Public Programs and Events
Are you curious to learn different ways to recreate on public lands? Do you want to deepen your knowledge of natural history or resource management? Or, slow down with a gentle self-guided mindfulness walk outdoors? Whatever your interest, the Campbell Creek Science Center has a program or experience for you!
The Campbell Creek Science Center offers both virtual and in-person programs. View the monthly schedule below.
Register for all fee-based in-person programs at Recreation.gov
Note: Recreation.gov charges a $1 non-refundable fee for each program ticket. Using Recreation.gov enables the CCSC to offer a wide variety of public programs and events.
Call (907) 267-1247 or email us with questions.
Public Programs & Monthly Events
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Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. – noon | Exploring Our Wild Kinship
Explore your kinship with nature and the local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. Learn about seasonal changes through mindful observation, practice nature journaling, and hold discussions in the forest in a welcoming environment. Everyone is welcome. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, September 13, 10–11:30 a.m. | TOTs: Seasonal Change
TOTs, or Time Outside Together, is a hands-on nature program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. This month, spend time with your TOT in the natural world and look for signs of seasonal change. This event is $5/family; register at Recreation.gov.
Monday, September 23, 6–8 p.m. I Latino Conservation Paint Night con Francisco Ramirez
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week by creating a painting of blueberries in the mountains with Francisco Ramirez. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, he is a local artist now residing in Anchorage. You can find his art and murals around town. This paint night is for anybody with an interest in creating art about nature and learning more about Latino culture. All skill levels are welcome. Everyone is an artist!
For ages 10 and up. This event is $40/person; register at Recreation.gov.
Thursday, September 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m. | World through Spontaneous Watercolors: Wildflowers
Calling anyone who loves a little color in their world! Join us for the World through Spontaneous Watercolors: Wildflowers. Watercolor painting is a fun, creative, and expressive way of portraying the beauty of wildflowers.
This program begins with a quick exploration in watercolor and brush techniques, to include splatter, spritz, tilt, and smear techniques to create neat effects for a spontaneous watercolor background. Then, work step-by-step with the instructor to create your own wildflower watercolor. For ages 12 and up. This event is $25/person; register at Recreation.gov.
Saturday, September 28, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Campbell Tract National Public Lands Day 2024
On Saturday, Sept. 28, spend the morning on volunteer projects at the BLM Campbell Tract. Projects include trail maintenance on the Moose Track Trail and on the new single-track trail and winterizing the nearby native plant gardens. Dress for the weather. BLM will provide tools, work gloves, and all other needed equipment. No experience is necessary. Just bring a water bottle and your enthusiasm to help out on public lands.
RSVP here: Campbell Tract National Public Lands Day Tickets, Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
8:30 a.m. Registration begins at the Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507
9:00 a.m. Service work
Noon Free lunch provided for volunteers
Our theme this year is "Together for Tomorrow." Volunteers of all ages and abilities will roll up their sleeves and join forces for a common goal - stewarding America's natural resources for future generations to enjoy.