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Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sun, Sep 3, 2023   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.     registration icon    

Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros historic site!

Night Sky in September (Astronomy Talk)

Tue, Sep 5, 2023   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium
Admission: $6/adult, $4/child.   registration icon    dollar icon

Galen Gisler will lead a tour of the current night sky and the summer constellations.

Forest Explorers Fall 2023: 1st - 3rd Graders

Wed, Sep 6, 2023 - Wed, Dec 20, 2023   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: $420/non-member, $350/PEEC members.   registration icon    dollar icon

A super awesome after-school club for those kids in your life that want to do a little exploration in the outdoors! This program meets on Wednesdays and is for current 1st-3rd graders.

Forest Explorers Fall 2023: 4th - 6th Graders

Wed, Sep 6, 2023 - Wed, Dec 20, 2023   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: $420/non-member, $350/PEEC members.   registration icon    dollar icon

A club for kids who want to do a little exploration with friends in the outdoors! This group meets on Wednesdays from 1-4 PM and is for current 4th - 6th graders.

2040 Movie Screening & Discussion with LAC Sustainability Manager

Thu, Sep 7, 2023   6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium
Admission: Free.   registration icon    

An environmental awakening movie with discussion facilitated by LAC Sustainability Manager, Angelica Gurule.

Valles Caldera, 50 Years in Photos

Sat, Sep 9, 2023   7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: See description   

Professional photographer Don J Usner will show photos and discuss the newly revised book "Valles Caldera: A New Vision for New Mexico's National Preserve".

Capturing the Wonders of the Universe: An Introduction to Deep-Sky Astrophotography

Tue, Sep 12, 2023   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium
Admission: $6/adult, $4/child.   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn all about astrophotography from Sergey Trudolyubov.

Wildflower Walk

Wed, Sep 13, 2023   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.   registration icon    

Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.

Water Conservation at Home (In-Person & Live-Streamed Talk)

Thu, Sep 14, 2023   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free (please select an in-person or virtual ticket).   registration icon    

Explore water management practices and the role of water resiliency at this time of climate uncertainty.

Fall Bird Walk

Sat, Sep 16, 2023   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.     registration icon    

Join PEEC for a fall bird walk! If you have ever wondered what birds you see around the Pajarito Plateau, this is an excellent opportunity to find out. These walks are perfect for people who already enjoy birding and for those who are just beginning or simply curious.

Family Astronomy Time (FAT!): Telescopes

Tue, Sep 19, 2023   6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Audience: Families    Event Type: Planetarium
Admission: $10/family.    registration icon    dollar icon

Explore Telescopes with us during Family Astronomy Time! Learn viewing the night sky in the planetarium and with hands-on activities. 

Transitioning Your Outdoor Space

Thu, Sep 21, 2023   6:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free (please select an in-person or virtual ticket).   registration icon    

Learn about incorporating low-water plants into your landscaping.

A Celebration of Nordic Skiing: The American Birkebeiner (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Sep 26, 2023   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free (please select an in-person or virtual ticket).   registration icon    

Tune in for the September Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting and hear from Ann Satsangi about her experiences celebrating The American Birkebeiner.

Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sun, Oct 1, 2023   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.     registration icon    

Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!

Wilderness First Aid 2-Day Course

Sat, Nov 4, 2023 - Sun, Nov 5, 2023   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: $225/member, $275/non-member.   registration icon    dollar icon

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.

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