Events

For event information, see Calendar

 

Saturn Day

Sat, May 25, 2013
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Come to PEEC for a celebration of all things Saturn! The evening will include an introduct…

Star Party

Sun, May 26, 2013
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Three planets (Mercury, Venus, & Jupiter) will be extremely close together in the twil…

Leonora Curtin Wetlands Preserve Outing

Sun, June 2, 2013
12:00 PM - 4:30 AM

Docent Natali Steinberg will lead a group on this popular afternoon trip to Leonora Cutrin…

Hiking Los Alamos 101: Classroom Session

Mon, June 3, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Objective: To make Los Alamos residents and visitors comfortable and confident about hikin…

Kids Summer Gardening

Wed, June 5, 2013
9:00 AM - 8/7/2013 10:30 AM

Learn how to plant a garden, and eat what you grow!  This summer, Kids’ Summer…

Quiet, Gentle Walk

Wed, June 5, 2013
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

A gentle walk for those who want a quiet walk along a relatively flat trail. The walks ran…

Green Hour Hikes

Thu, June 6, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…

First Friday Forts

Fri, June 7, 2013
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Come to PEEC and get building!  On the first Friday of every month, join other kids w…

Nature Odyssey: Wet 'n Wild Along the Rio Grande

Mon, June 10, 2013
8:30 AM - 6/14/2013 4:30 PM

This class is now full.  Please register to be put on the waiting list. Not many…

Hiking Los Alamos 101: Geology Hike

Mon, June 10, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join PEEC, Country Recreation Staff, and Los Alamos Geological Society leader Rick Kelly f…

Summer Family Evenings--Rocks

Tue, June 11, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Los Alamos Geological Society to learn about the fascinating rocks in our area, a…

Elements--Earth

Wed, June 12, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join Melissa Mackey for a class that combines science, nature, books and crafts.  Mak…

Green Hour Hikes

Thu, June 13, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…

Creating a Wildflower Meadow

Thu, June 13, 2013
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come learn how to create a wildflower meadow!  Gail Haggard of Plants of the Southwes…

Get Grounded!

Sat, June 15, 2013
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Spend a morning connecting with Nature and the spectacular Los Alamos outdoors. While trav…

Living Earth Adventure Program: From the Rio Grande to the Valles Caldera

Mon, June 17, 2013
8:30 AM - 6/21/2013 4:30 PM

Have you ever wondered: Who lived in northern New Mexico hundreds of years ago? What cause…

Hiking Los Alamos 101: Cultural History Hike

Mon, June 17, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join PEEC, County Recreation Staff, and Dorothy Hoard for an easy walk to learn about the…

Summer Family Evenings--Birding

Tue, June 18, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to look for and identify birds you see on the trail or in your yard every day, a…

Quiet, Gentle Walk

Wed, June 19, 2013
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

A gentle walk for those who want a quiet walk along a relatively flat trail. The walks ran…

Green Hour Hikes

Thu, June 20, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…

Wildflower Walk

Thu, June 20, 2013
5:30 PM

Meet at PEEC at 5:30 to carpool to the trailhead.  The exact hike location will be de…

Nature Odyssey: Super Sleuths in the Valles Caldera

Mon, June 24, 2013
8:30 AM - 6/28/2013 4:30 PM

This class is now full.  Please register to be put on the waiting list. How do bi…

Hiking Los Alamos 101: Plants Hike

Mon, June 24, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join PEEC, Country Recreation Staff, and Jemez Mountains Herbarium Cu…

Summer Family Evenings--Treasure Hunt

Tue, June 25, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Y Earth Service Corps will create a variety of treasure hunts for all abilities—…

Elements--Air

Wed, June 26, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join Melissa Mackey for a class that combines science, nature, books and crafts.  Do…

Green Hour Hikes

Thu, June 27, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…

Beneficial Insects for your Greenhouse and Garden

Thu, June 27, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Predacious beneficial insects are becoming the preferred method for treating pr…

Botanical Illustration

Fri, June 28, 2013
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  Artist/Instructor Lisa Coddington earned her Master of Art at Syracuse in Illus…

PBS Science Cafe - Ravens

Sat, June 29, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, the raven also has a less…

Summer Family Evenings--Goats

Tue, July 2, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Local goat breeders (Second Bloom Farm and Gypsy Mountain Ranch) bring mama and baby goats…

Summer Adventure Programs 2013

The Nature Odyssey Outdoor Adventure Program and Living Earth Adventure Program (LEAP) are unique opportunities for young people to learn in nature's classroom with talented and enthusiastic environmental educators. With classrooms ranging from the riverbeds and canyons of the Rio Grande Valley to the headwaters of the Jemez River on the Valles Caldera National Preserve, these programs are a wonderful way to explore the diverse ecosystems and cultures of Northern New Mexico.


2013 Schedule

June 10-14 Grades 4-6

Nature Odyssey: Wet 'n Wild Along the Rio Grande

Details

Registration

June 17-21  Grades 7-8

Living Earth Adventure Program: From the Rio Grande to the Valles Caldera

Details

Registration

June 24-28 Grades 4-6

 Nature Odyssey: Super Sleuths in the Valles Caldera

Details

Registration

For questions, contact soap@pajaritoeec.org.


Images & Testimonials

Flickr slide shows of previous students in action:

 

Nature Odyssey "My son REALLY enjoyed this week. I was extremely impressed with the program, as well. I feel that the instructors were very knowledgeable, responsible and FUN. The week was VERY well planned and executed. The instructors made it fun for the kids. They were knowledgeable about both content and keeping the kids 'in line'."

-Parent of 4th grader
"For my daughter [Nature Odyssey] was 'the best camp ever'. She loved to learn so many things and it just fitted all her interests."

-Parent of 5th grader
Nature Odyssey
Nature Odyssey "My son certainly benefited from the hands-on nature/science activities in a unique and beautiful place as well as the impressive camper/advisor ratio."

-Parent of 4th grader
"Both my children loved the variety of activities that are interesting to them, such as history of Valle, archeology, geology, biology, etc. I believe the ability and the professional knowledge of the experts play a critical role here."

-Parent of 4th grade Nature Odyssey and 8th grade LEAP participants.
LEAP
LEAP "Our son is more interested in his surroundings now and has become interested in learning more about our environment here. Thank you for offering this wonderful program, it's definitely something I would suggest to friends!"

-Parent of 8th grader
"The LEAP Program was great! The speakers were interesting, and the site was awesome!"

-7th grader
LEAP
LEAP "Thanks for providing our son with the opportunity to experience daily adventures in the Valles Caldera. Capping off the week by inviting the families to picnic at the caldera on Friday evening was truly a 'grand' finale, and a rare treat for all of us."

-Parents of 8th grader


 

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