The United Nations General Assembly designated 2011 International Year of Forests (IYF). IYF was a global platform to celebrate and highlight actions being taken by individuals, communities, government agencies, and private groups to sustainably manage and conserve the world’s forests.
To celebrate, Alaska’s national forests–the Chugach and Tongass–launched a year-long campaign to bring attention to the critical resources, innovative programs, and celebrations that allow individuals to explore their backyard, celebrate their heritage, and find their inspiration day in and day out. The Chugach and Tongass also released a collectible poster series, which was designed by Solstice Advertising and won awards from the Alaska chapters of both the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Public Relations Society of America.
To celebrate, Alaska’s national forests–the Chugach and Tongass–launched a year-long campaign to bring attention to the critical resources, innovative programs, and celebrations that allow individuals to explore their backyard, celebrate their heritage, and find their inspiration day in and day out. The Chugach and Tongass also released a collectible poster series, which was designed by Solstice Advertising and won awards from the Alaska chapters of both the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Public Relations Society of America.
IYF events were held in communities throughout the Tongass and Chugach National Forests over the course of the year. For a comprehensive list of these events, check out the information below:
January 2011
1/19-1/20 Prince of Wales Island Watershed Symposium (Prince of Wales)
1/21 Stedman Elementary Barn Dance (Petersburg)
February 2011
2/3-2/6 Cordova Iceworm Festival (Cordova)
2/7-2/11 Alaska Forum on the Environment (Anchorage)
2/16 Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration (Ketchikan)
2/19 Girl Scout Thinking Day (Ketchikan, Petersburg)
2/24 Sitka Conservation Society Backwoods and Water Series Talk (Sitka)
March 2011
3/1 Launch of IYF on Alaska's National Forests
3/4 Friday Night Insight: Alaska Ship & Dry Dock (Ketchikan)
3/11 Friday Night Insight: "Rock" Memorabilia (Ketchikan)
3/11 Fireside Lecture: One Step at a Time, Hiking the Chilkoot Trail (Juneau)
3/18 Friday Night Insight: Alaska Oceans Film Festival (Ketchikan)
3/18 Fireside Lecture: Bats in the Backyard, Flyers in the Forest (Juneau)
2/16 Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration (Ketchikan)
2/19 Girl Scout Thinking Day (Ketchikan, Petersburg)
2/24 Sitka Conservation Society Backwoods and Water Series Talk (Sitka)
March 2011
3/1 Launch of IYF on Alaska's National Forests
3/4 Friday Night Insight: Alaska Ship & Dry Dock (Ketchikan)
3/11 Friday Night Insight: "Rock" Memorabilia (Ketchikan)
3/11 Fireside Lecture: One Step at a Time, Hiking the Chilkoot Trail (Juneau)
3/18 Friday Night Insight: Alaska Oceans Film Festival (Ketchikan)
3/18 Fireside Lecture: Bats in the Backyard, Flyers in the Forest (Juneau)
3/22-3/24 Copper River Delta Science Symposium (Cordova)
3/25 Friday Night Insight: Naaxiin, Haida Chilkat Weaving (Ketchikan)
3/25 Friday Night Insight: Naaxiin, Haida Chilkat Weaving (Ketchikan)
3/25 Fireside Lecture: Wilderness Through a Different Lens, Writers and Students on the Water (Juneau)
3/26 Wearable Arts Show (Petersburg)
April 2011
3/26 Wearable Arts Show (Petersburg)
April 2011
4/1-4/30 2011 Alaska Hummingbird Festival (Ketchikan)
4/6 Salmon in the Trees Opening Reception and Presentation (Sitka)
4/6-4/29 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Sitka)
4/22 Earth Day
4/23 Earth Day Celebration at MGVC (Juneau)
4/22-4/25 Annual Fisher Fest (Wrangell)
4/22 Parade of Species & Community BBQ (Sitka)
4/6 Salmon in the Trees Opening Reception and Presentation (Sitka)
4/6-4/29 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Sitka)
4/22 Earth Day
4/23 Earth Day Celebration at MGVC (Juneau)
4/22-4/25 Annual Fisher Fest (Wrangell)
4/22 Parade of Species & Community BBQ (Sitka)
5/2-5/7 Classrooms for Climate (Anchorage)
5/5 Natural History Seminar: Project BudBurst - Watching Spring Walk North (Sitka)
5/5 Natural History Seminar: Project BudBurst - Watching Spring Walk North (Sitka)
5/5-5/8 Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival (Cordova)
5/7 Begich, Boggs Visitor Center Opens for Season (Portage Valley)
5/7-5/8 Celebration of International Migratory Bird Day (Juneau)
5/12-5/15 Little Norway Festival (Petersburg)
5/13 5th Grade Forest Education Day (Sitka)
5/16 Alaska Arbor Day
5/20-5/22 Dry Bay Celebration (Yakutat)
June 2011
All of June-Fish Follies Juried Art Show (Cordova, AK)
5/7 Begich, Boggs Visitor Center Opens for Season (Portage Valley)
5/7-5/8 Celebration of International Migratory Bird Day (Juneau)
5/12-5/15 Little Norway Festival (Petersburg)
5/13 5th Grade Forest Education Day (Sitka)
5/16 Alaska Arbor Day
5/20-5/22 Dry Bay Celebration (Yakutat)
June 2011
All of June-Fish Follies Juried Art Show (Cordova, AK)
6/1-8/15 PWSCC Kids Science Camps
6/10-6/11 PWSSC Cooper River Nouveau (Cordova, AK)
6/10-6/11 Starrigavan Free Weekend of Camping (Sitka)
