Jul 27 Monday
Announcement: Report Fledging Sandhill Crane ColtsPlease run this announcement through August 15.
Roughly 2 months after hatching, colts begin taking short flights with their parents. By mid-August, serious flight training starts. As the colts get stronger, these families may join gathering flocks of non-breeders. Migrational unrest is infectious, and the cranes take nearly daily training flights all around Kachemak Bay, returning to their resting areas exhausted.
Let Kachemak Crane Watch know when and where you see your colts flying off with the adults. That is when the colts are fledged. Please include the specific location and other helpful information, as well as your contact information.
Kachemak Crane Watch also keeps track of colts that disappeared or died. Successful fledging and mortality reports help Kachemak Crane Watch calculate nesting success for the year and compare it to previous years. Send your reports to:
reports@cranewatch.org or call 907-235-6262.
Enjoy the rest of summer and the cranes! Nina Faust ###
This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!
Open to adults & teens (12+) Mon-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Mon-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. *Our Monday afternoon class will be FREE throughout the year as well! (sponsored by & thanks to SPH!)*
***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes for you & your child to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***
Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection and South Peninsula Haven House are co-hosting You Are Not Alone: A 12-week Recovery & Wellness Group, providing support for connection, healing, relapse prevention, recovery and personal growth. The weekly group meets on Mondays through August 31 and will be held twice from 1-2 pm and 5-6 pm, with both sessions delivering the same material. Attendees may choose either time.This group is held at the Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection building, 111 West Pioneer Avenue. Topics are as follows: June 29 Creating Safety Plans, July 6 Problem Patterns, July 13 Deconstructing Constructs, July 20 Substance Use and Shame, July 27 Emotional Intelligence, August 3 Self Esteem through Accountability, August 10 Assertiveness, August 17 Effective Communication, August 24 Healthy Relationships, August 31 Empathy and Acceptance.
Farmers Market supported in part by Alaska Farmers Market Association - produce, baked goods, artisan items
We are so excited to have Katie Jo at the SPARC teaching a HIGH INTENSITY Zumba class Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $7.00 ($4 for SPARC & $3 for instructor). Hope to see you there!
Zumba is a workout that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a lot of fun.
Are you looking for a full-time job in Homer with benefits? UAA's Kachemak Bay Campus is hiring a Fiscal Technician to help ensure the financial integrity that keeps the campus running smoothly. The benefits package includes retirement options, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, medical, dental and vision care coverage, and more. For details, visit kpc.alaska.edu/employment, or call (907) 235-7743.
Jul 28 Tuesday
Join us Tuesday evenings at the Inspiration Ridge Preserve for weekly wildcrafting workshops! Learn about local ecology from our experienced naturalists and create your own craft to take home! All ages welcome, all materials provided, no experience necessary. See our website for more information.
Each week has a different theme; July's themes are:July 14th: Wire wrapping and geologyJuly 21st: Wild teaJuly 28th: Devil's club salve making