Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
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The New Mexico Outdoor Pass (NMOP) program, developed by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Los Luceros Historic Site, provides engaging environmental education for youth aged 6-16 and their families in northern New Mexico. Participants will explore important themes related to nature and culture while developing outdoor skills, fostering a love for the environment, and creating lasting family memories, all of which contribute to a more informed and committed local community regarding conservation and outdoor activities.
We collaborated with students and teachers at Kha’p’o Community School (KCS) to create a Kids Animal Guide with an English-language version on PEEC’s website and a Tewa version for the school. Our Passport to the Pajarito Plateau now runs to three volumes and has inspired 14,592 hikes and 490 passport finishers. PEEC and Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) integrated outdoor recreation and education into LLHS Curriculum in response to Rio Arriba Public Health Council identifying community needs.