6/11 National Get Outdoors Day
6/11 Family Fishing Day (Juneau)
6/11 Island-wide Kids' Fishing Day (Klawock)
6/11 Swan Lake Kids' Fishing Day (Sitka)
6/11 Guided Hikes on Starrigavan Loop Trails (Sitka)
6/16 Senior Bag Lunch by a Campfire (Sitka)
6/17 Starrigavan Native Plant Walk (Sitka)
6/18 Kids' Fishing Day (Hoonah)
6/18-6/19 BioBlitz (Juneau/Auke Bay)
6/24-6/27 Trout Lake Native Plant Enhancement Volunteer Stewardship Project (Chugach)
6/23 Senior Bag Lunch by a Campfire (Sitka)
6/25 Kids' Fishing Day (Ketchikan)
6/26 Chugach Children's Forest Youth Expedition Series kicks off for summer (Chugach)
6/30 Senior Bag Lunch by a Campfire (Sitka)
6/11 National Get Outdoors Day
6/11 Family Fishing Day (Juneau)
6/11 Island-wide Kids' Fishing Day (Klawock)
6/11 Swan Lake Kids' Fishing Day (Sitka)
6/11 Guided Hikes on Starrigavan Loop Trails (Sitka)
6/16 Senior Bag Lunch by a Campfire (Sitka)
6/17 Starrigavan Native Plant Walk (Sitka)
6/18 Kids' Fishing Day (Hoonah)
6/18-6/19 BioBlitz (Juneau/Auke Bay)
6/24-6/27 Trout Lake Native Plant Enhancement Volunteer Stewardship Project (Chugach)
6/23 Senior Bag Lunch by a Campfire (Sitka)
6/25 Kids' Fishing Day (Ketchikan)
6/26 Chugach Children's Forest Youth Expedition Series kicks off for summer (Chugach)
6/30 Senior Bag Lunch by a Campfire (Sitka)
July 2011
7/4 Old Time Downtown 4th of July Parade (Cordova)
7/9-7/10 Wildflowers of the Chugach Field Seminar (Chugach)
7/23 Family Fishing Day (Yakutat)
7/23-7/24 BioBlitz on the Chugach Children's Forest (Portage Valley)
7/27-7/30 Copper River Wild! Salmon Festival (Cordova)
7/23 Family Fishing Day (Yakutat)
7/23-7/24 BioBlitz on the Chugach Children's Forest (Portage Valley)
7/27-7/30 Copper River Wild! Salmon Festival (Cordova)
7/27-7/31 Bearfest (Wrangell)
7/27-8/16 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Wrangell)
7/29 Book Signing by Matthias Breiter (Ketchikan)
7/29 Iditarod Presentation by Angie Taggart (Ketchikan)
7/31 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: The Way of the Wolf (Ketchikan)
August 2011
7/27-8/16 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Wrangell)
8/4-9/29 Film: "Ketchikan: A Fish Story" (Ketchikan)
8/5 Presentation by Artist Dave Rubin (Ketchikan)
8/5-9/30 Art Exhibit by Artist Dave Rubin (Ketchikan)
8/7 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Bountiful Black Bears (Ketchikan)
8/12 Mary Ida Henrikson Art Show Opening (Ketchikan)
8/13 A Day on Deer Mountain (Ketchikan)
8/14 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Corvid Curiosity (Ketchikan)
8/25 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning: The Alaskan Problem (Ketchikan)
8/25 Prince of Wales Restoration Celebration (Craig)
8/25-9/19 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Craig)
8/26-8/28 Fungus Fair (Girdwood)
September 2011
8/25-9/19 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Craig)
9/1-9/4 Fungus Festival (Cordova)
9/7-9/11 Tongass Rainforest Festival (Petersburg)
9/10 Tongass National Forest Day
9/19 Amy Gulick Salmon in the Trees Presentation (Craig)
9/24 National Public Lands Day
9/27 Salmon in the Trees Artist's Reception and Presentation (Juneau)
9/27-10/29 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Juneau)
9/30 Greenfire Film Screening (Juneau)
10/1 Greenfire Film Screening (Ketchikan)
7/29 Iditarod Presentation by Angie Taggart (Ketchikan)
7/31 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: The Way of the Wolf (Ketchikan)
August 2011
7/27-8/16 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Wrangell)
8/4-9/29 Film: "Ketchikan: A Fish Story" (Ketchikan)
8/5 Presentation by Artist Dave Rubin (Ketchikan)
8/5-9/30 Art Exhibit by Artist Dave Rubin (Ketchikan)
8/7 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Bountiful Black Bears (Ketchikan)
8/12 Mary Ida Henrikson Art Show Opening (Ketchikan)
8/13 A Day on Deer Mountain (Ketchikan)
8/14 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Corvid Curiosity (Ketchikan)
8/25 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning: The Alaskan Problem (Ketchikan)
8/25 Prince of Wales Restoration Celebration (Craig)
8/25-9/19 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Craig)
8/26-8/28 Fungus Fair (Girdwood)
September 2011
8/25-9/19 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Craig)
9/1-9/4 Fungus Festival (Cordova)
9/7-9/11 Tongass Rainforest Festival (Petersburg)
9/10 Tongass National Forest Day
9/19 Amy Gulick Salmon in the Trees Presentation (Craig)
9/24 National Public Lands Day
9/27 Salmon in the Trees Artist's Reception and Presentation (Juneau)
9/27-10/29 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit (Juneau)
9/30 Greenfire Film Screening (Juneau)
10/1 Greenfire Film Screening (Ketchikan)
Event Details:
2/7-2/11 Alaska Forum on the Environment
This year we will offer over 80 technical breakout sessions and sensational Keynote Events. For 2011, we will continue to offer the a full comprehensive series of sessions on climate change, energy, environmental regulations, cleanup and remediation, fish & wildlife, solid waste, and special programs for Alaskan youth.
