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	Nature at Night: Animal Migration Wed, Apr 1, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show: NASA Artemis Launch LIVE Wed, Apr 1, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Watch the NASA Artemis Launch LIVE! *Fingers Crossed* If not, explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Apr 2, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Apr 3, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Night Sky in April Fri, Apr 3, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        See what's up in the night sky in April in this planetarium program.
	The Sun: Our Living Star Sat, Apr 4, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, Apr 5, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!
	Nature Playtime Mon, Apr 6, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Apr 8, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Nature at Night: Alternative Energy Wed, Apr 8, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Apr 9, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Apr 10, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Presents! Fri, Apr 10, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family; free for astronomy club members        What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? Find out more in this student-led planetarium program.
	FORWARD! To the Moon Sat, Apr 11, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Learn about NASA's plans to return to the Moon in this fulldome film.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Apr 13, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	Fire Ecology and Changing Fire Regimes in the Jemez Mountains (In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk) Mon, Apr 13, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        Explore how fire has shaped the Jemez landscape for centuries with USGS Research Ecologist, Ellis Margolis.
	Discovering the Wild Bees of Northern New Mexico (In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk) Tue, Apr 14, 2026   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        Bee researcher and educator, Olivia Carril, will introduce the fascinating world of native bees.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Apr 15, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Nature at Night: National Dark Skies Week Wed, Apr 15, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Apr 16, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Apr 17, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Presents! Light Pollution Fri, Apr 17, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family; free for astronomy club members        Explore how light pollution has progressed over the last century in this student-led planetarium program.
	Earth Day Festival Sat, Apr 18, 2026   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free.     Join us to celebrate Earth Day at the Los Alamos Nature Center, where there will be engaging activities, fun entertainment, and delicious food.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Apr 20, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	Wildflower Walk Mon, Apr 20, 2026   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
	Nature at Night: Earth Science for Earth Day Wed, Apr 22, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Apr 22, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Fire, Forests, and the Future of the Jemez with Thomas W. Swetnam Wed, Apr 22, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        Join renowned tree-ring scientist Thomas W. Swetnam for a fascinating look at wildfire history in the Jemez.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Apr 23, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Apr 24, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	BioBlitz @ Los Alamos Nature Center Sat, Apr 25, 2026   7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:     Help PEEC document local wildlife during this special BioBlitz!
	Spring Bird Walk Sat, Apr 25, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free for PEEC Members; $5 for Non-Members        Join PEEC for a spring bird walk!
	New Mexico from the Air Sat, Apr 25, 2026   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        Fly through the skies of New Mexico in the planetarium dome.
	Messengers of Time and Space Sat, Apr 25, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Apr 27, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	6 Years of Adventures in the White Mountains of Interior Alaska (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk) Tue, Apr 28, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        The April Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting with talk about the White Mountains National Recreation Area.
	Nature at Night: Engineering Wed, Apr 29, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Apr 29, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Using AI to Protect Both Livestock and Mountain Lions (In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk) Wed, Apr 29, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        PEEC Nature Youth Group provides an update on their work on the Ai PumaGuard system.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Apr 30, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, May 1, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Discovering Wildlife Through Tracks and Signs Fri, May 1, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: $40/PEEC member; $45/non-member        Join Certified Wildlife Tracker Ann Hunkins for an immersive Spring field experience where you’ll learn to read the subtle tracks, signs, and stories of the animals that share our local landscape.
	Night Sky in May Fri, May 1, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        See what's up in the night sky in May in this planetarium program.
	Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds Sat, May 2, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere!
	Brownie Girl Scouts: Bug Bonanza! Sat, May 2, 2026   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Special Events Admission: $10 per scout        Join a PEEC educator to complete a variety of fun activities and leave with your bug badge!
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, May 3, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!
	Nature Playtime Mon, May 4, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	Climate Café: Forest Bathing Tue, May 5, 2026   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        Gather with us to explore climate emotions together.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, May 6, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Nature at Night: Reptiles Wed, May 6, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, May 7, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, May 8, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Artemis and the Moon Fri, May 8, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        Check in on the progress of the Artemis mission to return to the moon.
