Join PEEC and Los Luceros Historic Site this Sunday for a day of fishy fun outdoors. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Created by Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Luceros Historic Site, the New Mexico Outdoor Pass (NMOP) is a FREE booklet included with FREE community events for families where everyone gets rewarded for spending time outside.
Participate in this activity and get a stamp for the New Mexico Outdoor Pass booklet. Fill the book with stamps and be rewarded with prizes.
Join PEEC and Los Luceros Historic Site for an NMOP special event: Fish!, 10 a.m. Sunday, May 1. During this fish-themed day at Los Luceros Historic Site (253 Co Rd 41, Alcalde) enjoy a tour of the grounds, make arts and crafts, and have an opportunity to join New Mexico Game and Fish for a beginner-friendly fishing event. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. Learn to cast a line and catch and release fish. Also learn how to identify local fish. A perfect Sunday activity for the whole family.
Schedule of events:
- 6:30 a.m. — Los Luceros opens early for Dawn to Dusk Day. Take a nice walk on the property in the early morning. Crafts will be available all day;
- 7 a.m. — Bird Walk with expert birder Bob Walker (advance registration is required, click here to register);
- 10-11 a.m. — Vinyasa Flow Yoga class with Christa Tyson;
- 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Fishing workshop for all ages to earn a stamp in your New Mexico Outdoor Pass. Check in at the visitor center, then meet at the River House;
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. — Ranger-led tour of the Los Luceros historic district; and
- 7:30 p.m. — Los Luceros closes.
Special thanks to the following sponsors for making this program possible: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Clif Family Foundation, N3B and the Outdoor Equity Fund.
For more information about this and other PEEC programs, email kristen@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460.
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community. 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/.