Location: Anchorage Dena'ina Convention Center, Anchorage
More information: http://akforum.com/
2/16 Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration
Come by the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day! Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich was a Tlingit Native Alaskan who worked to end racial discrimination against Alaska Natives. Celebration and program begin at 6pm.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
Time: 6:00pm
2/24 Sitka Conservation Society Backwoods and Water Series Talk: "Yellow Cedar Decline on the Tongass: Update on Current Research"
Paul Hennon, a researcher with the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station in Juneau, will present some of the most current research into the die-off and decline of yellow cedar. Sitkans, familiar with the areas of standing dead cedar trees along Peril Strait and other locations within the Sitka Community Use Area, will be able to gain a more thorough understanding of the dynamics of these ecological changes and how it fits into historic and present climate change. As Paul describes, yellow cedar can be thought of as a canary in the coalmine and gives us opportunities to understand, monitor, and respond to climate change in forests around Sitka. This presentation is part of the Sitka Conservation Society's Backwoods and Waters Series as well as part of the United Nation's 2011 International Year of the Forest.
Location: University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka
Time: 7:00pm
3/11 Friday Night Insight: “Rock” Memorabilia
Dave Rubin, known mostly as a painter, tells the story of the making of The Rock, Ketchikan’s new monument on the dock. The impressive bronze sculpture features seven life-size figures: Chief Johnson, The Logger, The Miner, The Fisherman, The Pilot, The Pioneer Woman, and The Native Drummer. Come trace the story from the submission of the original drawing to the unveiling on July 4th, 2010, and enjoy the many pictures and anecdotes to match.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 7:00pm
3/11 Fireside Lecture: One Step at a Time, Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Ranger Kari Rain issues permits to hundreds of hikers eager to follow in the footsteps of 1898’s goldseekers. Hear what the Skagway ranger tells them about preparing for the contemporary trek.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
3/18 Friday Night Insight: Alaska Oceans Film Festival
Showtime is 6 p.m. Now is your chance to sit back and row across the Atlantic, swim with the world’s biggest mammal, surf Ireland, and more in this action-packed evening of short films. This program is sponsored by the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Alaska Geographic, Alaska Cruise Association, and the Alaska Center for the Environment.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 6:00pm
3/18 Fireside Lecture: Bats in the Backyard, Flyers in the Forest
Find out how you can become a bat detective and participate in the search for bats in the Juneau area. Karen Blejwas searches the evening sky for the gently flapping wings of bats. Aided by digital bat detectors the Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist listens for echolocation signals.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
3/22-3/24 Copper River Delta Science Symposium
Alaska’s Copper River delta is the largest contiguous wetland on the Pacific Coast of North America and an important region for both fish and wildlife. The delta provides vital salmon habitat, serves as a key shorebird stopover and breeding site, and is the primary nesting area for Dusky Canada Geese. To better integrate current knowledge and plan future research efforts, the Copper River Delta Science Symposium will focus on the delta as a system, covering topics from hydrology and geomorphology to avian nesting ecology and trophic relationships. This conference will provide an opportunity for inter-disciplinary examination of the delta and to identify future research needs to help manage and conserve this ecologically significant area in the face of climate change and other environmental transformations.
Location: The Little Chapel, Cordova
More information: http://www.alaskaseagrant.org/crdss
3/25 Friday Night Insight: Naaxiin: Haida Chilkat Weaving
Evelyn Vanderhoop is a contemporary Haida weaver carrying on the techniques perfected by her ancestors. Her style of weaving includes both Ravenstail and Chilkat weaving. Evelyn is the daughter of renowned Haida weaver Delores Churchill. She recently completed a Chilkat robe and is the first Haida weaver to accomplish this monumental task in many years. In addition to the Chilkat robe, Evelyn’s projects and commissions include a collaborative Ravenstail robe with Delores Churchill, a curve style Chilkat dance apron, three curve style Ravenstail dance aprons, and a button robe detailed with Ravenstail weaving on three borders.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 7:00pm
3/25 Fireside Lecture: Wilderness Through a Different Lens, Writers and Students on the Water
Students Sarah Donohoe and Andrew Gregovich share experiences from their 2010 US Forest Service Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness internships, and Juneau writer Aleria Jensen reads poems and essays from her “Voices of the Wilderness” artist-inresidence program.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
More information: http://www.voicesofthewilderness.blogspot.com/
4/1 Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show Opening Reception
Alaskan artists display their works of migratory birds of Alaska. Meet the artists and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres provided by the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau.
Location: Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, Ketchikan
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
4/1-4/30 2011 Alaska Hummingbird Festival
The petite but mighty Rufous Hummingbird is the mascot for this festival. Join us in welcoming this pennyweight flyer and other migratory birds back to Ketchikan, Alaska.
Location: Ketchikan
More information: Click here for a PDF with the month's festival events
4/6 Salmon in the Trees Opening Reception and Presentation
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests. Dessert will be served and families are welcome.
Location: Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center, Sitka
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, Presentation begins at 7:00pm
Exhibit run: April 6-29, Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
4/22 "Parade of Species" and Community BBQ
Sitkans will line the sidewalks of Lincoln Street on Friday, April 22nd, to see the annual Parade of the Species. This event, sponsored by the Sitka Conservation Society, is an Earth Day tradition in Sitka. Children dress up in costumes of their favorite animals and march through town with their friends and families. Smokey Bear and Sammy the Salmon are expected to attend. Afterward, a post-parade barbeque and Earth Day inspired potluck will be held at the Boys and Girls Club. Prizes for the parade will be awarded in many different categories including Most Realistic, Best Use of Recycled Materials, and more! There will also be booths and other activities in celebration of Earth Day.
