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	Mayan Archeoastronomy Sat, Mar 14, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family    Learn about Mayan views of the sky in this animated full-dome planetarium film.
	POSTPONED: How to Make a Good iNaturalist Observation (Pi-Naturalist) Sat, Mar 14, 2026   1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free!    Join this classroom and field session to learn practical tips for taking better, more identifiable observations on iNaturalist.
	Nature Playtime: Migration Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 18, 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: STEAM Night Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 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.
	Mars: The Ultimate Voyage Sat, Mar 21, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Find out what might be needed for humans to journey to Mars in this full-dome planetarium movie.
	Nature Playtime: Pollinators Mon, Mar 23, 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.
	Adak, Birthplace of the Winds (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk) Tue, Mar 24, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes Admission: Free        The March Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting with Tanja.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Mar 25, 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: Signs of Spring Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 27, 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.
	Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System Fri, Mar 27, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Explore the solar system in the planetarium in this family friendly program!
	Explore Sat, Mar 28, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        EXPLORE presents a broad selection of science in a modern and accessible way, in a story that revolves around the ambition to colonize Mars.
	Walk-In Planetarium Show Wed, Apr 1, 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, 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.
	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!
	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.
	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.
	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!
	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.
	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.
	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!
	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.
	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!
	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.
	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!
	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.
	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        Discover animal signs across landscape.
	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.
	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.
	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!
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Valley Voyagers 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.
	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!
	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.
	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.
	Nature Odyssey - Outdoor ARTventure 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.
	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!
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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 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.
	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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