PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites nature lovers and outdoor explorers to join certified wildlife tracker Ann Hunkins for a hands-on tracking workshop on the trails: Tracking Wildlife on the Pajarito Plateau: Part 2! This exciting event will take place from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13.
Back by popular demand! Whether or not participants attended the first session, all are welcome for this next chapter in PEEC’s tracking series. The group will explore a local trail to learn how to interpret signs of wildlife in the landscape: tracks, scat, markings, gait patterns, and more. Through observation and storytelling, participants will deepen their understanding of animal movement, habitat, and natural history.
No prior tracking experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and prepared for outdoor conditions. Attendees will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center to begin the guided field experience.
Pricing is $40 for PEEC Members and $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
About the Instructor
Ann Hunkins is a certified wildlife tracker and nature educator based in Santa Fe, NM. She holds a Track & Sign Specialist certification from the Certified Wildlife Trackers Association and has completed Level III Trailing certification. Ann teaches wildlife tracking throughout the Southwest, helping people reconnect with the natural world through careful observation and curiosity.
About PEEC
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/.