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 established 1996

Building Hours:

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

May-September, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm

Trails always accessible. Group field trips available daily by appointment.

What's New

Thank you to all our 2013 Volunteers. Congratulations to Stacy Flagg and Gus Gustafson for being selected as Volunteers of the Year.

ALBERT LOOP TRAIL open!

ALL SCHOOL TEACHERS: Click here for details on naturalist classes.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Seeking Substitute Naturalists

Full description here.

We are no longer mailing our program schedules. You can find a list of programs in the bar to the left (Public Programs- Calendar) or view pdf versions:

November & December 2013 Program

January 2014 Program

Thank you to the REI Anchorage store staff for inviting us to set up an informational table in November.

Thank you to the Rasmuson Foundation and the REI Foundation for generous grants to support our trail work in 2013. Through the sponsorship of the Rasmuson Foundation we have recieved a Pre-Development Grant from the Foraker Group to help us plan a trail maintenance shop. Thank you!

Get your Crow Pass T-Shirt HERE!

We also have a Crow Pass Trail Facebook page for hikers to post information, plus maps and more.

NEW! University students in Anchorage have put together a website on the importance of PLACE BASED EDUCATION featuring the Eagle River Nature Center. Visit site here.