The Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos is uniquely perched between the sun drenched Rio Grande Valley and the deep green coolness of the Jemez Mountains. Low and high elevation ecosystems overlap and result in rich diversity and many opportunities for exploratory learning.

Center activities:

Explore interactive exhibits that reveal some of nature’s secrets.
See displays of local animals and plants, including amphibians, birds, butterflies, and fossils.
Attend a nature talk or hike led by a local expert.
Stroll nearby trails while searching for wildlife or clues they left behind. Pick up a trail description at PEEC.
Photograph scenic views of nearby Pueblo Canyon.
Ask an expert about plants on Tuesdays and Fridays or about birds on Wednesdays.
Visit PEEC's xeric garden, butterfly garden, bird feeders, and children's garden.
Use the herbarium to identify local plants.
Visit the gift shop for local nature items, including PEEC's publications about local plants, animals, and trails.
Hike the local canyon trails using our trail maps.

Seasons Open: All year

Hours Open: Tuesday-Friday 12-4; Saturday 10-1

Fees: Free