Community Calendar

On Saturday, August 2, beginning at 8:00 am, Ph.D. Geologist Taz Tally will lead a community class field trip by kayak along Kachemak Bay to reveal its unique geological history, including active faults, pillow lavas, glaciation, mountain building, and evidence that the rocks of Homer were once near the equator! Get up close and personal with geologic features you can only see from the water. We may also be visited by otters and seals, who are very much at home along the shoreline.

Round-trip water taxi and kayak rental included. For information about fees and further details, please visit https://kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

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.

Soon colts will be fledging, flying with their parents as the end of the 60-70 days of growing and learning to fly appoaches. Colts hatched earliest in the nesting season will be the first to fledge in July, with more fledging through the month until mid-August.

Let Kachemak Crane Watch know when and where you see your colts fledging. Fledged colts should be able to fly off with the adults. 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

On Saturday, August 2, beginning at 8:00 am, Ph.D. Geologist Taz Tally will lead a community class field trip by kayak along Kachemak Bay to reveal its unique geological history, including active faults, pillow lavas, glaciation, mountain building, and evidence that the rocks of Homer were once near the equator! Get up close and personal with geologic features you can only see from the water. We may also be visited by otters and seals, who are very much at home along the shoreline.

Round-trip water taxi and kayak rental included. For information about fees and further details, please visit https://kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

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

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

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.

Soon colts will be fledging, flying with their parents as the end of the 60-70 days of growing and learning to fly appoaches. Colts hatched earliest in the nesting season will be the first to fledge in July, with more fledging through the month until mid-August.

Let Kachemak Crane Watch know when and where you see your colts fledging. Fledged colts should be able to fly off with the adults. 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

On Saturday, August 2, beginning at 8:00 am, Ph.D. Geologist Taz Tally will lead a community class field trip by kayak along Kachemak Bay to reveal its unique geological history, including active faults, pillow lavas, glaciation, mountain building, and evidence that the rocks of Homer were once near the equator! Get up close and personal with geologic features you can only see from the water. We may also be visited by otters and seals, who are very much at home along the shoreline.

Round-trip water taxi and kayak rental included. For information about fees and further details, please visit https://kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

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.