Education
Overview
Facilities
Booking & Inquiries
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Educational Programs
Kachemak Bay Research Reserve Educational Programs
Tide Tables
Planning Field Trips in Homer
Educational Programs Brochure
Educator's Guide and Seek & Find
Alaska Seabird
Curriculum
Local Map and Organizations
Overview
Educational programs at Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center:
- Incorporate experiential hands-on activities into learning
- Cover topics from Kachemak Bay to the farthest reaches of Alaska and beyond
- Include activities in the exhibit areas, lab, classrooms, and field sitesto fully extend the learning experience
- Are led by trained naturalists
- Promote respect for the unique natural treasures explored and experienced at Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Educational Programs
Both partner organizations at Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center offer educational programs (download our Educational Programs brochure).
- Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Educational Programs
- Kachemak Bay Research Reserve Educational Programs
Reservations, Booking & Inquiries
To schedule an educational program at Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, please contact the organization offering the specific sessions you are interested in:
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge ~or~ Kachemak Bay Research Reserve
If you can’t come to us, we may be able to adapt and carry our programs to your classroom. Just ask!
Facilities
The facilities at Alaska Islands & Ocean are set up to support you with your learner group:
- lab / classroom
- auditorium
- bus parking area
- student restrooms
- student mudroom
- outdoor amphitheater
- recycling containers
- bookstore / gift shop
- interactive exhibit halls
- trails to wetlands and beach
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
For a full list of our programs, please download our Educational Programs brochure.
| Grades | Marine Habitat | Marine Wildlife | Maritime History & Culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | Intertidal Life Exploration BB | Do Birds Wear Underwear? IOVC Otterly Wonderful Otters IOVC |
|
| 3-5 | Intertidal Life Exploration BB Nature Photo Workshop IOVC/BB |
"Club Mud” Shorebirds MB Seabird Adaptations IOVC Marine Mammals of Alaska IOVC Alaska’s Endangered Species IOVC |
World War II in the Aleutians IOVC |
| 6-8 | Intertidal Life Exploration BB Nature Photo Workshop IOVC/BB Island Biogeography TBD Oil Spill! TBD |
“Club Mud” Shorebirds MB |
Footprints on an Ancient Land IOVC Aleutian Archeology TBD |
| 9-12 | Intertidal Life Exploration BB Nature Photo Workshop IOVC/BB Island Biogeography TBD Oil Spill! TBD |
Trespassers in Nature IOVC Counting the Wild IOVC Climate Change & Marine Willdife TBD |
Aleutian Archeology TBD |
IOVC-Islands and Ocean Visitor Center... BB-Bishop’s Beach... MB-Mud Bay... TBD-To Be Developed
Booking & Inquiries
Lisa Matlock
Refuge Education Specialist s
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
907.226.4617
lisa_matlock@fws.gov
Kachemak Bay Research Reserve
For a full list of our programs by grade-level, please download our Educational Programs brochure.
- High Seas Drifters (Ocean Science), Grades K-12
- Estuary Ecology & Research (Estuarine/Coastal Science), Grades K-8
- Careers in Marine Science, Grades 4-12
Booking & Inquiries
Carmen Field
Education Specialist
Kachemak Bay Research Reserve
907.226.4659
carmen.field@alaska.gov
Tide Tables
Start planning now for spring field trips to the coast! We have extreme tides, but some are more extreme than others. View the Kachemak Bay tide tables to see how extreme they are!
Planning Field Trips in Homer
Ease your trip planning or expand your experience while in Homer! Visiting one of our educational partners at homerfieldtrips.com.
Alaska Seabird Curriculum
The Alaska Seabird Curriculum book offers lots of useful information for teachers!
