PEEC offers updates on programming due to COVID-19 outbreak. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is dedicated to keeping our visitors, volunteers, and staff healthy and safe.

Due to recent guidelines from the New Mexico Department of Health regarding COVID-19, PEEC staff are making changes to their operating policies and canceling all large events for the time being.

Current Event Cancellations:

• Tonight’s scheduled Universe in Six Strings concert has been canceled for the safety of our guests. If you have already purchased tickets, we are happy to issue you a refund, provide a credit to your account, or apply your purchase as a tax-deductible donation.
• Nature Playtime will follow the cancellation schedule of New Mexico public schools. We will restart the program when schools re-open.
• The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space takeover of the nature center scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 has been canceled.
• The Fly Fishing Film Tour scheduled for Thursday, April 2 has been postponed. We will update our community once a new date has been selected for this event.

Other Updates:

• The status of other upcoming events is currently being determined. PEEC staff are waiting for additional guidance from Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Department of Health. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information. Its will events page will be updated to note if programs are canceled.
• Currently, the Los Alamos Nature Center is still open to the public during our normal operating hours. Staff are making a dedicated effort to disinfect surfaces and toys in the building.They have limited the type and number of toys available in the Children’s Play Area for the time being. Please practice healthy habits while visiting the nature center and stay home if sick or a family member  is feeling sick.
• Fortunately, now is a time when people can still get outside and enjoy the trails and backyards! Since PEEC is still open, people are encouraged to pick up a Passport to the Pajarito Plateau and hike trails. All three passports are still in stock. If people don’t feel comfortable visiting the nature center, take pictures with the rubbings or use a piece of paper from home instead.
• PEEC staff members are developing plans to offer more content online to encourage our community to continue to enjoy and learn about nature during this time. Check peecnature.org for updates.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our wonderful community safe! Please check the website for additional communications and updates as they become available.

The Los Alamos Nature Center’s office is still open. Call during their open hours at 505.662.0460 or email center@peecnature.org to speak with a staff member.