Welcome to the Eagle River Nature Center

The Eagle River Nature Center is operated by a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide connections to nature through interpretive education, resource protection and outdoor opportunities. The Nature Center is located within Chugach State Park – one of Alaska’s largest state parks and within 40 minutes driving distance from downtown Anchorage and 12 miles from Eagle River town.

What You’ll Find at the End of Eagle River Road

You’ll discover the beauty of the Eagle River Valley as you begin your drive along Eagle River Road. Residential areas will give way to breathtaking views of glacially-carved mountains. At Mile 12 you will reach the log cabin visitor center – a threshold for connecting to the ever-changing landscape beyond.

Contact phone number, fax and address

Phone: 907-694-2108   Fax: 907-694-2119

Eagle River Nature Center

32750 Eagle River Road

Eagle River, AK 99577

501c3 non-profit #92-0156981 estab. 1996

Building Hours: 

May-August, 7 days, 10am-5pm

September, Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm closed Mondays

October-April, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm

Trails always accessible.

 

 

What's New

The 2011-2012 Dick Griffith Challenge is underway. Click here for details and a chance to release an eagle into the wild. 

2012 NIGHT WITH THE STARS Sunday, Jan. 29th, 5:30-9pm. Guest speaker: Emmy nominated Astronomer and visual artist Jose Francisco Salgado will present the premier of MOONRISE. Tickets $100/person, tables of 8 available. Almost sold out so get your tickets soon!

Book your cabin or yurt reservation online.  We no longer take reservations by phone. Go to RENTALS to reserve.

Info on how to make a pulk (baggage carrying sled).

ICY RIVER RAMPAGE 20 mile bike race on Eagle River, Sat, February 25, 2012 at 1pm. 

How to Make an Ice Lantern

Winter Bird Feeding

Planning for the Future of the Eagle River Nature Cntr: Visit

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/ for the the pre-development site plan.

Click here for more info on what's happening or take a look at our most recent member newsletter for updates. 

Many thanks to the Rasmuson Foundation, the REI Foundation ($10K to fund a new public use yurt), the BP Foundation and the Chugiak Eagle River Foundation for awarding the Nature Center generous grants for projects and equipment purchases in 2011.

See a complete list of corporate sponsors here.

Public comments on Chugach State Park's Management Plan is posted at this link.

To receive program updates by email click here.