	Distant Worlds -- Alien Life? Sat, May 9, 2026   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Explore Black Holes in this fulldome planetarium film
	Junior Girl Scouts: Garden Explorers Sat, May 9, 2026   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Special Events Admission: $10 per scout        Join a PEEC educator to complete a variety of fun activities and leave with your Gardener badge!
	Nature Playtime Mon, May 11, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	Native Plant Adaptations: Helping them Thrive in Los Alamos with Marisa Thompson (Hybrid Talk) Mon, May 11, 2026   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        Explore how our native plants have adapted to New Mexico’s climate with Marisa Thompson.
	Nature at Night: Flowers and Pollinators Wed, May 13, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free!        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, May 13, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Hike through Acid & Pueblo Canyons: Spring Birding Thu, May 14, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: See description        Join Robin Gurule with PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers for a moderately strenuous 4-mile hike through Acid and Pueblo Canyons during spring migration. Learn to identify migrating songbirdswhile enjoying a beautiful morning on the trail.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, May 14, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, May 15, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Bee City Los Alamos Native Plant Sale Sat, May 16, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free; Plants for sale.      Bee City Los Alamos hosting a Native Plant Sale Fundraiser.
	We Are Astronomers Sat, May 16, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Discover what a modern astronomer does in this fulldome planetarium film!
	Nature Playtime Mon, May 18, 2026   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime Admission: Free.     Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
	Wildflower Walk Mon, May 18, 2026   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
	"Bumblebee Season" Author Event Mon, May 18, 2026   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: See description        An evening with author, Eileen Garvin, diving into the captivating world of her latest book.
	Nature at Night: Free Play! Wed, May 20, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free        Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, May 20, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Hike through Acid & Pueblo Canyons: Spring Birding Thu, May 21, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: See description        Join Robin Gurule with PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers for a moderately strenuous 4-mile hike through Acid and Pueblo Canyons during spring migration. Learn to identify migrating songbirdswhile enjoying a beautiful morning on the trail.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, May 21, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, May 22, 2026   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	National Parks Adventure Sat, May 23, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        See stunning scenery in the fulldome film: National Parks Adventure
	Summiting Four of Ecuador's Iconic Volcanoes (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk) Tue, May 26, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        The May Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting featuring a talk about summiting Ecuador's four highest volcanoes.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, May 27, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, May 28, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, May 29, 2026   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	The Story of IMAP Fri, May 29, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        Get background and updates on the IMAP mission to study the heliosphere.
	Phantom of the Universe Sat, May 30, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Learn about the search for dark matter in this fulldome planetarium film.
	Los Luceros Day Camp Mon, Jun 1, 2026 - Fri, Jun 5, 2026   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $100.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 1 – 3.
	Night Sky in June Tue, Jun 2, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        See what's up in the night sky in June inside the planetarium.
	Nature at Night: Summer Series! Birds of Prey Wed, Jun 3, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: See description        Get eye-to-eye with incredible birds of prey at Nature at Night: Summer Series! Join us for a free, family-friendly evening of live raptors and hands-on nature fun with the Santa Fe Raptor Center.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Jun 3, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Jun 4, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Jun 5, 2026   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Seeing! Fri, Jun 5, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Follow the journey of a photon with the fulldome film, Seeing!
	Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope Sat, Jun 6, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Look at the development of the telescope throughout the centuries in this fulldome film.
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, Jun 7, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!
	Living Earth Adventure Program (LEAP) Mon, Jun 8, 2026 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026   8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $550/non-member, $530/PEEC member.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 7 – 8.
	Pathfinders: PEECachu! Mon, Jun 8, 2026 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $390/non-member, $370/PEEC member.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 1 – 3.
	Dogs in Space Tue, Jun 9, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        This talk gives highlights about Soviet and Chinese rocket flights and the dog astronauts.
