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PEEC & FSN Family Hike - Tsankawi Village

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Join Family Strengths Network and Pajarito Environmental Education Center for our next collaborative family hike! On Wednesday, March 25, we will mee…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Nature at Night: Signs of Spring

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Nature at Night is a new, free weekly program at the Los Alamos Nature Center. On Wednesday evenings, the nature center will stay open late with theme…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, March 27, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System

Friday, March 27, 2026

This presentation, geared for enthusiasts of all ages, will explore our solar system and review the amazing discoveries made by robotic spacecraft ove…

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Explore

Saturday, March 28, 2026

EXPLORE presents a broad selection of science in a modern and accessible way, in a story that revolves around the ambition to colonize Mars– a t…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Nature at Night: Animal Migration

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Nature at Night is a new, free weekly program at the Los Alamos Nature Center. On Wednesday evenings, the nature center will stay open late with theme…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, April 3, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Night Sky in April

Friday, April 3, 2026

See what's up in the night sky in April in this planetarium program. Learn about the constellations, planets, and more, that will be visible as t…

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The Sun: Our Living Star

Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived…

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Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Join local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, for a birding walk at Los Luceros Historic Site during the pro…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, April 6, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Nature at Night: Alternative Energy

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Nature at Night is a new, free weekly program at the Los Alamos Nature Center. On Wednesday evenings, the nature center will stay open late with theme…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, April 10, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Presents!

Friday, April 10, 2026

What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? How can we protect ourselves from interplanetary threats? How must we look to the future to avoid the same…

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FORWARD! To the Moon

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st ce…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, April 13, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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Fire Ecology and Changing Fire Regimes in the Jemez Mountains (In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk)

Monday, April 13, 2026

USGS Field Ecologist, Ellis Margolis will chronicle how scientists piece together the evolution of forest landscapes using tree rings and historical f…

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Discovering the Wild Bees of Northern New Mexico (In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

New Mexico is home to an astonishing diversity of wild bees—nearly 1,000 species—many of which live quietly around us in forests, deserts,…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Nature at Night: National Dark Skies Week

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Nature at Night is a new, free weekly program at the Los Alamos Nature Center. On Wednesday evenings, the nature center will stay open late with theme…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, April 17, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Presents! Light Pollution

Friday, April 17, 2026

Over the last 100 years, light pollution has turned a night sky that once inspired into a dull, gray mass. Explore how light pollution has progressed…

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Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Join PEEC to celebrate Earth Day at this exciting event! We will have a fun day of entertainment, food, activities, informational booths, and mor…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, April 20, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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Wildflower Walk

Monday, April 20, 2026

This will be an easy walk to identify some of our local wildflower beauties. Local expert, Craig Martin, will scout the trails for the best places to…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Nature at Night: Earth Science for Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Nature at Night is a new, free weekly program at the Los Alamos Nature Center. On Wednesday evenings, the nature center will stay open late with theme…

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Fire, Forests, and the Future of the Jemez with Thomas W. Swetnam

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Wildfire has long been part of life in the Jemez Mountains, shaping forests and the people who call this landscape home. In this engaging talk, renown…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, April 24, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Spring Bird Walk

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Join PEEC for a spring bird walk! If you have ever wondered which birds you see around the Pajarito Plateau, this is an excellent opportunity to find…

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BioBlitz @ Los Alamos Nature Center

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Join us for a BioBlitz at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center as part of the global City Nature Challenge in April, a friendly competition whe…

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Messengers of Time and Space

Saturday, April 25, 2026

A new age of astronomy is just about to start that will allow researchers to capture exploding stars, colliding black holes and other cosmic cataclysm…

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New Mexico from the Air

Saturday, April 25, 2026

This unique planetarium film shows the landscape of New Mexico from the perspective of a small aircraft. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) b…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, April 27, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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6 Years of Adventures in the White Mountains of Interior Alaska (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Michelle and Jordan lived in Fairbanks, Alaska from 2017 to 2024. During this time, their work and recreation took them all over the state, but this t…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Nature at Night: Engineering

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Nature at Night is a new, free weekly program at the Los Alamos Nature Center. On Wednesday evenings, the nature center will stay open late with theme…

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Using AI to Protect Both Livestock and Mountain Lions (In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Join members of the PEEC Nature Youth Group (PNYG) as they update the community on their work on the PumaGuard system. PumaGuard has been designed to…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, May 1, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Discovering Wildlife Through Tracks and Signs

Friday, May 1, 2026

You are invited to step into the Spring landscape for a hands-on wildlife tracking program led by Ann Hunkins, a specialist Certified Wildlife Tracker…

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Night Sky in May

Friday, May 1, 2026

Take a trip through the night sky in May inside the planetarium! We will look at the currently visible constellations, planets, and more. Admission:…

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Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Saturday, May 2, 2026

For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we no…

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Brownie Girl Scouts: Bug Bonanza!

