Community members circle around a raised garden bed at PEEC. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites gardeners, families, and nature enthusiasts to join a free, hands-on workshop celebrating the life of seeds. Fall Seed Harvest will take place from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
During this fun, educational program, participants of all ages will:
- Discover the important role seeds play in our ecosystems and food systems
- Learn how to harvest, dry, and store a variety of seeds
- Take part in interactive activities that make seed saving easy and engaging
This event is part of the Los Alamos Community Seed Library Project, a grassroots effort by local individuals and organizations to create a seed library in Los Alamos. A seed library allows community members to “borrow” seeds for planting at home, with the opportunity to collect seeds from their gardens and return them for others to enjoy—fostering a cycle of sharing and sustainability.
The Los Alamos Library System and Pajarito Environmental Education Center host the Los Alamos Community Seed Library.
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/.