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	New Mexico from the Air Sat, Oct 10, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family    Fly through the skies of New Mexico in the planetarium dome.
	PEECnic Sat, Oct 10, 2026   1:00 PM - 03:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free.     Celebrate PEEC and its members at our annual member meeting and membership appreciation event where members will vote in PEEC's new Board of Directors. Everyone's invited!
	New Mexico from the Air Sat, Oct 10, 2026   2:00 PM - 02:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family    Fly through the skies of New Mexico in the planetarium dome.
	Nature at Night: Signs of Fall Wed, Oct 14, 2026   4:00 PM - 06:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free    Experience the nature center after hours with a free planetarium show and weekly themed activities!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Oct 15, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Hantaviruses: From New Mexico’s Four Corners to the World (Live-Streamed Talk) Thu, Oct 15, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks Admission: Free        Learn about hantaviruses in New Mexico and around the world.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Oct 16, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Night Hike at Las Conchas Fri, Oct 16, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free for PEEC Members; $5 for Non-Members        A night time hike through the Jemez Mountains!
	Fall Bird Walk Sat, Oct 17, 2026   7:00 AM - 09:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free for PEEC Members; $5 for Non-Members        Join PEEC for a final 2026 bird walk!
	Hike to Lake Peak Sat, Oct 17, 2026   8:00 AM - 03:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free for PEEC or LAM Members; $5 for Non-Members        Hike to Lake Peak on this long day hike with Zack Baker.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Oct 19, 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.
	Exploring New Mexico’s Rivers Mon, Oct 19, 2026   6:30 PM - 07:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free        Discover the beauty and adventure of New Mexico’s rivers with Wild Waters: Passport to New Mexico’s Rivers, the newest guide from New Mexico Wild.
	Nature at Night: Colors in Nature Wed, Oct 21, 2026   4:00 PM - 06:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free    Experience the nature center after hours with a free planetarium show and weekly themed activities!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Oct 22, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Oct 23, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Getting Oriented with Chaco Canyon Fri, Oct 23, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult, $6/child. Events in the planetarium are not recommended for children under age 4.          Observe the horizon cycles of the Sun and Moon, and see their incorporation into the architecture of Chaco Canyon.
	Girl Scout Daisies: Math in Nature Sun, Oct 25, 2026   1:00 PM - 03:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Scout Programs Admission: $10 per scout        Join a PEEC educator to explore math in the outdoors!
	Nature Playtime Mon, Oct 26, 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.
	How an Old Mountaineer Finds New Challenges Chasing Western Native Trout (Live-Streamed LAM Talk) Tue, Oct 27, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Los Alamos Mountaineers Admission: Free        Dr. Michael Altherr explores how aging reshapes adventure, sharing his shift from mountaineering to the demanding Western Native Trout Challenge and the joy of pursuing wild native fish.
	Nature at Night: Exploring Wind Wed, Oct 28, 2026   4:00 PM - 06:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free    Experience the nature center after hours with a free planetarium show and weekly themed activities!
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Oct 29, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Oct 30, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	PEEC-A-BOO at the Nature Center Fri, Oct 30, 2026   4:00 PM - 06:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free.    Join us for family-friendly Halloweekend activities at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
	Aliens! Fri, Oct 30, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Life on other planets: science fiction or science fact? Come for a spooky journey through our skies in search of friendly neighbors.
	Black Holes Sat, Oct 31, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Celebrate Halloween with a "PEEC" at Black Holes!
	Nature Playtime Mon, Nov 2, 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 Mon, Nov 2, 2026   6:30 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Climate Cafe Admission: Free        Gather with us to explore climate emotions together in the outdoors.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Nov 5, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Unlock Savings for a More Comfortable, Efficient Home (Live-Streamed Talk) Thu, Nov 5, 2026   6:00 PM - 07:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free        Learn how to save when making energy-efficient upgrades to your home.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Nov 6, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Night Sky in November Fri, Nov 6, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Learn about the November night sky in the planetarium.
	Geologic Tour to the Goblin Colony Sat, Nov 7, 2026   8:30 AM - 04:30 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: $60 for PEEC Members and $75 for Non-Members        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.
	Messengers of Time and Space Sat, Nov 7, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks 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.
