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All PEEC events are described on this page. There is no longer a separate Youth Calendar page. Ongoing clubs for children are listed at the bottom of the page. All PEEC events are open to interested children/teens, but some programs require that the child be accompanied by an adult. If you are uncertain whether an event will be suitable for your child, contact Programs@PajaritoEEC.org.
Tip: to receive an entertaining weekly e-mail of PEEC events, sign up for PEEC This Week using our Contact form.
Camouflage for Kids and Families
March 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Camouflage is one of the most amazing animal adaptations. Animals have evolved to use colors, patterns, and seasonal changes - among other adaptations to survive in the wild. We will explore camouflage among the animals that live in the Los Alamos area and sharpen our observation skills so that we can learn to identify a few of these mysterious creatures as they blend in with their habitat. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Taught by Amy Roberts. $18 member families/$20 non-members families (up to 4 people).
Winter Wednesday: Big Horn Sheep of New Mexico
March 24, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a fascinating talk about the story of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in New Mexico by Elise Goldstein of New Mexico Game and Fish. Ms. Goldstein was our featured speaker at last year's PEECnic-Bandelier Nature Festival. The talk was so well received we've asked her to return to share with us in an indoor (hopefully easier to hear) environment. Family friendly. 7 p.m. FREE
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Earth Day Hikes
April 17, 9:00 a.m.
April 18, 4:30 p.m.
April 24
April 17: Rory Gauthier will lead a hike to Dutchess Castle 9:00 AM. Meet at the Tsankawi parking lot at 9:00 AM. We will then get back into our cars and drive about 1/2 mile down the highway and park on the shoulder opposite the computer parking lot. From here, we will hike to Duchess Castle and north mesa to look at cavates and petroglyphs including one that depicts a conquistador on horseback. Hike is moderately strenuous, off trail and will require some scrambling up talus slopes. Bring hat, water and sunscreen and some food. We will be out for about three hours.
April 18: Chris Judson will lead a hike to the La Mesa Fire area. Meet at Ponderosa Campground at 4:30 PM. La Mesa Fire, 33 years later - In June of 1977 the La Mesa Fire left part of the area around the Ponderosa Campground looking like a moonscape, while part was hardly touched. Thirty-three years later, we'll walk through some of each area and see what the long-term environmental effects have been (be ready to feel encouraged!). About l mile, off-trail but easy walking, wear long pants and closed-toed shoes since there are lots of thorny plants along the way. Probably about an hour. Meet at the trailhead at Ponderosa Campground. No pets.
April 24: Sierra Club Hike led by Michael Di Rosa and Craig Martin. Meet at the High School parking lot (the large lot closes to Duane Smith Auditorium). We'll carpool from there and return to the high school and the festivities at PEEC.
All Earth Day hikes are FREE.
Earth Day 2010
What a Difference a Decade Makes!
April 3-30 - Earth Day Art Show
April 8 - Art Show Opening
April 22 - Earth Day Speaker
April 24 - Earth Day Festival
April 25 - Party for PEEC
April 28 - Kids' Symposium
Mark your calendar for Earth Day 2010! This year's festival themes are forest ecology, fire recovery, and the importance of volunteerism. Join us as we remember the 10th anniversary of the Cerro Grande fire, the 10th anniversary of the founding of PEEC, and the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
For more information, see Earth Day 2010.
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Registration
- No registration is required for most FREE events.
- For fee-based classes, we strongly recommend payment well in advance so that we can ensure your space in the class.
- Click here to download a class registration form (PDF).
- PEEC members receive a 10% discount.
- You may enroll online using a credit card with the "Add to cart" links. Please include an e-mail and phone number on the PayPal form so that we can contact you if necessary.
- You may drop off payment at the Center (cash or check only), or mail your class registration form with a check payable to PEEC (PO Box 547, Los Alamos, NM 87544).
- Last minute registration: please call and, if you can still be accomodated, we will reserve your space and you may register and pay when you come for the class. Call (505) 662-0460 and leave a message.
Cancellation Policy
- Programs require considerable preparation. Late cancellations hurt the program and its other participants.
- If a class is cancelled by PEEC, you will receive a full refund.
- If you cancel more than one week in advance, you will receive a full refund.
- Within one week before the start of the program, registrants may credit class fees towards a future class, to be used within one year.
Summer Adventure Programs
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The 2010 Nature Odyssey and L.E.A.P. program dates have been announced. Please visit the Summer Adventure page for details.
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Nature Playtime for Toddlers
Nature Playtime will resume at the end of March 2010. A new day/time will be announced.
Did you know that PEEC is packed with fun stuff for kids to explore? Moms and dads, bring your toddlers to PEEC to learn about the natural world. Read books, check out the animals, put on a puppet show, make a nature craft (craft changes each week), hike into Pueblo Canyon. There is no formal program, just a fun and educational place to hang out with other parents and their little ones!
Led by Jessie Ross. FREE. Donations are appreciated but not required.
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Critter Club
Ongoing enrollment. Join any time.
Join Critter Club at PEEC! Critter Club is a nature club for students in grades 1-3. Each week we will meet to discover the fascinating elements of the natural world. By identifying, collecting, and investigating, students will experience a fun-filled, educational program that inspires a deeper knowledge and connection with nature. We will take discovery walks, engage in hands-on science activities, investigate animals, and meet the trees, plants and flowers that surround us. Receive a nature journal, magnifying glass, and invitations to Critter Club events when you join the Club.
Critter Club meets every Monday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Cost is $75 per school year (second child or PEEC member $65).
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Kinnikinnick Club
Ongoing enrollment. Join any time.
2010 Meeting dates:
Jan. 19
Feb. 2
Feb 16 (canceled - school holiday)
March 2
March 16
April 6
April 20
May 4
May 18
Your child, grades 4-6, can be a member of Kinnickinnick Club. In Kinnickinnick Club, children are making a difference by learning about nature and designing and implementing community service projects. For more information, see Kinnikinnick Club page.
Membership is $50 annually. Each additional child is $45. The club meets twice per month, usually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 4:00-5:00 p.m. New students may join any time. E-mail Michele Altherr mjaltherr@gmail.com with questions.
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Middle School Environment Club
A new club for middle schoolers, designed by middle
schoolers. The club will meet at Los Alamos Middle School as an after-school activity.
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