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PEEC’s Monthly Photo Contest
Submit your photos for our next photo contest!


Foxxy has Passed
It is with a heavy heart that PEEC announces the passing of Foxxy the Hognose Snake. Foxxy was a very old snake, and we believe his death was due to old age. Over his many years at the nature center, he inspired visitors to learn more about our native wildlife and was cared for by PEEC’s dedicated volunteers. He…


Trees are Cool and so are Our Teachers
How did I come to illustrating and journaling? When my daughter’s son was about 5, she had written a story for him. She asked me one day if I would illustrate it. “I can’t do that. I don’t have the skill!” was my reply. She had responded “Yes you can!” With great misgivings I did it! She was the one that…


Art and Nancy Freed Leave a Quarter-Million-Dollar Legacy for PEEC
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) supporters Art and Nancy Freed have left an amazing legacy for PEEC in the form of a $250,000 bequest.