Time: Parade line-up begins at 2:30pm
Location: Parade line-up begins at the Pioneer Home, followed by a barbeque held at the Boys and Girls Club
4/23 Earth Day Celebration at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Join us in celebrating Earth Day in the Tongass National Forest! Local organizations will provide tables of information and activities for all ages, including children's recycle crafts, a scavenger hunt, a "signs and tracks" trail hike, a Billion Acts of Green, and lots of music and dancing.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
5/2-5/7 Classrooms for Climate: A Symposium on the Changing Chugach, Northern Ecosystems, and the Implications for Science and Society
Classrooms for Climate is organized by the Chugach National Forest and UAA in partnership with the Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center, Alaska Geographic, and the Northern Forum. Alaska is ground zero for climate change, and the Chugach and neighboring landscapes, with world famous glaciers and watersheds, are an extended classroom for researchers, educators, and students around the world seeking to understand the potential physical, biological, cultural and socio-economic impacts.
2/16 Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration
Come by the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day! Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich was a Tlingit Native Alaskan who worked to end racial discrimination against Alaska Natives. Celebration and program begin at 6pm.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
Time: 6:00pm
2/24 Sitka Conservation Society Backwoods and Water Series Talk: "Yellow Cedar Decline on the Tongass: Update on Current Research"
Paul Hennon, a researcher with the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station in Juneau, will present some of the most current research into the die-off and decline of yellow cedar. Sitkans, familiar with the areas of standing dead cedar trees along Peril Strait and other locations within the Sitka Community Use Area, will be able to gain a more thorough understanding of the dynamics of these ecological changes and how it fits into historic and present climate change. As Paul describes, yellow cedar can be thought of as a canary in the coalmine and gives us opportunities to understand, monitor, and respond to climate change in forests around Sitka. This presentation is part of the Sitka Conservation Society's Backwoods and Waters Series as well as part of the United Nation's 2011 International Year of the Forest.
Location: University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka
Time: 7:00pm
3/11 Friday Night Insight: “Rock” Memorabilia
Dave Rubin, known mostly as a painter, tells the story of the making of The Rock, Ketchikan’s new monument on the dock. The impressive bronze sculpture features seven life-size figures: Chief Johnson, The Logger, The Miner, The Fisherman, The Pilot, The Pioneer Woman, and The Native Drummer. Come trace the story from the submission of the original drawing to the unveiling on July 4th, 2010, and enjoy the many pictures and anecdotes to match.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 7:00pm
3/11 Fireside Lecture: One Step at a Time, Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Ranger Kari Rain issues permits to hundreds of hikers eager to follow in the footsteps of 1898’s goldseekers. Hear what the Skagway ranger tells them about preparing for the contemporary trek.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
3/18 Friday Night Insight: Alaska Oceans Film Festival
Showtime is 6 p.m. Now is your chance to sit back and row across the Atlantic, swim with the world’s biggest mammal, surf Ireland, and more in this action-packed evening of short films. This program is sponsored by the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Alaska Geographic, Alaska Cruise Association, and the Alaska Center for the Environment.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 6:00pm
3/18 Fireside Lecture: Bats in the Backyard, Flyers in the Forest
Find out how you can become a bat detective and participate in the search for bats in the Juneau area. Karen Blejwas searches the evening sky for the gently flapping wings of bats. Aided by digital bat detectors the Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist listens for echolocation signals.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
3/22-3/24 Copper River Delta Science Symposium
Alaska’s Copper River delta is the largest contiguous wetland on the Pacific Coast of North America and an important region for both fish and wildlife. The delta provides vital salmon habitat, serves as a key shorebird stopover and breeding site, and is the primary nesting area for Dusky Canada Geese. To better integrate current knowledge and plan future research efforts, the Copper River Delta Science Symposium will focus on the delta as a system, covering topics from hydrology and geomorphology to avian nesting ecology and trophic relationships. This conference will provide an opportunity for inter-disciplinary examination of the delta and to identify future research needs to help manage and conserve this ecologically significant area in the face of climate change and other environmental transformations.
Location: The Little Chapel, Cordova
More information: http://www.alaskaseagrant.org/crdss
3/25 Friday Night Insight: Naaxiin: Haida Chilkat Weaving
Evelyn Vanderhoop is a contemporary Haida weaver carrying on the techniques perfected by her ancestors. Her style of weaving includes both Ravenstail and Chilkat weaving. Evelyn is the daughter of renowned Haida weaver Delores Churchill. She recently completed a Chilkat robe and is the first Haida weaver to accomplish this monumental task in many years. In addition to the Chilkat robe, Evelyn’s projects and commissions include a collaborative Ravenstail robe with Delores Churchill, a curve style Chilkat dance apron, three curve style Ravenstail dance aprons, and a button robe detailed with Ravenstail weaving on three borders.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 7:00pm
3/25 Fireside Lecture: Wilderness Through a Different Lens, Writers and Students on the Water
Students Sarah Donohoe and Andrew Gregovich share experiences from their 2010 US Forest Service Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness internships, and Juneau writer Aleria Jensen reads poems and essays from her “Voices of the Wilderness” artist-inresidence program.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
More information: http://www.voicesofthewilderness.blogspot.com/
4/1 Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show Opening Reception
Alaskan artists display their works of migratory birds of Alaska. Meet the artists and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres provided by the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau.
Location: Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, Ketchikan
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
4/1-4/30 2011 Alaska Hummingbird Festival
The petite but mighty Rufous Hummingbird is the mascot for this festival. Join us in welcoming this pennyweight flyer and other migratory birds back to Ketchikan, Alaska.
Location: Ketchikan
More information: Click here for a PDF with the month's festival events
4/6 Salmon in the Trees Opening Reception and Presentation
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests. Dessert will be served and families are welcome.
