Community Calendar

On Thursday, July 24, at 5:30 PM, Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer will offer a FREE class in garden maintenance.

Casey Matney of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service will go over common plant diseases, pathogens, and nutrient deficiencies. Learn what to look for and how to address problems as they arise, and we may see some signs in the KBC Grows high tunnel!

Class begins in Bayview Hall room 102 and moves to the KBC high tunnel across the parking lot. Offered in partnership with Homer Soil and Water Conservation District. 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.

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!

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.

A Wildcrafting Workshop at Inspiration Ridge Preserve

Celebrate the many uses of the familiar Devil’s Club (Oplopanax horridus) at Inspiration Ridge Preserve with a bead-making workshop! We will use the dried stalk to create our own beads and turn them into jewelry, with an option to decorate and paint them!

All materials provided.

On Thursday, July 24, at 5:30 PM, Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer will offer a FREE class in garden maintenance.

Casey Matney of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service will go over common plant diseases, pathogens, and nutrient deficiencies. Learn what to look for and how to address problems as they arise, and we may see some signs in the KBC Grows high tunnel!

Class begins in Bayview Hall room 102 and moves to the KBC high tunnel across the parking lot. Offered in partnership with Homer Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information call (907) 235-1674.

On Saturday, July 26, at 1:00 PM, Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer will offer a FREE class in garden maintenance.

Join Monica Kopp and Victoria Monsaint-Queeney of Homer Soil & Water to get down and dirty while learning key soil health principles. We'll run tests to see how to tell if the soil is healthy or not, and learn what management practices can improve your garden soil. We'll also get up close and personal with beneficial soil organisms and learn about the soil food web. Bring a small sample of your own soil to test how healthy it is!

Class begins in Bayview Hall, room 102, and moves to the KBC high tunnel across the parking lot. Offered in partnership with Homer Soil and Water Conservation District. 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