	Nature at Night: Summer Series! Robot Dog Wed, Jun 10, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: See description        See a real robot dog in action at Nature at Night: Summer Series! Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening of hands-on activities and cutting-edge robotics with LANL.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Jun 10, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Jun 11, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Jun 12, 2026   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	From Earth to the Universe Fri, Jun 12, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        This stunning, 30-minute voyage through time and space conveys, through an arresting combination of sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science.
	Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible Sat, Jun 13, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Learn about the science of black holes and galaxy formation in this fulldome film.
	Valley Voyagers - WAITLIST ONLY Mon, Jun 15, 2026 - Fri, Jun 19, 2026   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $100.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 4 – 6. Sponsored by Enterprise Bank and Trust.
	Wildflower Walk Mon, Jun 15, 2026   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
	Islamic Astronomy Tue, Jun 16, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: See description        Join Galen Gisler as he attempts to bridge the gap between Ptolemy and Copernicus by highlighting the accomplishments in astronomy that we owe to scholars of Medieval Islam.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Jun 17, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Nature at Night: Summer Series! Bugs Wed, Jun 17, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: See description        Get up close with incredible insects at Nature at Night: Summer Series! Join us for a free evening of hands-on fun and fascinating creepy crawlers with the Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Jun 18, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Jun 19, 2026   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Black Holes Fri, Jun 19, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Explore Black Holes in this fulldome planetarium film
	Butterfly Walk Sat, Jun 20, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Enjoy a relaxed butterfly walk focused on observing and learning about local species.
	Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries Sat, Jun 20, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        This fulldome film highlights the diverse people who enable discoveries at world-class observatories in Chile.
	Nature Odyssey: Outdoor ARTventure - WAITLIST ONLY Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Fri, Jun 26, 2026   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $430/non-member, $410/PEEC member.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 4 – 6.
	Space Camp 2.0 Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Fri, Jun 26, 2026   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $450/non-member, $430/PEEC member.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 7 - 8.
	How to Win 37 Pieces of Flair via Helicopter Evacuation (Or not) (In-Person and Live-Streamed LAM) Tue, Jun 23, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        The June Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting featuring talk about rescue helicopter evacuation from canyon country.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Jun 24, 2026   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: Free    Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!
	Nature at Night: Summer Series! Family Strengths Network Wed, Jun 24, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: See description        Enjoy hands-on family fun at Nature at Night: Summer Series with Family Strengths Network! Join us for a free evening of engaging activities and community connection.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Jun 25, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	"The Little Things that Run the World" Movie Screening Thu, Jun 25, 2026   6:00 PM - 7:45 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: See description        This film explores insect decline and the heroic efforts to save these most vulnerable of creatures.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Jun 26, 2026   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Fantastic Fractals Fri, Jun 26, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Watch animated fractals swirl across the fulldome screen to music.
	Geologic Tour to the Goblin Colony Sat, Jun 27, 2026   8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: See description        Spend a day exploring the diverse geology of the Southeast Jemez Mountains and a “secret” basin called the Goblin Colony with PEEC and local geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff.
	One Sky: Sky Stories from Around the Globe Sat, Jun 27, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Experience sky perspectives and stories from around the world in this fulldome film.
	Pathfinders: Block Party Mon, Jun 29, 2026 - Fri, Jul 3, 2026   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $390/non-member, $370/PEEC member.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 1 – 3.
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, Jul 5, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!
	Space Camp - WAITLIST ONLY Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - Fri, Jul 10, 2026   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps Admission: $430/non-member, $410/PEEC member.        Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 4 – 6.
	Wildflower Walk Mon, Jul 13, 2026   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, Aug 2, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!
	Wildflower Walk Mon, Aug 24, 2026   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
	Bear Fest Sat, Aug 29, 2026   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free.    Join PEEC and LEWF for our annual Bear Fest and discover more about the amazing black bears and other wildlife with which we share our home!
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, Sep 6, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!
	Wildflower Walk Mon, Sep 14, 2026   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission:         Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
	Bird Walk at Los Luceros Sun, Oct 4, 2026   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.          Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!

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