Congresswoman Deb Haaland To Speak Aug. 21 At Los Alamos Nature Center

DHofficialflags.jpgHear Congresswoman Deb Haaland discuss why she thinks the Green New Deal is a needed bold solution to protect the future of our communities, country and planet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photo

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Hear Congresswoman Deb Haaland discuss why she thinks the Green New Deal is a needed bold solution to protect the future of our communities, country and planet at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21. This event will be held outside of the center and guests are encouraged to arrive early to get seats.

The talk is free to attend and no advance registration is required. The Los Alamos Nature Center is located at 2600 Canyon Rd. and is operated by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).

Congresswoman Haaland is the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 1st congressional district. She was elected as one of the first Native American women to serve in congress. She will serve in leadership roles as the 116th Congress Freshman Class Representative to the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, House Democratic Region VI Whip (Texas, New Mexico and Arizona) and Deputy Whip for the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call (505) 662-0460.

About PEEC: PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts a number of interest groups from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit www.peecnature.org.