Join local artist Kim McNett for three days of immersive workshops and nature exploration at the Peterson Bay Field Station. This is a remote education facility with dock access surrounded by tidepools, beaches, and forest trails. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation skills.

Nature journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. It is a process-based activity—artistic talent is not required!

This is an adult-level course. Youth ages 16 and above are able to participate in the workshop with a responsible adult guardian.

Sliding Scale Cost:

CACS is a non-profit organization with the mission to foster responsible interaction with our natural surroundings and to generate knowledge of the unique marine and coastal ecosystems of Kachemak Bay through science-based environmental education and stewardship. We aim for accessible enrichment for all. Please choose a ticket price suitable to your situation.

Water taxi, meals, comfortable workspaces, basic supplies, and a yurt stay all included.

Reduced: $400 per person

General: $500 per person

Pay-it-forward: $600 per person