Events
For event information, see Calendar
Saturn Day
Sat, May 25, 20138:00 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, 20138:45 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, 201312:00 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, 20136:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Objective: To make Los Alamos residents and visitors comfortable and confident about hikin…
Kids Summer Gardening
Wed, June 5, 20139:00 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, 20139:15 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, 20139:00 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, 20133:30 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, 20138:30 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, 20136:00 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, 20136:30 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, 20132:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Melissa Mackey for a class that combines science, nature, books and crafts. Mak…
Green Hour Hikes
Thu, June 13, 20139:00 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, 20136:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come learn how to create a wildflower meadow! Gail Haggard of Plants of the Southwes…
Get Grounded!
Sat, June 15, 20139:00 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, 20138:30 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, 20136:00 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, 20136:30 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, 20139:15 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, 20139:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…
Wildflower Walk
Thu, June 20, 20135:30 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, 20138:30 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, 20136:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join PEEC, Country Recreation Staff, and Jemez Mountains Herbarium Cu…
Summer Family Evenings--Treasure Hunt
Tue, June 25, 20136:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Y Earth Service Corps will create a variety of treasure hunts for all abilities—…
Elements--Air
Wed, June 26, 20132:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Melissa Mackey for a class that combines science, nature, books and crafts. Do…
Green Hour Hikes
Thu, June 27, 20139:00 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, 20136:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Predacious beneficial insects are becoming the preferred method for treating pr…
Botanical Illustration
Fri, June 28, 201311:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Artist/Instructor Lisa Coddington earned her Master of Art at Syracuse in Illus…
PBS Science Cafe - Ravens
Sat, June 29, 201310:00 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, 20136:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Local goat breeders (Second Bloom Farm and Gypsy Mountain Ranch) bring mama and baby goats…
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. |