Headquarters
Our hub for coastal studies
Visit our friendly staff at our headquarters in Homer, Alaska. Here you will learn about our guided nature tours and educational experiences for all ages, and discover ways to get involved with community events and volunteer opportunities. Displays invite you to learn about flora and fauna native to Kachemak Bay, and our gift shop is a great place to find that perfect gift or souvenir you’ve been looking for.
Visitors are welcome during business hours. Our Winter hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm.
Events and Activities
Our headquarters are the home base for our Summer Day Camp, as well as after school programs throughout the school year. Our headquarters also provide a home base for CoastWalk and other volunteer events.
Our locations in Kachemak Bay
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Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Traverse rolling trails and summer wildflower meadows with stunning views of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, and witness the wonder of the sandhill crane migration. Ten miles of trails provide access to a mosaic of forests, bogs, meadows, ponds, and creeks.
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Peterson Bay Field Station
Immerse yourself in the wonders of intertidal life.
Situated on the southern shore of Kachemak Bay and accessible by boat from Homer, the Field Station provides access to remote wilderness teeming with wildlife.
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Wynn Nature Center
Explore the beauty of the boreal forest. Search for upland and forest birds along more than five miles of trail, including viewing platforms, an interpretive center, and ADA-accessible boardwalks. Visitors of all abilities are provided opportunities to explore Wynn Nature Center while discovering local flora and fauna.
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Yurt on the Spit
Launch your intertidal discoveries on the Homer Harbor Docks. Meet at the Yurt on the Spit for intertidal tours and departures to the Peterson Bay Field Station.
Guided tours provide visitors a chance to encounter octopus, sea stars, harbor seals, sea otters, and a myriad of land and seabirds.
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Headquarters
Learn about our guided nature tours and educational experiences for all ages. Discover ways to get involved with community events and volunteer opportunities. Explore displays on flora and fauna native to Kachemak Bay, and browse our gift shop.
Visitors are welcome Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