	Nocturnal Animals Night Hike Sat, Nov 7, 2026   6:30 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free for PEEC Members; $5 for Non-Members.        A night time hike that explores nocturnal animals.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Nov 9, 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.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Nov 12, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Wetland Maintenance (Live-Streamed Talk) Thu, Nov 12, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks Admission: Free        Learn what you can do to help with wetland maintenance.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Nov 13, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	The Universe in Six Numbers Fri, Nov 13, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        This talk will use planetarium visualizations and illustrations to explain the concepts described in Lord Martin Rees’s book Just Six Numbers.
	Wilderness First Aid 2-Day Course Sat, Nov 14, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15, 2026   8:00 AM - 05:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Workshops & Classes Admission: $260/member, $310/non-member.        This two-day SOLO Wilderness First Aid course will cover the basics of how to help someone in need of first aid in the backcountry.
	Sunstruck Sat, Nov 14, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family. Age recommendation: 6+        Learn all about the Sun and how it supports the Earth.
	Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats Sun, Nov 15, 2026   1:00 PM - 03:00 PM Audience: Children    Event Type: Scout Programs Admission: $10 per scout        Learn about local wildlife and where they live on an outdoor adventure with a PEEC educator.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Nov 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.
	Denali Climb-Ski-Packraft with Type 1 Diabetes (Live-Streamed LAM Talk) Tue, Nov 17, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Los Alamos Mountaineers Admission: Free        Nicole recounts her month-long push across the Alaska Range—climbing Denali, skiing remote glaciers, and packrafting to sea level—while managing Type 1 diabetes in extreme terrain.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Nov 19, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	"Super El Niño" Outlook and Powder Chasing in the Land of Enchantment (Live-Streamed Talk) Thu, Nov 19, 2026   6:00 PM - 07:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks Admission: Free        Join New Mexico forecaster Julien Ross of OpenSnow.com for snowfall predictions, powder-chasing tips, and insights on the winter ahead.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Nov 20, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	The Hot and Energetic Universe Sat, Nov 21, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Learn about the exploration of the universe in light beyond the visible in this full-dome film.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Nov 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.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Nov 27, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	One Sky: Sky Stories from Around the Globe Fri, Nov 27, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Experience sky perspectives and stories from around the world in this full-dome film.
	Small Business Saturday Sat, Nov 28, 2026   10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free    Stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center gift shop on Small Business Saturday for special discounts in our gift shop!
	National Parks Adventure Sat, Nov 28, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Immerse yourself in stunning scenery in the full-dome film: National Parks Adventure
	Nature Playtime Mon, Nov 30, 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.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Dec 3, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	5 Senses Night Hike Thu, Dec 3, 2026   6:30 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free for PEEC Members; $5 for Non-Members.        A night time hike that explores our 5 senses.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Dec 4, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Night Sky in December Fri, Dec 4, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Learn about the December night sky in the planetarium.
	Explore Sat, Dec 5, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films 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.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Dec 7, 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 Mon, Dec 7, 2026   6:30 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Climate Cafe Admission: Free        Gather with us to explore climate emotions together.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Dec 10, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Dec 11, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	Earliest stars—So Different and Important Fri, Dec 11, 2026   7:00 PM - 08:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Astronomy Talks Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Dr. Chick Keller looks at the earliest stars and what they tell us about the universe.
	Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds Sat, Dec 12, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Discover what scientists have learned about planets outside our own solar system in this full-dome planetarium film.
	Home Alone 2 & Hot Chocolate Sat, Dec 12, 2026   4:00 PM - 06:30 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: $10/adult; $8/child        Join us for a cozy night featuring a hot chocolate bar and screening of the beloved holiday movie, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The hot chocolate bar will open at 4 pm and the movie will start at 4:30 pm.
	Nature Playtime Mon, Dec 14, 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.
	Happy Ramblers Thu, Dec 17, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.
	Rise & Hike Fri, Dec 18, 2026   9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings Admission: Free.     An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
	We Are Stars Sat, Dec 19, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family        Find out about the origins of universe in this animated full-dome planetarium film.
	Fantastic Fractals Sat, Dec 26, 2026   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Full Dome Planetarium Films Admission: $8/adult, $6/child, $20/family.        Watch animated fractals swirl across the full-dome screen to music.

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