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Get ready for a bug-filled adventure with PEEC! Brownie Girl Scouts, join us on April 5 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm form a hands-on exploration of the in…

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Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Join local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, for a birding walk at Los Luceros Historic Site during the pro…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, May 4, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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Climate Café: Forest Bathing

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Join us for May’s Climate Café, a welcoming, facilitator-guided space to reflect on our emotional responses to a changing climate. This m…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, May 8, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Artemis and the Moon

Friday, May 8, 2026

The Apollo missions to the moon were over 50 years ago. Learn about the Artemis missions to return to the moon, and what has changed over the past 5 d…

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Distant Worlds -- Alien Life?

Saturday, May 9, 2026

"Distant Worlds — Alien Life?” is a beautiful planetarium film exploring one of the most enduring questions of humankind — are we al…

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Junior Girl Scouts: Garden Explorers

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Get ready to dig into the world of gardening with PEEC! Junior Girl Scouts (grades 4th–5th), join us on May 18 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm for a hands-o…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, May 11, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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Native Plant Adaptations: Helping them Thrive in Los Alamos with Marisa Thompson (Hybrid Talk)

Monday, May 11, 2026

New Mexico’s hot, dry, and unpredictable climate challenges plants to survive in remarkable ways. To help them thrive in our landscapes, let's e…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Hike through Acid & Pueblo Canyons: Spring Birding

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Are you ready to welcome spring migration with a rewarding canyon hike? Join Robin Gurule with PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) for a mornin…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, May 15, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Bee City Los Alamos Native Plant Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Bee City Los Alamos hosting a Native Plant Sale Fundraiser at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funds will be us…

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We Are Astronomers

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Do you know what an astronomer does? Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collab…

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Nature Playtime

Monday, May 18, 2026

Start the week off by playing outside! This program meets every Monday (except holidays) and provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers a…

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Wildflower Walk

Monday, May 18, 2026

This will be an easy walk to identify some of our local wildflower beauties. Local expert, Chick Keller, will scout the trails for the best places to…

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"Bumblebee Season" Author Event

Monday, May 18, 2026

Join author Eileen Garvin at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Monday May 18th, 6pm for a reading and a discussion of her latest novel Bumblebee Season,…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Hike through Acid & Pueblo Canyons: Spring Birding

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Are you ready to welcome spring migration with a rewarding canyon hike? Join Robin Gurule with PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) for a mornin…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, May 22, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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National Parks Adventure

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation&rsq…

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Summiting Four of Ecuador's Iconic Volcanoes (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Sarah and Erik will share their experiences summiting four of Ecuador's iconic (and highest) volcanoes - Cayambe, Cotopaxi, Antisana, and Chimborazo -…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, May 29, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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The Story of IMAP

Friday, May 29, 2026

The IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission launched last year on a journey to study the heliosphere. One of the project scientists…

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Phantom of the Universe

Saturday, May 30, 2026

From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos…

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Los Luceros Day Camp

Monday, June 1, 2026

Does your child love spending time outdoors? Are they curious about the plants, animals, and water systems that make up the beautiful bosque ecosystem…

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Night Sky in June

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

See what's up in the night sky in June inside the planetarium! Learn about the constellations, fly to another planet, and more, in this interactive pl…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, June 5, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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Seeing!

Friday, June 5, 2026

SEEING! follows a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a young stargazer’s eye. The viewer follows the photon into the girl&…

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Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope

Saturday, June 6, 2026

"Two Small Pieces of Glass - The Amazing Telescope" show follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along t…

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Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Join local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, for a birding walk at Los Luceros Historic Site during the pro…

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Living Earth Adventure Program (LEAP)

Monday, June 8, 2026

Get set for an exciting summer adventure as we explore and unleash our curiosity at the most thrilling camp in town! Join us on a weeklong escapade ac…

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Pathfinders: PEECachu!

Monday, June 8, 2026

Back by popular demand! Get ready for an unforgettable summertime adventure! Campers will dive into the world of Pokémon while exploring the w…

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Dogs in Space

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

You may have heard of Laika the space dog before. But she was not the only dog the Soviet Union launched into space! From 1951-1966, the Soviet Union…

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Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Join one of our astronomers for an open house in the planetarium every Wednesday at 4 PM. They will give a 15-minute planetarium show and then answer…

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Happy Ramblers

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Happy Ramblers meet on Thursday mornings at Upper Level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center and carpool to a local trailhead for a relaxed walk…

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Rise & Hike

Friday, June 12, 2026

Start your Friday with fresh air, good company, and a hike to explore our local trails! Rise & Hike is a weekly group outing that explor…

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From Earth to the Universe

Friday, June 12, 2026

This stunning, 30-minute voyage through time and space conveys, through an arresting combination of sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by…

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Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and prof…

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Valley Voyagers - WAITLIST ONLY

Monday, June 15, 2026

Valley Voyagers is currently full. Please register or call to join the waitlist. During this camp, young explorers will dive into the vibrant tapestr…

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