Swing by the Los Alamos Nature Center on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Bear Fest! Hosted by PEEC and LEWF, and proudly sponsored by N3B Los Alamos and Century Bank. This annual celebration brings together fun activities, hands-on learning, and wildlife experts from all over New Mexico.
Scene from previous Bear Fest. Courtesy photo
PEEC NEWS RELEASE
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Land of Enchantment Foundation (LEWF) for the 8th Annual Bear Festival on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This entertaining and educational event, sponsored by N3B Los Alamos and Century Bank, promises a day full of family-friendly fun, booths, games, and valuable resources on coexisting with black bears and other wildlife in northern New Mexico. Explore engaging crafts, participate in a scavenger hunt, and enjoy delicious food from Manko: Native American Fusion food truck, while learning from local, regional, and state-wide organizations about safe wildlife practices.
Please note that the nature center parking lot will be closed to vehicles during the festival; park across the street at the United Church or walk or bike to the event.
Admission is free. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible!
Additional Bear Fest Events:
Friday, August 22: Bear Dinner, co-hosted by PEEC and LEWF, 6-8:30 p.m. Hear from local wildlife expert Dr. Kathleen Ramsay about black bears in New Mexico, and eat like one too! Enjoy a buffet-style dinner catered by Vigilante Pizza, supplemented with appetizers inspired by a black bear’s diet, and of course, dessert. Drinks will include various herbal teas and a cash bar provided by Bathtub Row Brewing. $45/PEEC member, $50/non-member.
Saturday, August 23: River of Bears, 2-2:30 p.m. Join PEEC for a fulldome film in the planetarium, featuring the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, where over a hundred brown bears gather each summer. Free as part of Bear Fest!
For more information, visit our website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected with us on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
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 several 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 gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.