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January 2012Sunday, January 1st NEW YEAR’S DAY Center is open from Noon to 4pm for a special program hosted by Alaska State Parks. See info at bottom of this page for details.
Friday, January 6th, 7pm Astronomy Series APOLLO TO THE MOON Tonight’s presentation is by Scott Girard. Join our astronomers for this popular indoor and outdoor program. Every first and third Friday evening of the month, an astronomer will present a special topic (approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs) and answer your questions. If the skies are clear, be ready to go outside and view the night sky, using your own binoculars or telescope, or share the ones set up by our astronomers. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate after attending 6 programs and completing “Star Notes” –ask at the front desk. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Saturday, January 7th, 2pm Jr. Naturalist Program (grades K-6th) ANIMAL PUPPET STORYTELLING When you see wildlife along the trails or in your backyard, do you imagine what their conversation sounds like? Do you wish you could hear each animal’s unique story? Join Ginamaria Smith in bringing these stories to life using wildlife natural histories and animal puppets. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Saturday, January 7th, 3pm-5pm FAMILY-FRIENDLY WINTER SUNSET HIKE (Registration required) Join volunteer Liza Sanden on a leisurely afternoon hike of approximately 1.5 miles roundtrip, then enjoy some hot chocolate afterwards. Official sunset is at 4:03pm today. Limited to the first 16 people who register at 694-2108. This program is subject to cancellation in case of bad road/trail conditions or temperatures below 0 degrees F. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
January 7, Saturday evening, 4pm-7pm BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON HIKE (Registration required) Join volunteers Bob and Ann Fisher for a 5.25-mile round trip, evening hike on the South Fork Rim trail, starting from the Prospect Heights trailhead in Anchorage. Hikers should be in good shape, but may be beginners. The trail has a total elevation gain of about 850 feet. Hikers are advised to bring a daypack with a headlamp/flashlight, snacks, water, rain/snow clothing and warm layers. Snowshoes and/or ice cleats may be needed. There is a $5 parking fee (AK State Park day passes honored). The hike is limited to the first 12 people (at least 18 years old) who register by calling 694-2108.
Sunday, January 8th, 11am CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING FOR BEGINNERS (Registration required)
Sunday, January 8th, 2pm TRACKING ANIMALS IN THE SNOW Volunteer naturalist Beth Baker presents an indoor slideshow about reading animal tracks in the snow. Weather permitting, this will be followed by a short optional walk looking for animal tracks along the trails. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Saturday, January 14th, 10am-4pm AVALANCHE AWARENESS TRAINING (Free, Registration required) NAOI Alaska, the North America Outdoor Institute, offers an all-day course covering avalanche awareness, hazard assessment, trip planning, route selection, avalanche tools (transceivers, shovels and probes), and emergency response procedures. Course will be held at the Education Yurt, ¼ mile walk from main building. Pre-registration is required at www.naoiak.org or by calling (907) 376-2898. $5 parking for non-members.
Saturday, January 14th, 2pm Jr. Naturalist Program (grades K-6th) Winter presents some unique opportunities for fun in addition to sledding and snowball fights. Learn about making ice lanterns and ice candles, as well as some of the science behind snow and ice formation. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Sunday, January 15th, 2pm CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALASKA?
Friday, January 20th, 7pm Astronomy Series HOW SPACECRAFTS ARE DESIGNED Tonight’s presentation is by Michael Paoletti. See description on Jan 6th.
Saturday, January 21st, 10am-noon WEAVERS AND SPINNERS Club members spin, weave, and knit next to the woodstove. Please contact Sandy Quimby at 696-2680 for details, or if you’d like her to bring an extra spinning wheel for you to try. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Saturday, January 21st, 2pm Jr. Naturalist Program (grades K-6th) SNOW SHELTERS (Registration required) Volunteer Michael “Gus” Gustafson knows how to stay warm when left out in the cold! He’ll teach you how to build a “Quinzee” snow shelter if there’s enough snow. Dress for outdoor fun if temperatures are above 0 degrees F. Limited to the first 12 children (ages 6 and up) who register by calling 694-2108. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Sunday, January 22nd, 2pm WOODPECKERS How do woodpeckers peck without getting headaches? This and other questions will be addressed by naturalist Doris Ivory in an indoor slideshow presentation about these amazing birds who are frequent visitors to our winter suet feeders. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Saturday, January 28th, 2pm Jr. Naturalist Program (grades K-6th) LIFE UNDER THE SNOW An insulating blanket of snow helps plants and animals survive the cold. Learn
Sunday, January 29th NO PROGRAM today Center closes at 3pm for our annual Night with the Stars event. NIGHT WITH THE STARS special guest is astronomer/artist Jose Salgado from Chicago’s Adler Planetarium. Dinner by Aubergine Catering and Culinary Services. Wines by Specialty Imports and Beer by Moose’s Tooth. Thank you to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company for their generous sponsorship. Go to our homepage for links to tickets and additional information.
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