Upcoming events
More information about our special events is listed below. Explore our tours to see what else we may have going on!
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 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 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!
Nature Journaling Retreat with Kim McNett
Join Homer artist Kim McNett for an artistic retreat at our Peterson Bay Field Station.
OBSERVER Film Screening
There’s a universe everywhere you turn. Join us for the Alaskan premiere of OBSERVER. FREE screening and activities at the Alaska Maritime NWR Visitor Center!
Teen Science Café
Attention teens! This one’s for you! Connect with college students and explore their research in Kachemak Bay at this FREE Teen Science Café. Food provided.
Meeting Giants: Lost science, ancient legends, and octopuses in Alaska
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.
Bridging Cultures: A Tribe-University Partnership Through the Lens of Seabird Conservation
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.
Current Status of Chinook (King) Salmon in Kachemak Bay
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.
Opportunities & Challenges of Alaska's Seaweed Industry
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.
Wildlife in the Homer Area
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.
Food and Fun with Fermentation
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.
Mushrooms and Sustainable Bio-Materials
Join Dr. Philippe Amstislavski to learn about mycelium and mushrooms of Kachemak Bay, the plastic debris problem on our shorelines, and his work with producing biodegradable mycelium coolers. This is a 3-day immersive retreat in beautiful Kasitsna Bay.
Discovery Lab: Birds, Bears, & Berries
Explore things that make late summer in Alaska so iconic: birds, bears, and berries! This is a FREE event at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for kids of all ages.
Our Summer Tours
