Our 3rd field trip partnership with @peecnature will take place Wednesday, October 29. We will hike the Water Canyon Loop, located off West Jemez Road before the road splits to go toward either Bandelier or into the mountains. Meet at 10:00 AM. Park in the parking lot near the trailhead (35°50'15.3"N 106°21'36.5"W) and join us at the trailhead. What to bring: - Waterproof shoes (or an extra pair - there will be water!) - Long sleeves and long pants - Water/snacks Please apply sunscreen before the hike! Sign up using the "Water Canyon Loop Hike" link in our linktr.ee.

LAECC Speaker Series presents Little Chefs in Training! We are so excited about this FREE workshop, led by Kate Cleveland of Kiss Your Food coaching services! In this class for 3-5 years olds and their grown up, little ones will explore textures, colors, and flavors while mixing, stirring, and creating simple, tasty treats with their adult. Through age-appropriate tasks, a little mess, and lots of giggles, children build early kitchen confidence, practice fine motor skills, and enjoy the pleasure of making—and tasting!—their own creations. We will make a few simple recipes together. **Free gifts for participants! You will receive a copy of Kate's e-book "Building Food Foundations: A Guide to Stress-free Family Eating," the recipe cards for what we make together at the workshop, a $50 gift card to the Los Alamos Cooperative Market, and a toddler-safe kitchen knife.** ● When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 ● Time: 6-7:30 PM ● Where: Family Strengths Network (3540 Orange St. Los Alamos) Space is limited, and registration is REQUIRED. This class is designed for children ages 3-5 years. We recommend only bringing 1 or 2 "little chefs." Registration will close end of day November 6 or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first. How to register: Visit our linktr.ee link in our bio and click "Little Chefs in Training Registration" *Food allergies and sensitivities can be accommodated - please note them in the form.