Location: Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center, Sitka
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, Presentation begins at 7:00pm
Exhibit run: April 6-29, Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
4/22 "Parade of Species" and Community BBQ
Sitkans will line the sidewalks of Lincoln Street on Friday, April 22nd, to see the annual Parade of the Species. This event, sponsored by the Sitka Conservation Society, is an Earth Day tradition in Sitka. Children dress up in costumes of their favorite animals and march through town with their friends and families. Smokey Bear and Sammy the Salmon are expected to attend. Afterward, a post-parade barbeque and Earth Day inspired potluck will be held at the Boys and Girls Club. Prizes for the parade will be awarded in many different categories including Most Realistic, Best Use of Recycled Materials, and more! There will also be booths and other activities in celebration of Earth Day.
Time: Parade line-up begins at 2:30pm
Location: Parade line-up begins at the Pioneer Home, followed by a barbeque held at the Boys and Girls Club
4/23 Earth Day Celebration at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Join us in celebrating Earth Day in the Tongass National Forest! Local organizations will provide tables of information and activities for all ages, including children's recycle crafts, a scavenger hunt, a "signs and tracks" trail hike, a Billion Acts of Green, and lots of music and dancing.
Location: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
5/2-5/7 Classrooms for Climate: A Symposium on the Changing Chugach, Northern Ecosystems, and the Implications for Science and Society
Classrooms for Climate is organized by the Chugach National Forest and UAA in partnership with the Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center, Alaska Geographic, and the Northern Forum. Alaska is ground zero for climate change, and the Chugach and neighboring landscapes, with world famous glaciers and watersheds, are an extended classroom for researchers, educators, and students around the world seeking to understand the potential physical, biological, cultural and socio-economic impacts.
Location: University of Alaska Anchorage
More information: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/classroomsforclimate/
5/5 Natural History Seminar: Project BudBurst - Watching Spring Walk North
Dr. Paul Alaback will discuss the timing of annual growth and development of plants (phenology), emphasizing the changes seen as spring spreads across the landscape. He will also discuss how the timing of plant phases, such as budding and flowering, over time can be used to investigate environmental signals such as climate change. Dr. Alaback is founder of Project BudBurst, a program dedicated to encouraging citizen scientists and students of all ages to observe of our natural world, collect information, and participate in scientific research and discovery. This presentation is sponsored by Sitka Sound Science Center, University of Alaska Southeast, and Sitka Conservation Society as part of their Natural History seminar series.
Location: University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus
Time: 7:00pm
5/7-5/8 Celebration of International Migratory Bird Day
The Tongass National Forest will host two weekend events focusing on local birds in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Southeast Alaska hosts a variety of long-distance travelers, including Arctic terns, a species now believed to have the longest life-time journey of any animal. On Saturday, May 7th, there will be a live songbird-banding demonstration at the Juneau Community Garden pavilion. U.S. Forest Service wildlife technicians will give attendees an up-close look at local species. Birds will be captured in nets, fitting with light-weight tags and safely released. Netting will be ongoing between 7:30am and 11:00am. On Sunday, May 8th, we will be welcoming back the Arctic terns at Photo Point Trail near Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Zoomed-in views through high-powered spotting scopes, art, prizes, and activities for learners of all ages are planned. Please join us between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.
More information: Contact Gwen Baluss at (907) 789-6254 or gbaluss@fs.fed.us
5/13 5th Grade Forest Education Day
This is an outdoor natural resource education program for 5th grade classes in Sitka. It has been sponsored by the Sitka Chapeter of Society of American Foresters and held annually since the 1960s. The Forest Service has been the major partner providing support. Students spend a day at and near Starrigavan Recreation Area visiting various educational learning stations (recreation, wildlife, fisheries, vegetation, silviculture, engineering and logging systems, soils and hydrology) and learning about careers and management work of natural resource professionals.
Location: Sitka
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
More information: Contact Sandy Russell at (907) 747-4216
6/2-6/5 Yakutat Tern Festival
The Yakutat Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Forest Service, and local community members and businesses are collaborating on planning a the 1st Annual Yakutat Tern Festival for 2011. The mission of the festival is to highlight the extraordinary natural and cultural resources of Yakutat and to stimulate the local economy by hosting a festival celebrating Aleutian Terns. Participants of the festival will enjoy birding activities, natural history field trips, art exhibits, educational events for kids and adults, Native cultural presentations and more.
Location: Yakutat
More information: http://yakutatternfestival.org/
6/11 Family Fishing Day
This fun-filled event will be held at Twin Lakes Park. There will be a fish printing station and boats available for fishing. Fishing gear will be provided by ADF&G.
Location: Twin Lakes Park, Juneau
More information: Please contact Barb Adams at (907) 586-8800
6/11 Island-Wide Kids' Fishing Day
This annual event will feature booths that include Ray Troll and how fish inspired his art career and art demonstration with the kids, Ketchikan Ship Yard and Dry Dock virtual reality welding and boat building demonstration, hatchery tours, fish identification and dissection, salmon slime and scales obstacle course, fun fish pond catch 'n release with ADF&G, angler ethics, knot tying, boating safety and water wise program, casting contest, fish printing, fly tying and fly fishing demonstrations, an appearance by Sammy Salmon and Smokey Bear, and a free barbeque provided by local "Spawnsors"!
Location: Prince of Wales Fish Hatchery, Klawock
More information: Please contact Brandy Prefontaine at (907) 828-3309
6/11 Swan Lake Kids' Fishing Day
The Sitka Ranger District partners wtih ADF&G and the local Sitka Rotary Club to put on this free event that includes fishing and fun, educational activities for children ages 2 to 12. Activities will include fishing, aquarium viewing, making fish prints, "Bug Booth" (aquatic insect identification), hot dog stand, a visit from Sammy Salmon, and prizes for everyone. Free registration begins at 8:00am. Fishing and other activities will be between 9:00am and 12:00pm. The awards ceremony is at 1:00pm.
