Join us to welcome spring with special spring-themed activities! Learn what spring looks like in the boreal forest. Free!

Spend the afternoon exploring activities inspired by Alaska’s iconic dogsled race! Free program!

David Scheel, author of “Many Things Under a Rock” will give a presentation on Kachemak Bay’s local giant Pacific octopuses. A FREE presentation as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

How much water melts from a pile of snow? Come find out! Activity subject to change based on snowpack.

Non-breeding movements and habitat use of seabirds are crucial for identifying oceanic hotspots that support overwinter survival, yet remain poorly understood… A FREE presentation as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

Learn the science of snow shelters and try your hand at building one! Activity subject to change based on snowpack.

Join ADF&G area managers Mike Booz and Holly Dickson to hear the current status of Kachemak Bay’s population of Chinook salmon. A FREE presentation as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

Participate in the global event! Join naturalists to make observations and submit your own reports to help scientists continue to monitor, understand, and protect bird populations across the world.

Join Coastal Studies staff for a relaxing evening of chill vibes, mocktails, crafts and nature-themed coloring! Bring your drawing projects, wear something cozy, and settle in.

All ages welcome, coloring supplies provided. FREE event as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

The torch is lit—let the 2025 Wynnter Olympic Games begin! Come test your skills in a series of winter races and competitions. FREE family event!

Join Homer-local kelp farmer Lindsay Olsen to discuss kelp farming, the state of the industry in Alaska, and the opportunity it presents for Kachemak Bay. A FREE presentation as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

Spend a cozy afternoon crafting with us! All materials provided. FREE program.

Homer is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream location—this talk will explain why! A FREE presentation as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

Can you stay dry in a rainstorm? What’s important to stay warm and cozy in the wilderness? Learn essential tips and tricks for building a shelter in the forest!

Join Two Sisters Bakery co-owner Sharon Roufa and Alasandro’s Market owner Jacob Chrisman to talk fermentation and the Alaskan Sourdough tradition, and enjoy a tasting! A FREE presentation as a part of our Tuesday Night Lights event series.

Join naturalists at the Wynn Nature Center to learn who lives in the forest and learn the basics of tracking!

Build a fire and test its marshmallow-toasting power at this family-friendly activity!

Welcome to Wynnter! Join naturalists for a special winter-themed scavenger hunt at the Wynn Nature Center.

Satch the Science Night talks with your community members at our local watch party! Join us for an evening of engaging talks on marine debris cleanup, whale entanglement response, oiled wildlife rescue, and more.

Mix and mingle with our staff while enjoying refreshments! Get your burning questions about our programs answered, and enjoy a presentation and activity from local artist Kim McNett.

Learn how to store firewood to help mitigate bark beetle spread in this presentation by John Winters from the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Free!

Join us as we support Surfrider Kenai Peninsula in presenting Alaska's first ever coastal recreation film festival! Film topics range from surfing, sailing, kayaking, to conserving Alaska's incredible coastlines.

Every year we host public clean-up days to get people outside, and collecting data about debris movement through Kachemak Bay. Join us October 12th at the Diamond Creek trailhead!

Every year we host public clean-up days to get people across the bay, cleaning up marine debris, and collecting data about debris movement through Kachemak Bay. Join us October 5th for a FREE trip across the bay to Aurora Lagoon!

Join us on September 22nd to help clean debris from salmon streams! In partnership with the Kenai Watershed Forum, we'll be at the Deep Creek Recreation Area.

Every year we host public clean-up days to get people across the bay, cleaning up marine debris, and collecting data about debris movement through Kachemak Bay. Join us September 21st for a FREE trip across the bay to Glacier Spit!

A FREE public lecture introducing the world of fungi on the Kenai Peninsula with mycologist Christin Swearingen.