Come Take a PEEC at Nature

Announcements & News

Art Work Wanted

As part of Earth Day 2010, PEEC will showcase both the volunteer spirit and the creativity that was "ignited" by the Cerro Grande fire. If you have created any art work related to the Cerro Grande Fire, if you purchased or own art work created in response to the fire or recovery of the landscape, please get in touch. More info...

Summer Camps

Information about the 2010 Nature Odyssey and LEAP programs has been posted. More info...

Teachers Needed

PEEC seeks enthusiastic people to teach occasional special programs for children and/or adults and assist our environmental educator with winter and spring field trips. $15-$30/ hour depending on experience and program. Please contact Branden Willman-Kozimor for more information at Programs@PajaritoEEC.org.

WattSwap

Swap your regular lightbulbs for free compact flourescent bulbs! More info...
Sponsored by Los Alamos Dept of Public Utilities.

Something For Everyone

PEEC's home in Los Alamos is uniquely perched between the sun drenched Rio Grande Valley and the deep green coolness of the Jemez Mountains. Low and high elevation ecosystems overlap and result in rich diversity and many opportunities for exploratory learning.

• Explore interactive exhibits that reveal some of nature’s secrets.
• See displays of local animals and plants, including amphibians, birds, butterflies, and fossils.
• Adopt a live animal.
• Attend a nature talk or hike led by a local expert.
• Stroll nearby trails while searching for wildlife or clues they left behind. Pick up a trail description at PEEC.
• Photograph scenic views of nearby Pueblo Canyon.
• Register your kids for classes, summer camps, or nature clubs.
• Ask an expert about plants on Tuesdays and Fridays or about birds on Wednesdays.
• See examples of low water use lawns and gardens.
• Use the herbarium to identify local plants.
• Drop off ink jet cartridges for recycling.
• Visit the gift shop for local nature items, including PEEC's publications about local plants, animals, and trails.

How Is PEEC Supported?

PEEC is able to provide a community nature center only through the memberships and donations of people like you! PEEC is an independent, citizen-run, citizen-supported nature center. Members, donors, and volunteers make PEEC possible.

In addition to the rewards of contributing to an effort you believe in, member benefits include discounts on programs and gift shop purchases, e-mail updates about local nature events, and a quarterly newsletter.

PEEC's Mission

To provide a nature center and outdoor education programs that allow people of all ages to explore the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Pajarito Plateau and to appreciate our connection to the natural world.