Education

Botanist Jack Carter Leads PEEC Workshop

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Botanist Jack Carter, at right in blue, with Mark Jones, left, at Saturday’s workshop at PEEC. Photo by Felicia Orth

PEEC News:

Noted botanist Jack Carter gave a workshop Saturday morning at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) on tree and shrub identification using the latest edition of his book, Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico (Mimbres Publishing, 2012.)

Nearly 20 people from Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Taos participated, learning new botanical words and gaining confidence in their identification of New Mexico flora, including roseberry juniper, big joint-fir, desert Read More

LAHS Graduate Creates Documentary on Kenya

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The public is invited to a free screening of “Education is Hope” about Kenya by William O’Donnell and Dylan Westfall at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Reel Deal Theater. Courtesy/RD

REEL DEAL News:

Former Los Alamos High School student William O’Donnell, produces the film Education is Hope, tracing the impact of education in Kenya on students, their family, and their community.

There will be a free public screening at the Reel Deal Theater at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.

Education is Hope is a grassroots Read More

Calling All High School Students Who Want to Study Overseas: Meet Sept. 26 in LAHS Speech Theater

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St. Olaf’s Church in Estonia: The tallest building in the world between 1549 and 1625. Courtesy photo
 
ROTARY News:
 
High School students … would you like to study in France? Or Australia or Belgium or Brazil? How about Chile or Denmark or Estonia? Or would you prefer Finland, Germany or the Netherlands?  Curious about Peru, Sweden, Switzerland or Taiwan? 
 
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos, which sponsors Youth Exchange programs overseas, will make a lunchtime (11:15 a.m.) presentation Wednesday, Sept. 26 about these educational opportunities abroad
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Art it Up!

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FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News:

Fall art classes are starting at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Wednesday afternoon art classes for children in grade 1-6 joyfully continue! Most classes are one week only.

There are a variety of classes for adults and teens, offered both in multi-week formats and single day workshops. Nurture your creativity!

A sampling of classes:

  • Latex Masks–Alison Chilen
  • Sculpture Basics–Cruz Lopez
  • Foundation Drawing–Lisa Coddington
  • Write On! Calligraphy — Thelma Hahn
  • Botanical Drawing and Watercolor–Lisa Coddington
  • Animal Textures
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Volunteers needed for VCNP Fish Study

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Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:

A study of the movements of trout in the Valles Caldera National Preserve will be conducted from about 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 23 and 24. 

Dave Menicucci of the University of New Mexico is conducting the study as principal investigator. 

Colleen Caldwell of New Mexico State University is an expert on fisheries and co-principal investigator and technical advisor on the project.

Members of the public interested in participating in the project should contact Volunteer Coordinator Jim Counce of Los Amigos de Valles Caldera at jcounce1111@gmail.com Read More

Rep. Jim Hall Lectures at UNM-Los Alamos

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 UNM-LA guest lecturer Dist. 43 House Rep. Jim Hall presented to County Councilor Mike WIsmer’s American Politics Class Monday night, an overview of the 2012 Legislative Session focusing on basic state finances, the legislative budget process and outcomes and a lecture describing the recent redistricting process. See presentations at jimhallnm43.com. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner  Read More

Innovation Burns Bright at Next Big Idea Festival

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Einstein (Katy Korkos) checks out the exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum with Alison Kaehn Saturday during the Next Big Idea festival in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By Kirsten Laskey

Great ideas can burn bright but at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s Next Big Idea Festival, innovative thoughts were on fire.

The igniting of creativity covered everything from technology and science to the arts and history.

It also touched on education. Kraz-E-Science is a program Dave Scwellenbach runs throughout Northern New Mexico, traveling to elementary, Read More

Workshop Focuses on New Mexico Trees and Shrubs

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PEEC News:

A very special opportunity to work with Jack Carter in the classroom and field…

The public is invited to attend a workshop conducted by Jack Carter on New Mexico trees and shrubs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 22.
 
Only 15 spaces remain open for the workshop to be held at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St.
 
First, participants will key plants together in a classroom setting to get some real practice using the book.
 
Carter’s aim is to have participants become comfortable and confident in plant identification.

In the field

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Column: Homecoming Havoc

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Photo: Annika Bronkhorst

By Sopahn Kellogg
LAHS Sophomore

With the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Dance just around the corner, the Homecoming Committee is putting on the final touches and working out some last minute kinks. The dance is Saturday, Sept. 22.

Annika Bronkhorst, a sophomore this year and part of the Homecoming Committee, talked to the Los Alamos Daily Post to provide insight on the happenings of the Homecoming setup.

When asked about what was the most difficult part of getting Homecoming off the ground, Bronkhorst said, “Definitely I would say the shopping. It’s really hard Read More

Downtown Buzzed with Activities Friday Before Today’s Next Big Idea Festival

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Engineers from Proctor & Gamble give a preview of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette Friday evening as part of today‘s Next Big Idea festival. The Corvette will be on display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Mesa Public Library parking lot during. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council candidate Steve Girrens, right, got a tour under the hood of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Sharon Stover got to sit behind the wheel of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette and rev its engine. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More