Fireside Chat Series
Come spend the evening by the fire listening to a timely tale about science in real life. All programs begin at 7:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Complimentary hot drinks and cookies provided courtesy of the Friends of the Campbell Creek Science Center.
April 15: Wolverines
Its scientific name means glutton. Its nicknames include devil bear and woods devil. It has a reputation for being fierce and cunning. Does the wolverine deserve its reputation and nicknames? Come find out! Howard Golden, wildlife biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, will discuss wolverine life history, status, populations in Alaska and near Anchorage, and more.
May 20: Homesteading Alaska Style
Alaska wasn’t even part of the United States when Congress passed the Homestead Act of 1862. But between 1898 when homesteading began here and 1986 when it ended, people filed thousands of homestead claims in Alaska. Many of these claims fell under special Alaska-only amendments to the original Homestead Act. Come learn more about the often times surprising story of homesteading in Alaska from Robert King, archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management.
Early Morning Bird Walks in May
Develop and fine-tune your birding skills and witness the progression of songbird migration through the Campbell Tract this spring. Join BLM staff and Anchorage Audubon Society members for a series of early morning outdoor bird walks on Thursdays in May. Please dress appropriately for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain. Hot cocoa and coffee will be available at the Science Center afterwards.
Dates: May 7, 14, 21, & 28
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.
(Participants are free to leave early.)
Meet at the Campbell Creek Science Center parking lot. For more information, call 267-1247.