Location: Sitka
Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm
More information: Please contact Ben Mann at (907) 747-6671
7/29 Book Signing by Matthias Breiter
Meet internationally renowned author, cinematographer and wildlife photographer, Matthias Breiter at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Friday, July 29th at 9:00 a.m. Breiter has been a guest lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution and his award winning nature photographs have been featured in the National Geographic, GEO, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, and numerous other publications worldwide. Matthias will give a 15 minute presentation in the movie theater at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. He will be signing his books in the Alaska Geographic Bookstore from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (15-minute presentations at 9:30am & 11:30am)
7/29 Iditarod Presentation by Angie Taggart
Listen to Ketchikan's own, Angie Taggart, as she describes her run in the last great race on earth, the Iditarod! Program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Friday, July 29th, 2011. This program is free and doors open at 6:30.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
7/31 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: The Way of the Wolf
Join us to discover the wild ways of the evasive predators that are a symbol of the northern forests and mountains here in Alaska. Meet at the Ward Lake Day Use Area. * Program will take place outdoors. Please dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Ward Lake, Ketchikan
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
More information: (907) 228-4106
7/27-8/16 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests.
Location: Nolan Center, Wrangell
Exhibit run: July 27-August 16
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
8/4-9/29 Film: "Ketchikan: A Fish Story
"Every Thursday, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center will feature "Ketchikan: A Fish Story," a 32-minute film about commercial fishing in southeast Alaska. The film will begin on the hour from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: Every Thursday on the hour from 9:00am-4:00 pm
8/5 Presentation by Artist Dave Rubin
Dave Rubin, known mostly as a painter, tells the story of the making of "The Rock", Ketchikan's new monument on the dock. The impressive bronze sculpture features seven life-size figures. Come trace the story from the submission of the original drawing to the unveiling on July 4th, 2010, and enjoy the many pictures and anecdotes to match.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
8/5-9/30 Art Exhibit by Artist Dave Rubin
Ketchikan artist Dave Rubin has a series of paintings, drawings, and charcoal scratchings on display in the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center through September 2011. The works are inspired by the forest and the people of southeast Alaska.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Exhibit run: Through September 30
8/7 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Bountiful Black Bears
Black Bears are a common sight here in Southeast Alaska during the summer. Come to take a look into the lives of these large animals and learn their secret to success. Meet at Ward Lake Day Use Area. *Program will take place outdoors. Please dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Ward Lake, Ketchikan
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
More information: (907) 228-4106
8/12 Mary Ida Henrikson Art Show Opening
Ketchikan Artist, Mary Ida Henrikson will have an art show featuring her "Fire Tree" series with an opening reception on August, 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. The show will be up through the end of September 2011.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Exhibit run: August 12-September 30
8/13 A Day on Deer Mountain
Come join us to take part in a fun filled day of outdoor activities and hiking on the Deer Mountain trail! Receive a hiking passport to track your progress on the way to the top and use it to win a variety of prizes throughout the event! Once you have arrived at the final destination, take part in the games and activities that will make this a day to remember! Remember to dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Deer Mountain Trail, Ketchikan
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
More information: Call Jesse Young at 907-228-4106
8/14 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Covid Curiosity
Stop by to curb your curiosity about the interesting and intelligent family of birds that includes ravens, jays, and magpies... otherwise known as corvids. Meet at the Ward Lake Day Use Area. *Program will take place outdoors. Please dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Ward Lake, Ketchikan
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
More information: (907) 228-4106
8/25 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning: The Alaskan Problem
Join Raymond RaLonde, Professor of Fisheries for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, to discover what makes algal blooms harmful and how you as coastal citizens can reduce your risk of encountering Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and respond to the problem.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 6:30pm
8/25 Prince of Wales Restoration Celebration
On Thursday, August 25, the public is invited to take part in the Prince of Wales Restoration Celebration, a day-long series of activities that will commemorate the completion of the Harris River Restoration Project. First, a daytime tour of the extensive project site leaves Craig High School at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Then, at 5:00 p.m. at Craig High School, the evening events will feature dinner and an awards ceremony, followed by a performance by the Klawock Heenya Dancers and a slide presentation by acclaimed photographer Amy Gulick, author of the book, Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest. Gulick’s talk also marks the opening of an exhibition of photographs from her book at Craig High School. The entire event is free and open to the public.
Location: Craig High School, Prince of Wales Island
Time: 11:00am-8:00pm
More information: (907) 826-3271
8/25-9/19 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests.
Location: Craig High School, Prince of Wales Island
Exhibit run: August 25-September 19
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
5/5 Natural History Seminar: Project BudBurst - Watching Spring Walk North
Dr. Paul Alaback will discuss the timing of annual growth and development of plants (phenology), emphasizing the changes seen as spring spreads across the landscape. He will also discuss how the timing of plant phases, such as budding and flowering, over time can be used to investigate environmental signals such as climate change. Dr. Alaback is founder of Project BudBurst, a program dedicated to encouraging citizen scientists and students of all ages to observe of our natural world, collect information, and participate in scientific research and discovery. This presentation is sponsored by Sitka Sound Science Center, University of Alaska Southeast, and Sitka Conservation Society as part of their Natural History seminar series.
Location: University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus
Time: 7:00pm
5/7-5/8 Celebration of International Migratory Bird Day
The Tongass National Forest will host two weekend events focusing on local birds in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Southeast Alaska hosts a variety of long-distance travelers, including Arctic terns, a species now believed to have the longest life-time journey of any animal. On Saturday, May 7th, there will be a live songbird-banding demonstration at the Juneau Community Garden pavilion. U.S. Forest Service wildlife technicians will give attendees an up-close look at local species. Birds will be captured in nets, fitting with light-weight tags and safely released. Netting will be ongoing between 7:30am and 11:00am. On Sunday, May 8th, we will be welcoming back the Arctic terns at Photo Point Trail near Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Zoomed-in views through high-powered spotting scopes, art, prizes, and activities for learners of all ages are planned. Please join us between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.
