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…

Volunteering and Collaborating with PEEC

The establishment of the PEEC Nature Center has been a collaborative effort resulting from the work of many devoted volunteers. Nearly everything we do depends critically on volunteers and collaborations with other organizations.

Where do I fit in? Anywhere you'd like to! PEEC has the need for people of many talents. All it takes is an interest in any aspect of the natural world and a willingness to share your interest. The hours and level of commitment for our volunteers varies widely.

[VolunteerMatch - Where Volunteering Begins.]

Current Listings. PEEC participates in Volunteer Match, a program supported by LANL. Click here to view PEEC's current volunteer listings.


Examples of Volunteers Needed

Staffing Volunteer You'll open the center to the public, answer guest questions, register people for classes, answer phones, and other light clerical duties. What does it take? Reliability, friendliness, and a willingness to learn about nature displays; time commitment is variable.

Teacher or Speaker Teach a class on your favorite nature-related topic for adults or children. Or give a public lecture. For examples of talks and classes we've had in the past, see Past Programs.

Earth Day Planning The Earth Day committee organizes our largest event of the year, the Earth Day Festival, which is held in April. Many forms of help are needed, and greatly appreciated! No special skills required.

Teacher's Assistant Assist teachers with children's programs.

Handyman, Painter, or Woodworker Assist with various projects, as needed.

Gardener Help with weeding and maintenance of flower gardens and grasses.

Artist Provide assistance with exhibits, or help with gift shop items.

On-call Helper No specific skills needed, just a willingness to help out occasionally with staffing or special events.

Exhibit Designer/Builder Create educational displays that have a hands-on element. What does it take? Creativity, inventiveness, research skills, and an ability to teach through displays. Or work with a designer to turn ideas into reality.


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Volunteer with PEEC and turn your interest in the outdoors into a community asset!

Contact Us

Click here to view PEEC's current volunteer listings.

For specific questions about volunteering, please contact Mary Carol Williams.

Please feel free to use our Contact Form for any ideas you have to share about classes, programs, or exhibits.


Collaboration with PEEC: Organizations and Clubs Make it Happen!

  • Collaborate with PEEC and use the nature center for special educational events for school students or the community.
  • Perhaps you have a club member (or team of members) that would like to teach a class for adults.
  • Help our public schools teachers become stronger teachers by offering training classes in the life, earth and space, or environmental sciences.
  • Create a show to exhibit in the nature center.


 

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

©2005-2012 Pajarito Environmental Education Center
Banner photo by Hari Viswanathan; logo by Tori Hansen; photographs by many community members.
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