Upcoming events
More information about our special events is listed below. Explore our tours to see what else we may have going on!
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: 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.
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 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!
CoastWalk Clean-Up: Diamond Creek
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!
CoastWalk Clean-Up: Aurora Lagoon
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!
Family-Friendly Fall Work Party Weekend
Join us for a family-friendly fall weekend work party at Peterson Bay Field Station! Join us for two days of outdoor exploration alongside kid-friendly activities to help get PBFS ready for winter. Free or low-cost event!
CoastWalk Clean-Up: Deep Creek
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.
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 September 21st for a FREE trip across the bay to Glacier Spit!
Wynn Closing Work Party
Help us get the Wynn Nature Center ready for winter! On September 16th from 10am-1pm, we need volunteers to help us spruce up the facilities, do some trail maintenance, and transition to winter trail signage. Lunch is provided!
CoastWalk Clean-Up: McKeon 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 September 14th for a FREE trip across the bay to McKeon Spit!
CoastWalk Kickoff
Join us on September 7th at the Bishop’s Beach Pavilion from 11am-3pm to kickoff our 2024 CoastWalk Clean-Up! Since 1984, CoastWalk has been an annual effort to clean Kachemak Bay’s beaches and collect critical data on marine debris in Alaska.
Sandhill Crane Count Days
Join us for the Sandhill Crane Count Days! Report all Sandhill Crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch.
Sandhill Crane Count Days
Join us for the Sandhill Crane Count Days! Report all Sandhill Crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch.
Sandhill Crane Count Days
Join us for the Sandhill Crane Count Days! Report all Sandhill Crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch.
Trails for Teens
Learn how to build and maintain trails with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and the Homer Trails Alliance!
Trails for Teens
Learn how to build and maintain trails with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and the Homer Trails Alliance!
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