PEEC Offers ‘Mars’ + ‘The Martian’ Saturday, Nov. 16
The community is invited to experience Mars with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) this Saturday, Nov. 16 with Mars: The Ultimate Voyage and The Martian Mars: The Ultimate Voyage Planetarium Show. At 2:00 PM, kick off the day with "Mars: The Ultimate Voyage," a captivating new planetarium show that explores what it takes for astronauts to journey to Mars and beyond. This animated production highlights the extraordinary challenges of space travel, including long distances, a closed environment, and radiation exposure. Through stunning visuals, the show emphasizes the importance of creativity, collaboration, and communication in preparing the next generation of astronauts. Admission: Adult $8, Child $6 | Age Recommendation: 6+ Screening of "The Martian" in the Planetarium Later in the evening, join PEEC for a special showing of the award-winning film "The Martian." Did you know that the screenwriter, Drew Goddard, grew up right here in Los Alamos? His upbringing greatly influenced the film, which he describes as "a love letter to scientists." Inspired by the movie, a special potato chip bar will open at 5:30 PM, and the screening will begin at 6:00 PM. In "The Martian," astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) is stranded on Mars after a fierce storm, presumed dead by his crew. With only a meager amount of supplies, he must utilize his wits, spirit, and botany knowledge to survive on the hostile planet, while back on Earth, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home. Admission: $8 per person. Seating in the planetarium is limited to 50 people, so we encourage attendees to register and purchase tickets in advance! Interested in both events? Contact PEEC for a special discount. For more information, visit our website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected withus 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/
