Community Calendar

There’s plenty of plants in Alaska you can eat, and plenty that you can’t! It’s important to know which is which before you venture into the forest. From monkshood and false hellebore to fireweed and watermelon berry—we’ll help you learn which plants you can cozy up to and which ones to avoid!

Come to Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for our drop-in discovery lab any time from 2-4pm on July 11 and 12. This month's theme is Marine Wildlife. This event is brought to you through the Kachemak Bay Environmental Education Alliance. For more information contact Ingrid at (907) 299-4370 or ieharrald@alaska.edu.

Now that your plants are in the ground, come to Kachemak Bay Campus and learn how to manage slugs and pests with Casey Matney of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. This FREE class begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 17. Casey will talk about some of the most common pests in Alaska gardens - slugs, root maggots, and other insects, information about their life cycles, how to recognize when they are visiting your garden, and methods to control them. See signs in person on the KBCgrows ag property and learn how to set yourself up for success this season or in the future through effective, organic methods. For more information, call (907) 235-1674.

Our pickleball classes are open to adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:45-11:45am, Tues/Thurs/Sat from 6-8pm & Sundays from 10am-1pm. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for youth/students/military/veterans/seniors 62+. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis, with several modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard game.

Pier One Theatre presents

The Seagull
by Anton Chekhov
in a new version by Christopher Hampton
based on a literal translation by Vera Liber

Directed by Cristen San Roman

A classic drama in four acts by Anton Chekhov, first performed in 1896. The play centers around a group of artists, all guests at a country estate, exploring unrequited love, fame, and the unfulfilled life of artists.

Cast:
Arkadina - Christine Kulcheski
Treplev - Chloe Pleznac
Sorin - Peter Norton
Nina - Katia Holmes
Shamrayev - Mike Tupper
Polina - Val Sheppard
Masha - Rebecca Trowbridge
Trigorin - Tom Custer
Dorn - Brian Duffy
Medvedenko - Meaghan McCallum
Yakov - McKinzie Parker
The Maid - Ilsa Golden

Show Dates:
Friday, July 11 ~ Saturday, July 12 ~ Sunday, July 13
Thursday, July 17 ~ Friday, July 18 ~ Saturday, July 20 ~ Sunday, July 21
Thursday, July 24 ~ Friday, July 25 ~ Saturday, July 26

Showtimes at 7:30pm with the house open for seating at 7pm
At the Pier One Theatre on the Homer Spit, 3858 Homer Spit Rd.

Tickets available now!
$20 General Admission
Discounts Available
https://pieronetheatre.org/tickets

Volunteer for the Front of House and see the show for free!
https://pieronetheatre.ludus.com/volunteering.php

"The Seagull (Hampton) is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing. LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)"

The Wynn is a birding hotspot. Join us on a tranquil morning walk to some of our favorite bird watching spots. Novice and experienced birders welcome!

Researchers at KBNERR are studying kittiwake colonies at the Homer Spit Cruise Dock, Ferry Dock, and Gull Island. Kittiwakes are important near-surface fish feeders, so their reproductive success can serve as an indicator of marine ecosystem health as a whole, giving us valuable insight on the health of these economically valuable fish populations. Researchers are studying how disturbance from bald eagles, other aerial predators, and human usage are affecting kittiwake reproductive success. If you visit one of the colonies and observe a disturbance event, we would love to add your observation to our dataset, as we can only go out to monitor disturbance once a week. You can learn more and submit an observation by scanning the QR code attached!

Our pickleball classes are open to adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:45-11:45am, Tues/Thurs/Sat from 6-8pm & Sundays from 10am-1pm. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for youth/students/military/veterans/seniors 62+. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis, with several modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard game.

Traverse rolling trails and summer wildflower meadows on an Inspiration Ridge Guided Hike. This secluded corner of Alaska is more than just a place to recreate—it's a sanctuary for wildlife, a living classroom for conservation, and a place of peace for those seeking to escape the crowds. Take in the sweeping views of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, explore miles of trails, and discover the wildlife who call this vast landscape home. On a Guided Hike, you're not only embarking on an unforgettable adventure, but you're also supporting vital conservation efforts that help protect these critical ecosystems for future generations.

1.5-Hour Tour:
June - Labor Day, 2025; 4-days a week
Departing: 11:00am

3-Hour Tour:
June - Labor Day, 2025; 2-days a week
Departing: 2:30pm

Plants and animals aren’t the only things living in the forest. Come learn about different fungi and their important role in the ecosystem.