Events
For details, see Calendar. Some events require advance sign-up.
Every Monday
Nature Playtimes for Toddlers and PreschoolersFebruary 4
Full Moon Family SnowshoeFebruary 8
Wild Wednesdays: Winter Scavenger HuntFebruary 8
Sustainable Los Alamos Series: Christine ChavezFebruary 15
Wild Wednesdays: Cordage, Snares and MoreFebruary 15
What's That Bird in My Backyard?February 16
Alone in the Wilderness FilmFebruary 22
Wild Wednesdays: Mystery Animal AdventureFebruary 22
Status of Los Alamos TrailsFebruary 23
Nature Center CIP MeetingFebruary 29
Wild Wednesdays: Tree TimeFebruary 29
Earth Now: American Photographers and the EnvironmentMarch 2
First Friday FortsMarch 6
Small & Unusual FruitsMarch 7
Wild Wednesdays: What Would Indiana Jones Do? (4-week archeology series)March 14
Sustainable Los Alamos Series: YOUR Sustainable HomeMarch 23
Starlab Planetarium ShowMarch 25
Starlab Planetarium ShowApril 6
First Friday FortsApril 18
Rachel Carson: A Chautauqua PerformanceApril 21
Earth Day FestivalApril 22
Party for PEECMay 4
First Friday FortsJune 4-8
Summer Adventure Program: Nature Odyssey, Rio Grande ValleyJune 11-15
Summer Adventure Program: Nature Odyssey, Valles CalderaJune 18-22
Summer Adventure Program: Living Earth Adventure Program
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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. For hours and directions, see Map to PEEC. PEEC Brochure: Brochure (PDF). 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. |