Published: September 27th, 2008 10:53 PM
Last Modified: September 27th, 2008 10:53 PM
ASTRONOMY
Checking skies for stars
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Richard Pellessier will present a program called “Stars Are People Too,” with a tribute to Jeff Medkeff. If the skies are clear, the class will view the night sky with binoculars or telescopes. Children can earn junior astronomer certificates after attending six programs and completing “star notes” — punch cards are at the front desk.
COST: Free; parking is $5 for non-members
CONTACT: 694-2108
FISHING
Homer Spit snagging legal
WHEN: Daily
WHERE: Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on Homer Spit
DETAILS: In order to not waste the salmon at the lagoon, snagging is legal for the rest of the year. Weights or bobbers following a hook may be used in the lagoon. All other sport fishing regulations remain in effect.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Nicky Szarzi, area management biologist, 1-907-235-8191
FLORA AND FAUNA
Beavers’ winter preparation
WHEN: 2 p.m. today
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Learn how beavers get ready for the cold with biologist David Mitchell. An optional one-mile walk to watch beavers at nearby ponds will follow.
COST: Free; parking is $5 for nonmembers.
CONTACT: 694-2108
Lecture on lichen
WHEN: 2 p.m. Oct. 5
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Volunteer Lilly Goodman will describe lichens that grow on rocks and trees. This outdoor program has a short indoor introduction followed by a one-mile walk.
COST: Free; parking is $5 for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Weekly Anchorage hikes
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday
WHERE: Bicentennial Park Smoke Jumper parking lot on Monday, Hilltop Ski Area Chalet on Thursday DETAILS: Alaska Outdoors weekly hikes. Monday hike an easier trail suitable for kids. Thursday is a mountain trail.
COST: $1
CONTACT: 770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org
Nordic walking introduction
WHEN: 6:15 p.m. Oct. 6, 8, 13
WHERE: Bittner House on Campbell Creek Trail Oct. 6, Klatt Elementary Oct. 8, Springhill Elementary Oct. 13
DETAILS: Nordic walking poles add stability and balance while you get joint-saving low-impact and outdoor exercise. This easy class focuses on equipment, techniques for personal or group nordic walking and runs concurrently with bi-weekly nordic walking workouts. Some poles are loaned in class. Ages 12 and up. COST: $25 per session
CONTACT: Ronn Randall, 343-4260
KIDS
Learn about moose
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Junior naturalists will follow a staff naturalist on an outdoor sleuthing adventure to follow moose tracks and figure out what the moose are up to.
COST: Free; parking is $5 for nonmembers.
CONTACT: 694-2108
LECTURES
Nobel winner on climate change
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Islands and Ocean Visitor Center in Homer
DETAILS: Michael Schlesinger will present “Climate Change 101: Some Hard Truths You Should Know.” Professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Illinois, where he directs the Climate Research Group, Schlesinger received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. According to Schlesinger, reducing the emission of greenhouse gases is a geopolitical problem of unprecedented scope, and he projects a warming of 4°Centigrade this century. An expert in modeling, simulation and analysis of climate change, Schlesinger has edited four books, most recently “Human-Induced Climate Change: An Interdisciplinary Assessment.” Seats are limited.
COST: $5 donation suggested. Tickets available at the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.
CONTACT: Sharon Baur at sharonbaur@alaskarefugefriends.org, or 907- 226-2135
Discuss subsistence proposals
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Kenai Peninsula College, room 158
DETAILS: Kenai-Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will discuss board of fisheries proposals.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Gary Dawkins at 262-3993
Denali Park Road comments sought
WHEN: Oct. 15
WHERE: Not applicable
DETAILS: Scoping period for environmental impact statement to develop a plan to manage vehicles on Denali Park Road runs through Oct. 15. The plan aims to provide a quality experience for visitors while protecting wilderness values and maintaining the character of the road. Comments can be submitted by e-mail to parkplanning.nps.gov, or in writing to: Denali Park Planning, P.O. Box 588, Talkeetna 99676.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Miriam Valentine at 1-907-733-9102 or Miriam_Valentine@nps.gov.
SKIING
Winter-long ski training at APU
WHEN: Wednesday through April
WHERE: APU’s Moseley Sports Center
DETAILS: Winter-long ski training program aimed at U.S. Masters Nationals in Anchorage next spring. Registration has begun.
COST: $500 now, $500 by Wednesday
CONTACT: 564-8906; hbrooks@alaskapacific.edu, http://nordic.alaskapacific.edu/forms.php
Pre-season nordic training
WHEN: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Oct. 21-Nov. 25
WHERE: Chugiak and Eagle River trails. First meeting at Chugiak High School.
DETAILS: Tuesday and Thursday are dryland training, Saturday on snow — both classical and skate technique. Register at the first session. Form and schedule at: www.alaskanordicracing.org and www.ernsc.org
COST: $75 for all sessions; $50 for either the Tuesday/Thursday and the Saturday sessions
CONTACT: Daryl Farrens, 376-2169, farrens@mtaonline.net
SHOOTING
Brian Hill Memorial shoot
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5
WHERE: Rabbit Creek Shooting Park
DETAILS: The Hunter Information and Training Program; National Wild Turkey Federation, Tundra Toms chapter; and Outdoor Heritage Foundation sponsors the Brian Hill Memorial Shoot, with 50 birds (two rounds of five-stand shooting), and five-person squads available. Prizes are awarded to the top man and woman, senior boy and girl, and junior boy and girl.
COST: $50 per entry, lunch provided
CONTACT: 748-3358 or 267-2241 to register
WINTER GEAR SWAP
Get geared up for winter
WHEN: Ends today Equipment drop off 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pickup unsold goods 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: Sullivan Arena
DETAILS: Get all sorts of used winter sports gear discounted. World Cup Sports and Sunshine Sports are participating. Swap specials if you sign up for winter programs.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 346-3981
UAA outdoor gear swap
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11
WHERE: UAA Student Union Cafe, 2921 Spirit Way
DETAILS: Buy, sell or trade new or used gear. Free parking, admission and booth space. Consignment available. Expect tents, skis, snowboards and more. No firearms, household items or motorized gear.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 786-1204 or ayinfo@uaa.alaska.edu
WRITING
Sherwonit talks about new book
WHEN: 5:15-7 p.m. Oct. 7
WHERE: University of Alaska Anchorage Campus Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way
DETAILS: Alaska nature writer Bill Sherwonit reads from his new book “Living With Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey,” and discusses how we get to better know our home.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 786-4782
Compiled by Daily News outdoors reporter Mike Campbell. Deadline for submission is 9 a.m. Monday. E-mail items to outdoors@adn.com, fax to 258-2157 or mail to Anchorage Daily News, P.O. Box 149001, Anchorage 99514-9001.
Site of the week
www.hatcherpasslodge.com:
There was only a trace of snow at Hatcher Pass Lodge at midweek, but it won’t be long before skiers will be out.
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