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Members of our Forest Explorers club got to play in the snow again in March!
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See what's new for the Pajarito Environmental Education Center this week!
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Sign Up for Forest Explorers!
We have a few spots left in the April/May session of our Forest Explorers club. This club is for students in grades 1, 2, or 3 and meets every other Wednesday for four sessions starting on April 14. Learn more and register your child here.
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Light Pollution, the Environment, and Us
Learn how light pollution impacts wildlife and humans alike in a new article from the Jemez Mountains Night Sky Coalition. This post was written by Valles Caldera National Preserve's Kelli Housley. Read it here.
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Featured Critter: Mule Deer
Meet the Mule Deer in this week's Featured Critter profile! This mammal can be seen frequently around the Pajarito Plateau. It gets its name from its large, mule-like ears! Learn more about this critter here.
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On Coyote Encounters
Learn about what to do if you encounter a coyote in your neighborhood or on a trail in a new blog post from PEEC's Field Science Specialist Mariana Rivera Freeman. Read it 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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Trivia Tuesday: Earth Month Edition
Tuesday, April 13, 7 PM
Test your nature knowledge at virtual Trivia Tuesday night with PEEC! This month's questions will be all about the Earth and sustainability. Challenge friends old and new, compete for prizes, and enjoy a Trivia Tuesday special from Bathtub Row! Learn more and register here.
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Sky Cultures of the World
Friday, April 16, 7 PM
Most people in the Western world have a very basic knowledge of the 88 constellations used by modern astronomers. Author and TV host Charles Ennis will introduce you to where these constellations came from and explore how many cultures around the world viewed the night skies and how those views can give you a whole new perspective on the universe. Learn more and register here.
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Virtual Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
Sunday, April 18, 10 AM
Join PEEC's Christa Tyson for a virtual, vinyasa flow yoga class. This class takes place every Sunday via Zoom! Learn more and register here.
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Seed Saving and Seed Libraries: A "Radicle" Idea
Tuesday, April 20, 7 PM
Join the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners for a special Earth Month presentation all about the power of seeds and seed saving. Attendees will learn about seed libraries, how to get started saving seeds, and more. Learn more and register here.
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The Birth of the Earth
Friday, April 23, 7 PM
Join Rick Wallace to discuss some of the recent theories for the formation of the solar system, including the formation of the Earth and moon, at this special Earth Month astronomy talk. Learn more and register here.
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Trail Work Day with Santa Fe National Forest
Saturday, April 24, 9 AM – 2 PM
Help beautify our public lands in celebration of Earth Month! Join a team of volunteers and the U.S. Forest Service to improve a trail. Learn more and register here.
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Community News
Lose the Waste Webinar on April 21
Join Shelby Wood and Los Alamos County Environmental Services on April 21 at 6:30 PM for a webinar on food waste. This presentation will focus on the impacts of food waste and strategies to reduce the amount of waste you create. Learn more here and email sara.martinez@lacnm.us to register.
Join the Resiliency, Energy, and Sustainability Task Force!
The Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy, and Sustainability Task Force is seeking letters of interest for up to 15 community members to serve on the following subcommittees: Natural Gas Reduction, Electrical Demand & Supply, Transportation & Mobility, Community Planning & Zoning, and Waste, Consumption, and Natural Resources. Learn more about the Task Force and the scope of each subcommittee here. Please email letters of interest to Angelica.Gurule@lacnm.us no later than Tuesday, April 13 at 5 PM.
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