. It’s the perfect chance for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers to connect with nature and other local families! 🤗

If LAPS has a weather-related delay or cancellation, Nature Playtime will be canceled.

10/26/2024

Ready to heat things up (or cool them down)? Join us for a sizzling discussion on heat pumps! 🔥❄️

This Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:30-8 PM, our panel of four community members will dish out the spicy details on the pros and cons of heat pumps for your home sweet home. 🏡✨ Whether you're a curious newbie or a seasoned pro, Los Alamos DPU will guide us through personal experiences, reasons for installation, and answers to all your questions!

Come find out if a heat pump system is the right fit for your space right here in Los Alamos County. Learn more: https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56353&

Address

2600 Canyon Road
Los Alamos, NM
87544

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15056620460

Website

https://linktr.ee/peecnature

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#SpeedTour of Los Alamos Nature Center with PEEC

Los Alamos Nature Center Speed Tour

Thanks Kristen for taking us on a #SpeedTour of Los Alamos Nature Center! Join us for PEEC-A-BOO tomorrow, Friday Oct 26 from 4-6 PM, during Trick-or-Treat on Mainstreet! 🎃👻 #trickortreat #trickoftreatonmainstreet #LosAlamos #VisitLAToday #VisitLosAlamos #Halloween #HalloweenSpeedTour

Everyone’s getting in the Halloween spirit for PEEC-A-BOO! 🎃

Los Alamos!! You showed up 🥹 Thank you for taking time out of your busy weekend to learn more about bears and wildlife safety in our neighborhood! We hope you had a fun time and learned something new. Til next year 🤟💙 #bearfestivalnm #bearfestival2024

Bears at PEEC!

You won't believe the visitors we had today! 🐻 Beary demure. Beary mindful. Beary cutesy. These guys just want to let you all know that despite the construction at our entrance, they made it down to the Los Alamos Nature Center easy peasy, beary-squeezy. Join PEEC and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation for a day of fun-filled entertainment and education all about our wild neighbors in Northern New Mexico. Thank you Century Bank for sponsoring Bear Festival! Saturday, August 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Grab a bite at Manko: Native American Fusion food truck here at the nature center, 2600 Canyon Rd., Los Alamos, NM! #BearFestival #peecnature #PEECParty #NMWildlife #BearyDemure #BearyMindful #BearyCutesy

Mama and her babies spotted in Los Alamos this weekend. 🥰 Learn all about wildlife in New Mexico this weekend at Bear Festival, sponsored by Century Bank, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. 🐻 Bear Dinner, our ticketed event, will kick off at 6 PM on Friday night, August 23. Join PEEC and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) for your chance to eat like a bear, and learn about them too! 🐻 Bear Festival, free to all, will take place this Saturday, August 24, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Join PEEC and LEWF for our annual Bear Festival and discover more about the amazing black bears and other wildlife with which we share our home! We have so many fun activities planned and many partners coming together for this event. Be sure to swing by! Thank you Bonnie Klamm for the video! 📷🐻

Nature Playdate at the Los Alamos Nature Center Mondays at 10!

Nature Playtime is back Mondays from 10-11 AM at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Bring your kiddos for an engaging hour of learning through play! 💙✨ #NaturePlaytime #PEECPlay #VisitLosAlamos #PEECPlaydate #LosAlamosPlaydates

Nature Playtime Mondays at 10 AM at the Los Alamos Nature Center

Ahem, *Bear Dinner* *Bear Dinner* *Bear Dinnnnnnnnnner* 😍😋🥳 Join PEEC and LEWF to eat like a bear for our annual ✨BEAR DINNER✨ on Friday, August 23 at 6 PM! Tickets sell quick so be sure to grab yours today. Come hungry, leave happy, see you there! 🐻 Mark your calendars for Bear Festival, our annual FREE community event on Saturday, August 24 from 10 AM - 2 PM, sponsored by Century Bank. You won't want to miss this! Images provided by PEEC from previous year's events, dishes may vary. #bbqlife #animalovers #thebear #summerfood #BearFestival #PEECParty #EatLikeaBear #BearFest #BlackBears #WildlifeConservation #NatureEducation #girldinners

The Bears are Back, and you know what that means... Bear Dinner! Bear Festival! Hurry to get your tickets before they sell out! Join PEEC and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation at the Los Alamos Nature Center for your chance to eat like a bear! 🐻 Bear Dinner | Fri, AUG 23 at 6 pm - $30/PEEC Member, $35/non-member 🐻 Bear Festival, sponsored by Century Bank | Sat, AUG 24 10 am - 2 pm FREE! Register at peecnature.org/events. #EatLikeaBear #PEECParty #NNMBearFestival #LEWF #PEEC 📷: Bonnie Klamm

We invite you to join us for a Summer Family Evening at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This is a FREE event! Enjoy a reading of the picture book Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon & Lee White, followed by a craft activity to make your own handmade soft breezes windchime. Children 5 and under will need a caregiver to assist with the craft. Summer Family Evenings will be held on Wednesdays throughout June and July, providing entertainment for the whole family. Special thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation for sponsoring these events. Don't miss out on this fun and educational evening!

Join us for a relaxing morning hike this Friday at 8:30 AM! Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying good company. Don't forget your water and hiking gear. Hope to see you there! #PEECThisWeek #PEECGentleWalk

PEEC Suds & Shows: The Sandlot June 27 at 6:30 PM

Come kick off summer with us at Suds & Shows! Join us for a screening of "The Sandlot" this Thursday. Doors open at 6:30 pm for some pre-movie fun with drinks from Pajarito Brewpub and Grill. See you there! 🎥🍻🌞 For more information, please visit peecnature.org/events. #PEECThisWeek #PEECPlanetarium #PEECSudsnShows

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Visit the Los Alamos Nature Center

Explore the canyons, mesas, mountains and skies of the Pajarito Plateau at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The nature center features exciting, interactive exhibits that help people of all ages discover nature in and around Los Alamos County.

Relax in our gardens, build a fort in the outdoor nature play areas, discover your next hiking adventure with the Los Alamos Trail app, meet the resident snakes and spiders, put on a puppet show, cuddle up with a book in the Children’s Discovery Area, or relax and enjoy the breathtaking views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center is the nonprofit organization that operates the Los Alamos Nature Center under a contract for Los Alamos County. We are supported by your donations and memberships, by Los Alamos County, and by generous grant funders.

Find out more at peecnature.org.

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