Upcoming events
More information about our special events is listed below. Explore our tours to see what else we may have going on!
Wynnter Olympics - Wynnter Sundays
The torch is lit—let the 2026 Wynnter Olympic Games begin! Come test your skills in a series of winter races and competitions. FREE family event!
Great Backyard Bird Count
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.
Snow Shelters - Wynnter Sundays
Learn the science of snow shelters and try your hand at building one! Free! Activity subject to change based on snowpack.
Snow Science - Wynnter Sundays
How much water melts from a pile of snow? Come find out! Free program. Activity subject to change based on snowpack.
Iditarod Activities - Wynnter Sundays
Spend the afternoon exploring activities inspired by Alaska’s iconic dogsled race! Free program!
Welcoming Spring - Wynnter Sundays
Join Wynn naturalists to welcome spring with special spring-themed activities! Learn what spring looks like in the boreal forest. Free!
Winter Crafts - Wynnter Sundays
Spend a cozy afternoon crafting with us! Enjoy a bonfire and snacks. All materials provided. Free program at the Wynn Nature Center.
Snow Sculptures - Wynnter Sundays
We're creating a snow sculpture garden at the Wynn Nature Center! Whether you're interested in realistic snow sculpture, abstract snow blocks, or a classic snowman, come express your creativity! Enjoy a bonfire and snacks. Free program.
Tracking - Wynnter Sundays
Join naturalists at the Wynn Nature Center to learn who lives in the forest and learn the basics of tracking! Enjoy a bonfire and snacks. Free program.
Fire Building - Wynnter Sundays
Build a fire and test its marshmallow-toasting power at this family-friendly activity! Free program at the Wynn Nature Center.
Winter Scavenger Hunt - Wynnter Sundays
Welcome to Wynnter! Join naturalists for a special winter-themed scavenger hunt at the Wynn Nature Center. Enjoy a bonfire and win prizes! Free program.
Wintry Wynn Open House
Cozy up in the cabin and celebrate Coastal Studies’ 2025 season! Free cider, bonfire, and stargazing with naturalists.
2026 Day Camps Information Sessions
Join CACS staff for an info session about our 2026 Day Camps! Learn about some changes we’re making, and have your questions answered. Hybrid—in-person and virtual attendance welcome.
2026 Day Camps Information Sessions
Join CACS staff for an info session about our 2026 Day Camps! Learn about some changes we’re making, and have your questions answered. Hybrid—in-person and virtual attendance welcome.
CoastWalk Clean-Up: Mud Bay to Miller’s Landing
Join us Oct 11th to walk from Mud Bay up to Miller’s Landing and clean the beach along the way! Every year we host public clean-up days to get people outside, and collecting data about debris movement through Kachemak Bay.
Field Station Shutdown
Help us close up the Field Station for the winter! Cleaning, organizing, light carpentry all needed. No cost to participate. Ages 16+.
CoastWalk Clean-Up: McKeon Spit
McKeon Spit at the mouth of China Poot Bay is part of CoastWalk Zone 21. Volunteer for a day and help us give our beaches some love. Free!
CoastWalk Clean-Up: Diamond Creek to Homer
Join us Sept 27th to hike Diamond Creek down to Bishop’s Beach and clean the beach along the way! Every year we host public clean-up days to get people outside, and collecting data about debris movement through Kachemak Bay.
CoastWalk Clean-Up: Glacier Spit
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 Sept 20th for a FREE trip across the bay to Glacier Spit!
Wynn Closing Work Party
Help us spruce up the Nature Center before winter! Volunteers will help install new sign posts, do trail maintenance, organize and maintain tools, and more.
Mushroom Identification & Mycology Workshop
A weekend deep dive into the different fungi of Southcentral Alaska with mycologist Christen Swearingen. Learn about our local mushrooms, their identification, and more.
Wynn Closing Work Party
Help us spruce up the Nature Center before winter! Volunteers will help repair boardwalks, do trail maintenance, install new signs, and more.
Crane Count Days 2025 Fly-ins
Join us for three days of citizen science with Kachemak Crane Watch. Gather at Beluga Slough for Count Days Fly-ins. It’s where the Craniacs gather!
2025 CoastWalk Kickoff
CoastWalk is coming! Kick off a month of marine debris clean-ups with activities, food, and an inaugural beach cleanup! Free and family-friendly.
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.
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.
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.
Tea Blending at Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Harvest your own herbs and share a cup of tea! No previous experience required, all materials included.
Crane Count Days 2025 Fly-ins
Join us for three days of citizen science with Kachemak Crane Watch. Gather at Beluga Slough for Count Days Fly-ins. It’s where the Craniacs gather!
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.
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.
Tea Blending at Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Harvest your own herbs and share a cup of tea! No previous experience required, all materials included.
Community Appreciation Celebration
We’re celebrating you! Join us for an afternoon celebrating our community with lawn games, crafts, a Chili Cook-off, and the last chance to see the “Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities” exhibit.
Crane Count Days 2025 Fly-ins
Join us for three days of citizen science with Kachemak Crane Watch. Gather at Beluga Slough for Count Days Fly-ins. It’s where the Craniacs gather!
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.
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.
Our Summer Tours
