Events
For event details, please visit the Calendar. Some events require advance sign-up.
March 6
Starlight Snowshoe for FamiliesMarch 8
Critter ClubMarch 13
Camouflage for Kids and FamiliesMarch 15
Critter ClubMarch 16
Kinnikinnick ClubMarch 22
Critter ClubMarch 24
Big Horn Sheep of New MexicoApril 3-30
Earth Day Art ShowApril 5
Critter ClubApril 6
Kinnikinnick ClubApril 8
Earth Day Art Show OpeningApril 12
Critter ClubApril 19
Critter ClubApril 20
Kinnikinnick ClubApril 22
Earth Day SpeakerApril 24
Earth Day FestivalApril 25
Party for PEECNativo Meal
April 26
Critter ClubApril 28
Kids' Earth Day SymposiumMay 3
Critter ClubMay 4
Kinnikinnick ClubMay 10
Critter ClubMay 17
Critter ClubMay 18
Kinnikinnick ClubMay 24
Critter Club
PEEC Nature Center Facility
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Come by and discover the natural history of the Pajarito Plateau. We offer exhibits on rocks, fossils, plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and more. We have several live local animals for you to look at. Our herbarium offers help to those seeking to identify plants. If you'd like to explore Los Alamos's open space, then pick up a trail guide and stroll the nearby trails. The Pajarito Envirnomental Education Center is located at 3540 Orange Street, Los Alamos, New Mexico. For directions to the Center, see our Map to PEEC page. Current operating hours are listed on the Home Page. AnimalsPEEC has a small collection of live animals on display, with an emphasis on local native species. The animals at PEEC are available for adoption: Animal Adoptions. LibraryPEEC maintains a library of several hundred books. Two comfortable reading areas are available for browsing. PEEC members may check out books for reading at home. The books in the library can be searched online: Library Search. HerbariumPEEC is the home of the Jemez Mountain Herbarium. Facility RentalThe classroom at PEEC can be rented for meetings and parties. Please contact us for details. Gift ShopFor information about the PEEC gift shop, see: Gift Shop. |
 PEEC has hands-on exhibits, such as this one on the shape of various bird beaks.  PEEC's Young Naturalist's corner offers games, a reading area, and items to explore.  PEEC's demonstration low-water lawns and flower garden were planted by volunteers in October 2005. Come inside and pick up hand-outs on low-watering gardening. |