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	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 (In-Person and Virtual) 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: Full Dome Planetarium Films 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.
	Nature at Night: Eco Ornament Crafting Wed, Nov 11, 2026   4:00 PM - 06:00 PM Audience: Families    Event Type: Nature at Night Admission: Free    Join PEEC’s education team for a special holiday edition of Nature at Night featuring free ornament crafting for all ages.
	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 (In-Person and Virtual) 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.
	Night Hike at Las Conchas Sat, Nov 14, 2026   6:00 PM - 07:00 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!
	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.
	Home Weatherization (In-Person and Virtual) Mon, Nov 16, 2026   6:00 PM - 07:00 PM Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events Admission: Free        Learn how insulation, air sealing, and weatherization can make your home more energy-efficient.
	Denali Climb-Ski-Packraft with Type 1 Diabetes (In-Person and 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.
	Nature at Night: Planets Wed, Nov 18, 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!
	"Super El Niño" Outlook and Powder Chasing in the Land of Enchantment (In-Person and Virtual) 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.
	Nature at Night: Snakes Wed, Nov 25, 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!
	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.
	Nature at Night: Deer + Hike Wed, Dec 2, 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, 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.
	Nature at Night: Fun with Recycling Wed, Dec 9, 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, 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.
	Nature at Night: Moss and Lichens Wed, Dec 16, 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, 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.
	Nature at Night: Free Play! Wed, Dec 23, 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!
	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.
	Nature at Night: STEAM Night Wed, Dec 30, 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!

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