Come Take a PEEC at Nature

Announcements & News

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Sponsored by Los Alamos Dept of Public Utilities.

Songbird Field Trips

Through the Park Flight program at Bandelier, PEEC offers a migratory bird learning adventure to local 6th grade classes. More info...

Teachers Needed

PEEC seeks enthusiastic environmental educators for the 2008-09 the school year. More info...

Mushroom Field Class

Join us on September 6 for a field class about Mushrooms of the Jemez Mountains. More info...

PEEC Offers Something For Everyone

PEEC's home in Los Alamos is uniquely perched between the sun drenched Rio Grande Valley and the deep green coolness of the Jemez Mountains. Low and high elevation ecosystems overlap and result in rich diversity and many opportunities for exploratory learning.

• Explore interactive exhibits that reveal some of nature’s secrets.
• See displays of local animals and plants, including amphibians, birds, butterflies, and fossils.
• Adopt a live animal.
• Attend a nature talk or hike led by a local expert.
• Stroll nearby trails while searching for wildlife or clues they left behind. Pick up a trail description at PEEC.
• Photograph scenic views of nearby Pueblo Canyon.
• Register your kids for classes or for Kinnikinnick Club.
• Ask an expert about plants on Tuesdays and Fridays and birds on Wednesdays.
• See examples of low water use lawns and gardens.
• Use the herbarium to identify local plants.
• Drop off ink jet cartridges for recycling.
• Visit the gift shop for local nature items, including PEEC's own publications about local plants, animals, and trails.

How Is PEEC Supported?

Our primary source of support is the memberships and donations of people like you! PEEC is an independent, citizen-run nature center. Members, donors, and volunteers make PEEC possible.

Become a Member!

Besides the rewards of contributing to an effort you believe in, member benefits include discounts on programs and gift store purchases, electronic updates about local nature events, and a quarterly newsletter.

PEEC's Mission

To create hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages to discover the rich natural heritage of Northern New Mexico by collaborating with the community and establishing a nature center.