Sandia Mountain Natural History Center Summer Programs

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Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
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Summer Programs

The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center is an environmental education center located in the Sandia Mountains near Cedar Crest, New Mexico. This beautiful 128-acre piece of Piñon-juniper forest is owned by the Albuquerque Public School System and run by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The center provides a variety of different programs for both the general public and school-age groups.

Bring your group for the day and pick from one or more of the following activities!

Nature Hike- Activities include a two-hour hike and may involve one or more of the following: a discussion on wildlife in the Sandias, a natural history talk, or an animal tracks activity. The hike gives participants a chance to gain an appreciation for the natural environment and an opportunity to learn by doing.

Geo Cache Activity- Participants will have the opportunity to use GPS and compasses to explore local areas in search of "treasure."

Bird Watching- Observe the diversity of the birds in the Sandia Mountains right from our bird deck. The area includes a small water and rock garden, bird baths, various feeders and variety of different tree species that attract various different varieties of birds.

Eco Casa- Use a bicycle to compare the amount of energy to light an incandescent bulb vs. a fluorescent bulb, or watch it rain indoors and learn how rainwater harvesting works. You can see these and other easy ways to reduce energy and resource use, as well as ways you can recycle resources in your everyday lives.

Explorer's Center- Come visit our Explorer's Center and discover many of the natural wonders the Sandia Mountains have to offer! The Center provides a fun, interactive learning experience for children of all ages.

Pricing
# Groups using SMNHC staff and facilities: Up to 15 people--$45, Each person over 15--$3
# Groups using facilities only: Up to 15 people--$30, Each person over 15--$2

Sound like a great way to spend a day with your group? Or, not quite what you're looking for?? Let us know what we can do for your group! Please call us at 281-5259 or visit us on the web at www.nmnaturalhistory.org