Events

For event information, see Calendar

 

Nature Playtimes for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Mon, May 20, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Monday, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers come to PEEC to explore the natu…

Explore Caving

Wed, May 22, 2013
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  Learn all about caving! Watch the 3-D caving films, see real cavers’ gear…

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

  Objective: To make Los Alamos residents and visitors comfortable and confi…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Quiet, Gentle Walk

Wed, July 3, 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…

PEEC Membership

Why membership?

If you believe in connecting people with nature, please join! We provide many benefits you will enjoy, and your support makes our work possible.

General Membership $35

Our basic membership for adults and families.
  

Living Lightly $20

A reduced-price membership option.
  

Penstemon $60

Ensure a greater appreciation of our land graced by the beardtongues by becoming a Penstemon Donor. Receive a free gift of a PEEC t-shirt or canvas shopping bag.
  

Sunflower $100

Bask in the sunlight of having given to the success of the nature center when you become a Sunflower Donor. Receive a free gift of a PEEC t-shirt or canvas shopping bag.
  

Wild Iris $250

Cast many hues of happiness among children learning from nature when you become a Wild Iris Donor, named for Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Receive a free gift of a PEEC t-shirt or canvas shopping bag and a David Muench landscape photo book.
  

Skyrocket Gilia $500

Soar among the stars of community leaders by becoming a Skyrocket Donor. We will contact you to determine how to recognize this generous level of donation.
  

Wood Lily $1,000

Wood Lily Donors are rare and remarkable like this beautiful, endangered plant. We will contact you to determine how to recognize this generous level of donation.
  

Non-profit Member $75

Nature Notes newsletter for up to three organization members.
  

Corporate Membership $100

Nature Notes newsletter for up to three organization members.

Thank you for your support!

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Member Benefits

  • A warm feeling inside.
  • Discounts on programs, classes, and gift shop purchases.
  • Nature Notes newsletter, containing a diverse range of local nature-related articles.
  • Optional PEEC This Week e-mail updates, containing information about classes and all sorts of local nature happenings.
  • Reciprocal benefits at other nature centers that belong to ANCA. For a list of nature centers that will give benefits to PEEC members, see Reciprocal Member List (PDF).
  • Participation in our special interest groups, PEEC Birders, and PEEC Wild Plants.
  • As a 501(c)3, all memberships and donations are tax deductible.
  • Privacy. PEEC does not share mailing lists with other organizations, so you will not be solicited by other organizations when you join. See PEEC member policy.

 

How to Join the PEEC Meadow

  • Join or renew online using a credit card with the "Join" or "Renew" buttons on this page.
  • Mail the Membership Form with a check payable to "PEEC" to PO Box 547, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
  • Visit the Center. One of our friendly staff or volunteers will be glad to assist you.
  • If you have any questions, please call (505) 662-0460 or Contact Us.

Join the PEEC Meadow



 

PEEC Nature Center
3540 Orange Street (or PO Box 547)
Los Alamos, NM, 87544
(505) 662-0460
Center@PajaritoEEC.org, Webmaster@PajaritoEEC.org

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