More information: Contact Gwen Baluss at (907) 789-6254 or gbaluss@fs.fed.us
5/13 5th Grade Forest Education Day
This is an outdoor natural resource education program for 5th grade classes in Sitka. It has been sponsored by the Sitka Chapeter of Society of American Foresters and held annually since the 1960s. The Forest Service has been the major partner providing support. Students spend a day at and near Starrigavan Recreation Area visiting various educational learning stations (recreation, wildlife, fisheries, vegetation, silviculture, engineering and logging systems, soils and hydrology) and learning about careers and management work of natural resource professionals.
Location: Sitka
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
More information: Contact Sandy Russell at (907) 747-4216
6/2-6/5 Yakutat Tern Festival
The Yakutat Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Forest Service, and local community members and businesses are collaborating on planning a the 1st Annual Yakutat Tern Festival for 2011. The mission of the festival is to highlight the extraordinary natural and cultural resources of Yakutat and to stimulate the local economy by hosting a festival celebrating Aleutian Terns. Participants of the festival will enjoy birding activities, natural history field trips, art exhibits, educational events for kids and adults, Native cultural presentations and more.
Location: Yakutat
More information: http://yakutatternfestival.org/
6/11 Family Fishing Day
This fun-filled event will be held at Twin Lakes Park. There will be a fish printing station and boats available for fishing. Fishing gear will be provided by ADF&G.
Location: Twin Lakes Park, Juneau
More information: Please contact Barb Adams at (907) 586-8800
6/11 Island-Wide Kids' Fishing Day
This annual event will feature booths that include Ray Troll and how fish inspired his art career and art demonstration with the kids, Ketchikan Ship Yard and Dry Dock virtual reality welding and boat building demonstration, hatchery tours, fish identification and dissection, salmon slime and scales obstacle course, fun fish pond catch 'n release with ADF&G, angler ethics, knot tying, boating safety and water wise program, casting contest, fish printing, fly tying and fly fishing demonstrations, an appearance by Sammy Salmon and Smokey Bear, and a free barbeque provided by local "Spawnsors"!
Location: Prince of Wales Fish Hatchery, Klawock
More information: Please contact Brandy Prefontaine at (907) 828-3309
6/11 Swan Lake Kids' Fishing Day
The Sitka Ranger District partners wtih ADF&G and the local Sitka Rotary Club to put on this free event that includes fishing and fun, educational activities for children ages 2 to 12. Activities will include fishing, aquarium viewing, making fish prints, "Bug Booth" (aquatic insect identification), hot dog stand, a visit from Sammy Salmon, and prizes for everyone. Free registration begins at 8:00am. Fishing and other activities will be between 9:00am and 12:00pm. The awards ceremony is at 1:00pm.
Location: Sitka
Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm
More information: Please contact Ben Mann at (907) 747-6671
7/29 Book Signing by Matthias Breiter
Meet internationally renowned author, cinematographer and wildlife photographer, Matthias Breiter at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Friday, July 29th at 9:00 a.m. Breiter has been a guest lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution and his award winning nature photographs have been featured in the National Geographic, GEO, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, and numerous other publications worldwide. Matthias will give a 15 minute presentation in the movie theater at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. He will be signing his books in the Alaska Geographic Bookstore from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (15-minute presentations at 9:30am & 11:30am)
7/29 Iditarod Presentation by Angie Taggart
Listen to Ketchikan's own, Angie Taggart, as she describes her run in the last great race on earth, the Iditarod! Program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Friday, July 29th, 2011. This program is free and doors open at 6:30.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
7/31 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: The Way of the Wolf
Join us to discover the wild ways of the evasive predators that are a symbol of the northern forests and mountains here in Alaska. Meet at the Ward Lake Day Use Area. * Program will take place outdoors. Please dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Ward Lake, Ketchikan
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
More information: (907) 228-4106
7/27-8/16 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests.
Location: Nolan Center, Wrangell
Exhibit run: July 27-August 16
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
8/4-9/29 Film: "Ketchikan: A Fish Story
"Every Thursday, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center will feature "Ketchikan: A Fish Story," a 32-minute film about commercial fishing in southeast Alaska. The film will begin on the hour from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: Every Thursday on the hour from 9:00am-4:00 pm
8/5 Presentation by Artist Dave Rubin
Dave Rubin, known mostly as a painter, tells the story of the making of "The Rock", Ketchikan's new monument on the dock. The impressive bronze sculpture features seven life-size figures. Come trace the story from the submission of the original drawing to the unveiling on July 4th, 2010, and enjoy the many pictures and anecdotes to match.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
8/5-9/30 Art Exhibit by Artist Dave Rubin
Ketchikan artist Dave Rubin has a series of paintings, drawings, and charcoal scratchings on display in the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center through September 2011. The works are inspired by the forest and the people of southeast Alaska.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Exhibit run: Through September 30
8/7 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Bountiful Black Bears
Black Bears are a common sight here in Southeast Alaska during the summer. Come to take a look into the lives of these large animals and learn their secret to success. Meet at Ward Lake Day Use Area. *Program will take place outdoors. Please dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Ward Lake, Ketchikan
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
More information: (907) 228-4106
8/12 Mary Ida Henrikson Art Show Opening
Ketchikan Artist, Mary Ida Henrikson will have an art show featuring her "Fire Tree" series with an opening reception on August, 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. The show will be up through the end of September 2011.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Exhibit run: August 12-September 30
8/13 A Day on Deer Mountain
Come join us to take part in a fun filled day of outdoor activities and hiking on the Deer Mountain trail! Receive a hiking passport to track your progress on the way to the top and use it to win a variety of prizes throughout the event! Once you have arrived at the final destination, take part in the games and activities that will make this a day to remember! Remember to dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Deer Mountain Trail, Ketchikan
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
More information: Call Jesse Young at 907-228-4106
8/14 Sunday Program at Ward Lake: Covid Curiosity
Stop by to curb your curiosity about the interesting and intelligent family of birds that includes ravens, jays, and magpies... otherwise known as corvids. Meet at the Ward Lake Day Use Area. *Program will take place outdoors. Please dress according to weather conditions and be prepared for rain.
