PEEC NEWS
Wednesday, January 1
New Year. Same Birds.
Get a jump start on your 2020 birding list by joining us for a morning of birding on New Year’s Day. Or try something new in the New Year! Joe Fitzgibbon and Bob Walker will lead this outing. 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 3
Gentle Walk
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 3
January Night Sky Show
Learn what is coming up in January’s night skies at an interactive tour of the heavens with Paul Arendt. 7:00 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Saturday, January 4
Los Luceros Historic Site Bird Walk
Spend the morning at Los Luceros Historic Site with local birder Joe Fitzgibbon. Los Luceros offers easy access to massive old-growth cottonwoods and fantastic Rio Grande habitat. 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Admission: $10/PEEC member, $12/non-member. More information at peecnature.org.
Saturday, January 4
Feature Film: National Parks Adventure
Enjoy incredible footage and stories from America’s national parks. This film is brought to Los Alamos by our sponsors: CB Fox, Metzger’s Hardware, and the Delle Foundation with additional funding from the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. 2:00 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Sunday, January 5
Nature Yoga and Trail Run
Practice yoga with Christa Tyson at the nature center, where you have a great view of nature. Optional: Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to join Christa for a pre-yoga run. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Admission: yoga or run for $7/$5 for members; yoga and run for $12/$8 for members. More information at peecnature.org.
Monday, January 6
Nature on Tap: Updates in Astronomy
Join local astronomers to discuss recent updates in astronomy and other topics of interest. 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 10
Gentle Walk
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 10
Homeschool Snowshoe Hike
Join PEEC’s education staff for a snowshoe hike especially for homeschoolers at Camp May! This trip is targeted for upper elementary school students, ages 8 and up. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Admission: $4/PEEC members, $5/non-members, $0/accompanying adults. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 10
Fantastic Fractals
See fractals in nature as a full-dome planetarium show! 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Admission: $10/adult, $8/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Saturday, January 11
Intermediate Snowshoe Outing
Join PEEC and Jean Dewart for an intermediate, point-to-point snowshoe outing from the Las Conchas Trailhead to the East Fork Trailhead. This trip will cover 4.5 miles and about 800 feet of elevation gain. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: $8/family and $4/person for PEEC and Los Alamos Mountaineer members, $10/family and $5/person for non-members. More information at peecnature.org.
Saturday, January 11
Feature Film: Superpower Dogs
Join an immersive adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. This film is locally sponsored by Pet Pangaea LLC. 2:00 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Sunday, January 12
Nature Yoga and Trail Run
Practice yoga with Christa Tyson at the nature center, where you have a great view of nature. Optional: Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to join Christa for a pre-yoga run. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Admission: yoga or run for $7/$5 for members; yoga and run for $12/$8 for members. More information at peecnature.org.
Monday, January 13
Nature Playtime
Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Tuesday, January 14
Family Star Party, Sponsored by New Mexico Bank & Trust
Join PEEC for a Family Star Party! A PEEC educator will help the group explore space in an informal setting to learn more about constellations, planets, and more! 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Tuesday, January 14
Family Night, Sponsored by Kiwanis Club
Come to the nature center to enjoy songs, games, and crafts with the Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. Family Nights are sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 17
Gentle Walk
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 17
These Are the Voyages …
Ever wished you could activate the gate in Stargate Command, take The Orville for a spin, or walk the decks of the Enterprise? With the advent of more powerful computers, recreating environments with stunning detail is now a possibility. Join Peter Polko for an introduction to these 3D recreations and try them out for yourself! 7:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Saturday, January 18
Feature Film: EXPLORE
Learn about the ambition to colonize Mars and how the achievements of individuals can change the world in this exciting full-dome film. 2:00 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Sunday, January 19
Nature Yoga and Trail Run
Practice yoga with Christa Tyson at the nature center, where you have a great view of nature. Optional: Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to join Christa for a pre-yoga run. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Admission: yoga or run for $7/$5 for members; yoga and run for $12/$8 for members. More information at peecnature.org.
Wednesday, January 22 – Wednesday, April 29
Forest Explorers Hike and Play
Get outside exploring after school with PEEC! This eight-session club meets every other Wednesday starting January 22 until April 29 and is for kids 5 – 8 years old. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: $260/non-member, $235/PEEC members. More information at peecnature.org.
Thursday, January 23
Backcountry Film Festival, Sponsored by Century Bank
Enjoy a variety of short films celebrating human-powered experiences in the backcountry snow sports world at the Reel Deal Theater. Pajarito Brewpub and Grill will serve beer and wine. This year’s event is sponsored by Century Bank! 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at door. More information at peecnature.org.Friday,
January 24
Gentle Walk
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 24
Galaxies: Milky Way, Satellites, and Ultra-Faint/Diffuse
Learn about how our understanding of the Milky Way’s place in the universe evolved over time followed by methods used to discover our home galaxy’s satellite neighbors in this planetarium talk from Paul Arendt. We’ll then move on to a discussion of ultra-diffuse galaxies and the recent controversies involving a few of these objects which, apparently, contain little to no dark matter. 7:00 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Saturday, January 25
Feature Film: Incoming!
Discover what impacts from above can teach us about the history of our planet, the Solar System, and the Universe! 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
Sunday, January 26
Nature Yoga and Trail Run
Practice yoga with Christa Tyson at the nature center, where you have a great view of nature. Optional: Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to join Christa for a pre-yoga run. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Admission: yoga or run for $7/$5 for members; yoga and run for $12/$8 for members. More information at peecnature.org.
Monday, January 27
Nature Playtime
Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Tuesday, January 28
The First Great Ride in the Last Best Place
Hear about Matt and Becky Hardy’s annual bicycle tour through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at the January Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting. 7:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 31
Gentle Walk
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, January 31
The New Horizons Mission to Pluto and Beyond
Join Dan Reisenfeld to travel with the New Horizons spacecraft to the outer solar system and learn about its discoveries at Pluto and beyond. 7:00 PM Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.