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Members of our Forest Explorers club got outdoors this winter to build forts, play in the snow, and make new friends!
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See what's new for the Pajarito Environmental Education Center this week!
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Celebrate Earth Day Your Way!
PEEC is challenging YOU to celebrate Earth Day Your Way this year! Take a hike, run a 5K, spend time watching the birds in your backyard, or get outside however you prefer. Register for the challenge now! Participants will get a special t-shirt, and you can even register your dog who will get a bandana to wear on your adventure! Registration closes on April 4. Thanks to Los Alamos Children's Dentistry for sponsoring the challenge! Stay tuned for more information on our Earth Month plans.
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Trails Blog: Deer Trap Mesa Trail
Check out Craig Martin's latest trails blog to learn more about Deer Trap Mesa Trail. This fun trail is a perfect hike for spring, fall, and winter and offers consistently scenic views. Read his latest post here.
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Featured Critter: Acorn Woodpecker
Learn more about the Acorn Woodpecker in this week's Featured Critter profile. This quirky-looking bird has a complex social structure and a big love of acorns! Learn more about this bird here.
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Register for Your April Nature Playtime Naturalist Kit!
Order your Nature Playtime Naturalist Kit for the month of April now! Next month's kit will focus on Earth Day and sustainability. Registration closes on Friday, April 2, so sign up soon! Learn more and register here.
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Unless otherwise noted, all of PEEC's events are currently happening via the live-streaming platform Zoom. Registration is required to get the meeting link and password. Visit our events page to see what other programs are coming up in the next few weeks!
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A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Rehabilitator
Tuesday, March 30, 7 PM
Join the New Mexico Wildlife Center to discover what a day in the life of a wildlife rehabilitator looks like. Then, learn what to do if you find a wild animal that may be injured or orphaned and meet one of their non-releasable Animal Ambassadors. Learn more and register here.
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The Night Sky in April
Friday, April 2, 7 PM
Discover what is coming up in April's night skies in this astronomy talk hosted by Laura Marseglia. Learn more and register here.
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Sustainability Goals in Los Alamos County
Wednesday, April 7, 7 PM
Join Los Alamos County Utilities Manager Philo Shelton to review the Board of Public Utilities' Environmental Sustainability Goals. Learn more and register here.
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Backyard Composting in Los Alamos County
Pick up starts Saturday, April 17
Start composting in your backyard with a FREE backyard composting kit brought to you by Los Alamos County Environmental Services, PEEC, the Los Alamos Zero Waste Team, and Keep New Mexico True. Reserve yours now, while supplies last! Learn more and register here.
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Earth Day Your Way
Thursday, April 22 – Friday, April 30
Get outside on Earth Day ... Your Way! Run a 5K, take a hike, go on a walk, or spend time outside however you'd like. Thanks to Los Alamos Children's Dentistry for sponsoring this challenge! Registration closes on April 4. Learn more and register here.
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Community News
Wilderness First Aid Webinar on March 30
Join the New Mexico Economic Development Department and its Outdoor Recreation Divison for a Wilderness First Aid 101 webinar on Tuesday, March 30 at 1 PM. Participants will learn how to mitigate risk when getting outdoors and find the best resources to continue their backcountry education. Learn more and register here.
Call for Content: Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Boxes!
Los Alamos ScienceFest is seeking STEAM-related proposals for engaging at-home activities that can be distributed to our community during this year's festival. Submissions are due on April 1. Read the call for content here, and submit your proposal by filling out this form.
New Mexico Recycling Coalition Premiering New Documentary
Join the New Mexico Recycling Coalition for the virtual premiere and panel discussion of "New Mexicans Taking Action on Plastic Waste." Following the online premiere of the 17-minute documentary, panelists will discuss the plastic waste crisis and how New Mexicans can get involved to find real solutions. Learn more and register here.
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