Location: Ward Lake, Ketchikan
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
More information: (907) 228-4106
8/25 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning: The Alaskan Problem
Join Raymond RaLonde, Professor of Fisheries for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, to discover what makes algal blooms harmful and how you as coastal citizens can reduce your risk of encountering Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and respond to the problem.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 6:30pm
8/25 Prince of Wales Restoration Celebration
On Thursday, August 25, the public is invited to take part in the Prince of Wales Restoration Celebration, a day-long series of activities that will commemorate the completion of the Harris River Restoration Project. First, a daytime tour of the extensive project site leaves Craig High School at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Then, at 5:00 p.m. at Craig High School, the evening events will feature dinner and an awards ceremony, followed by a performance by the Klawock Heenya Dancers and a slide presentation by acclaimed photographer Amy Gulick, author of the book, Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest. Gulick’s talk also marks the opening of an exhibition of photographs from her book at Craig High School. The entire event is free and open to the public.
Location: Craig High School, Prince of Wales Island
Time: 11:00am-8:00pm
More information: (907) 826-3271
8/25-9/19 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests.
Location: Craig High School, Prince of Wales Island
Exhibit run: August 25-September 19
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
8/26-8/28 Girdwood Fungus Fair
Three day event celebrating all things fungal. Events include talks by local and visiting fungus gurus, guided mushroom walks, display of more than 100 mushroom specimens, 5k fun run, workshops on growing edible mushrooms at home or using mushrooms as dyes, and the ever popular five course fungus feast. Join one of the workshops on growing edible mushrooms at home, using mushrooms as dyes. The weekend focuses on expanding knowledge of local fungi and their importance in forest ecosystems.
Location: Girdwood, Alaska
More information: http://www.fungusfair.com/
9/7-9/11 Tongass Rainforest Festival
Three day event celebrating all things fungal. Events include talks by local and visiting fungus gurus, guided mushroom walks, display of more than 100 mushroom specimens, 5k fun run, workshops on growing edible mushrooms at home or using mushrooms as dyes, and the ever popular five course fungus feast. Join one of the workshops on growing edible mushrooms at home, using mushrooms as dyes. The weekend focuses on expanding knowledge of local fungi and their importance in forest ecosystems.
Location: Girdwood, Alaska
More information: http://www.fungusfair.com/
9/7-9/11 Tongass Rainforest Festival
Explore your backyard during the 4th Annual Tongass Rainforest Festival in Petersburg Sept. 7-11th. Stalk the wild edible mushroom. Capture the rainforest in watercolors. Journey through the land of flying squirrels. Take part in walks, talks, and crafts for all ages. Enjoy local flavors at the Taste of the Rainforest Potluck and Wild Berry Cook Off. The latest schedule of events can be found at http://www.tongassrainforestfestival.org/ or downloaded here.
Location: Petersburg
More information: http://www.tongassrainforestfestival.org/
9/27 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit Artist's Reception and Presentation
More information: http://www.tongassrainforestfestival.org/
9/27 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit Artist's Reception and Presentation
Join us for an exhibit viewing and book signing with complimentary Alaskan Brewing Co. beer and appetizers by The Silverbow Inn followed by a multimedia presentation with photographer Amy Gulick. Events are free and open to the public.
Location: Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC)
Time: 5:30pm reception and book signing, 7:30pm presentation
9/27-10/29 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests.
Location: Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC)
Exhibit run: September 27-October 29
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
9/30 Greenfire Film Screening
The film Greenfire is the story of Aldo Leopold's life and was produced in partnership with the US Forest Service and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Steve Densky, the Forest Service representative during the creation of the film, will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.
Location: Egan Lecture Hall at the University of the Alaska Southeast, Juneau
Time: 7pm
More information: http://www.greenfiremovie.com/
10/1 Greenfire Film Screening
The film Greenfire is the story of Aldo Leopold's life and was produced in partnership with the US Forest Service and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Steve Densky, the Forest Service representative during the creation of the film, will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 6pm
More information: http://www.greenfiremovie.com/
Location: Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC)
Time: 5:30pm reception and book signing, 7:30pm presentation
9/27-10/29 Salmon in the Trees Photography Exhibit
The photography exhibit Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest tells the story of the Tongass rain forest, where life interconnects in unexpected ways. For two years, writer and photographer Amy Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, islands, and salmon streams to document the Tongass National Forest. Join her on an unforgettable journey to one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth—one where Alaskans recreate, make a living, and meet the subsistence needs of their families in and around Alaska’s national forests.
Location: Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC)
Exhibit run: September 27-October 29
More information: www.salmoninthetrees.org/
9/30 Greenfire Film Screening
The film Greenfire is the story of Aldo Leopold's life and was produced in partnership with the US Forest Service and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Steve Densky, the Forest Service representative during the creation of the film, will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.
Location: Egan Lecture Hall at the University of the Alaska Southeast, Juneau
Time: 7pm
More information: http://www.greenfiremovie.com/
10/1 Greenfire Film Screening
The film Greenfire is the story of Aldo Leopold's life and was produced in partnership with the US Forest Service and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Steve Densky, the Forest Service representative during the creation of the film, will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.
Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan
Time: 6pm
More information: http://www.greenfiremovie.com/
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