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Events Calendar
Weekly Wildcrafting at Inspiration Ridge Preserve: Berry Jam
Aug 25
Weekly Wildcrafting at Inspiration Ridge Preserve: Berry Jam

Join us for a responsible berry harvest and processing party. We will go over the basics of edible berry identification and honorable harvesting practices, and then turn the fruits of our labor into jam!

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Crane Walks at Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Aug 27
Crane Walks at Inspiration Ridge Preserve

Crane Walks give you the opportunity to view sandhill cranes as they gather for pre-migration staging, allowing participants to learn more about sandhill cranes, explore the ridge above Kachemak Bay, and capture incredible photos of Alaskan wildlife.

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Crane Walks at Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Aug 31
Crane Walks at Inspiration Ridge Preserve

Crane Walks give you the opportunity to view sandhill cranes as they gather for pre-migration staging, allowing participants to learn more about sandhill cranes, explore the ridge above Kachemak Bay, and capture incredible photos of Alaskan wildlife.

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Crane Walks at Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Sep 3
Crane Walks at Inspiration Ridge Preserve

Crane Walks give you the opportunity to view sandhill cranes as they gather for pre-migration staging, allowing participants to learn more about sandhill cranes, explore the ridge above Kachemak Bay, and capture incredible photos of Alaskan wildlife.

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Sep 4
Fall Teen Camp
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CoastWalk Kickoff
Sep 5
CoastWalk Kickoff

Kick off the 2026 Kachemak Bay CoastWalk by Joining us at Bishops Beach. Clean the beach, adopt a zone, grab some food, and play some games!

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Pier 1 Tidepool and Cleanup
Sep 12
Pier 1 Tidepool and Cleanup

Between the fishing lagoon and the harbor the intertidal behind pier 1 is a great place to be on this -2 ft low tide. it is one of the few spots in the bay where sand dollars can be found with only a short walk. With all of the summer activity it can also hold a lot of debris. join us to check out this intertidal and then head a little higher and help clean the upper shore after a busy summer.

Tidepooling - 9:00- 10:30

Cleanup 10:30- 12:00

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Glacier Spit Cleanup
Sep 26
Glacier Spit Cleanup

Join us to clean up Glacier Spit. Sitting in front of Grewingk glacier, glacier spit is a popular destination for locals and visitors. it also catches debris in the current as it makes its way around the bay and is typically the largest cleanup by weight that takes place during CoastWalk.

Space on this cleanup is limited, and sign up is required

Transportation for this cleanup is donated by Mako’s Water Taxi!

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Our locations

  • Inspiration Ridge Preserve

    Traverse rolling trails and summer wildflower meadows with stunning views of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, and witness the wonder of the sandhill crane migration. Ten miles of trails provide access to a mosaic of forests, bogs, meadows, ponds, and creeks.

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  • Peterson Bay Field Station

    Immerse yourself in the wonders of intertidal life.

    Situated on the southern shore of Kachemak Bay and accessible by boat from Homer, the Field Station provides access to remote wilderness teeming with wildlife.

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  • Wynn Nature Center

    Explore the beauty of the boreal forest. Search for upland and forest birds along more than five miles of trail, including viewing platforms, an interpretive center, and ADA-accessible boardwalks. Visitors of all abilities are provided opportunities to explore Wynn Nature Center while discovering local flora and fauna.

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  • Yurt on the Spit

    Launch your intertidal discoveries on the Homer Harbor Docks. Meet at the Yurt on the Spit for intertidal tours and departures to the Peterson Bay Field Station.

    Guided tours provide visitors a chance to encounter octopus, sea stars, harbor seals, sea otters, and a myriad of land and seabirds.

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  • Headquarters

    Learn about our guided nature tours and educational experiences for all ages. Discover ways to get involved with community events and volunteer opportunities. Explore displays on flora and fauna native to Kachemak Bay, and browse our gift shop.

    Visitors are welcome Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

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