PEEC Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Events Throughout April

Published on March 31, 2025

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is thrilled to announce a month-long celebration in honor of its 25th anniversary, culminating in the highly anticipated 25th Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The festival, a beloved community tradition, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend! The Earth Day Festival promises a fun-filled day with entertainment, food, hands-on activities, and informational booths designed to inspire and educate attendees about environmental stewardship.

Festival Highlights:

● Entertainment: Recycle Man returns with his creative musical performances using recycled objects as instruments! The Hill Stompers will also perform.
● Food: Savor delicious Native American fusion cuisine from Manko.
● Engaging Activities: Explore informational booths, interactive games, and special screenings in the nature center’s planetarium.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there! PEEC invites the community to participate in various events happening throughout April in honor of Earth Day.

Additional Events:

● Nature Photography Exhibit at Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library: March 22 - April 30
● Art & Nature with Los Alamos Arts Council Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 5-7 p.m.
● Limited-Run 'Into the Woods' Beer Debut at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op: Thursday, April 10, 4-7 p.m.
● PEEC Anniversary Plant Walk with Craig Martin: Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m.
● Los Alamos Big Band Plays Under the Stars at the LANC Planetarium: Friday, April 25, 7-8 p.m.

“We are excited to celebrate this milestone with the community that has created and supported PEEC for the past 25 years,” said Casey Lundberg, Marketing & Communications Manager at PEEC. “These events offer something for everyone, from nature lovers to art enthusiasts, all while fostering appreciation for our environment.” Those interested in reserving a booth at the festival can find more information and register at bit.ly/PEEC25EarthDay.

Thank You to Sponsors This celebration would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors: TechSource, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, The Delle Foundation, Zia Credit Union, and N3B Los Alamos. Join these sponsors and PEEC in celebrating 25 years of connecting people with nature!

For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected 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/.