Challenge Tomorrow trailer. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to kick off its 2025 Summer Family Evenings series with a thrilling, hands-on experience for all ages!
Join us at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 4 at the Los Alamos Nature Center for “Step into the Future!”—a night of exploration and innovation featuring Challenge Tomorrow, the interactive trailer from the Bradbury Science Museum.
Inside the state-of-the-art Challenge Tomorrow trailer, visitors will dive into the fascinating worlds of national security, space exploration, and groundbreaking scientific discovery. This immersive experience invites families to explore real-world challenges and discover how curiosity can shape the future.
“Step into the Future!” is the first in a series of weekly Summer Family Evenings hosted by PEEC every Wednesday in June and July. These events offer family-friendly activities that connect our community with nature, science, and exploration.
Bring the whole family and let curiosity lead the way—because the future starts now! From encounters with local wildlife to hands-on science projects and crafts, each week offers something new and exciting:
- June 11: Build Backyard Games *Free courtesy of Mesa Public Library.
- June 18: Befriend Bugs
- June 25: Drive a Robot Dog
- July 2: Spy Training
- July 9: Get Wild About Wildlife
- July 16: Meet Animal Ambassadors
- July 22: Cuddle Baby Goats
Admission: Free for PEEC member families, $5/non-member family. Admission is paid at the door.
Come out and enjoy an evening of family fun while connecting with the community.
Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner on our beautiful grounds. Learn more about Summer Family Evenings at https://bit.ly/PEECSFE2025.
PEEC extends heartfelt thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union, for generously sponsoring the 2025 Summer Family Evenings series.
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/.