PEEC NEWS RELEASE

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a free screening of the 2025 documentary The Little Things that Run the World on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 6 to 7:45 PM MT at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

This powerful film explores the dramatic global decline of flying insects: an animal group that makes up three‐quarters of all species on Earth and plays an essential role in holding ecosystems together. Through interviews with scientists, gardeners, farmers, and passionate bug enthusiasts, the documentary investigates the causes behind this alarming trend and highlights the creative, determined efforts underway to reverse it.

With stunning visuals and deeply human stories, The Little Things that Run the World invites viewers to consider what insect declines mean for the future of life on Earth, including our own. The film also celebrates the resilience of the natural world and the people working tirelessly to protect it.

Film Details
Title: The Little Things that Run the World
Runtime: 105 minutes
Event Details
Date & Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 • 6 to 7:45 PM MT
Location: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium 2600 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Admission: Free
This program is presented in partnership with Bee City Los Alamos and is a part of PEEC’s ongoing effort to connect the community with the rich ecological stories of northern New Mexico and to inspire stewardship of the landscapes we share. Bee City Los Alamos is a community outreach project designed to unite people to make their communities better for pollinators, in particular native bees, by adding high-quality habitat and reducing pesticides.