Tree Climbing For Science And Conservation Aug. 26

Climbing for Conservation: Global Adventures in the Treetops with Judah Epstein: A Free Hybrid Talk Presented by PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers Aug. 26. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) invite the public to a special hybrid presentation, “Tree Climbing for Science and Conservation,” from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

The talk will take place in person at the Los Alamos Nature Center and will also be available virtually via livestream.

Admission is free, but registration is required to receive the livestream link or reserve an in-person seat.

Presenter Judah Epstein, a passionate volunteer with the Tree Monkey Project, will share incredible stories from his work using tree climbing as a tool for scientific research, habitat preservation, and community empowerment. His global experiences include supporting Orangutan and Sun Bear conservation in the rainforests of Borneo, training Indigenous communities in Ecuador in canopy access techniques, and installing wildlife “monkey bridges” to aid animal movement across fragmented landscapes in Costa Rica.

Attendees will also hear about Epstein’s involvement in the Arizona Gray Hawk Project, and his direct action work countering illegal logging and poaching in the Peruvian Amazon. Through dramatic visuals and personal stories, Epstein will show how professional tree climbing is opening new pathways in wildlife conservation and fostering meaningful collaboration with local communities around the world.

About the Presenter:

Judah Epstein is a volunteer with the Tree Monkey Project, an organization that uses professional tree climbing to support scientific, ecological, and humanitarian work around the globe. His diverse field projects span Southeast Asia, South America, and the U.S., combining technical expertise with a deep commitment to biodiversity and environmental justice.

For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.

About PEEC:

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/.

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