Friends of Eagle River Nature Center

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Friends of Eagle River Nature Center Location: 32750 Eagle River Rd.Eagle River, AK 99577, Phone: 907-694-2108 Cabin/Yurt rentals are open as well!
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Summer 2021 Building Hours:
Starting June 2, Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

Trails are always open, even when the building is not.

Programs this week (10/16-10/18) at the Eagle River Nature Center: Little Explorers- Join in for an hour(ish) long hike...
10/11/2026

Programs this week (10/16-10/18) at the Eagle River Nature Center:

Little Explorers- Join in for an hour(ish) long hike on or near the Rodak trail at a toddler's pace! No registration necessary, just check in by 11am in the main ERNC building. The target audience for this program is babies & children up to age 6 accompanied by an adult. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Please leave furry friends at home

Jr Naturalist: Where the Wild Things Are- Have you ever encountered something in the woods you couldn’t explain? A mysterious shape, an unusual sound or an unexpected experience could be a cryptid legend in the making. Stop by the Education Yurt to dive deep into the significance of these legends and create your own legend for the ages.

Creepy Cryptid Hike- Suspend your scientific mind and explore the creepy world of cryptids. What creatures lurk in the woods on a dark night, and what significance do these legendary creatures hold for cultures around the world? Join us to find these answers and discover what else might be prowling the woods. Participation is limited to the first 15 registrants. Participants 12 years and up are welcome.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt- Check in at the front desk and pick up your spooky scavenger hunt check list! Explore the trails with your crew and see what evidence you can find that fall is here!

Calling all beaver enthusiasts! This week UAF doctoral student Sebastian Zavoico will be stopping by to tell us about hi...
10/05/2026

Calling all beaver enthusiasts! This week UAF doctoral student Sebastian Zavoico will be stopping by to tell us about his research into how beaver colonization of the Alaskan Arctic is impacting geophysical and ecological aspects of the north's unique systems. Sebastian's work deals with how beavers in areas underlain by permafrost impact the frozen substrate and stream ice, as well as the living communities that depend on them - from the plants to the fish to the birds.

Programs this week (10/9-10/11) at the Eagle River Nature Center:Little Explorers- Join in for an hour(ish) long hike o...
10/05/2026

Programs this week (10/9-10/11) at the Eagle River Nature Center:

Little Explorers- Join in for an hour(ish) long hike on or near the Rodak trail at a toddler's pace! No registration necessary, just check in by 11am in the main ERNC building. The target audience for this program is babies & children up to age 6 accompanied by an adult. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Please leave furry friends at home.

Guest Speaker Sebastian Zavoico: Beavers- Calling all beaver enthusiasts! This week UAF doctoral student Sebastian Zavoico will be stopping by to tell us about his research into how beaver colonization of the Alaskan Arctic is impacting geophysical and ecological aspects of the north's unique systems. Sebastian's work deals with how beavers in areas underlain by permafrost impact the frozen substrate and stream ice, as well as the living communities that depend on them - from the plants to the fish to the birds.

Jr Naturalist: Batty About Bats- Did you know Alaska is home to seven different species of bats? Stop by the main building to learn more about these elusive creatures, bust common bat myths and discover what challenges they face.

Book Signing: Alaska Meanderings- 70 Years of Outdoor Adventures- Stop in and meet local author Frank Baker and discuss his new book, Alaska Meanderings – 70 Years of Outdoor Adventures. Frank Baker's book is a collection of stories that recount his lifetime of Alaskan adventures. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, camping, climbing or a good anecdote, this book has a story for you! Baker will present some firsthand accounts of his adventures in the backcountry at 3pm, however he will have a table set up with some refreshments from 1-5pm, so feel free to stop in any time throughout the afternoon.

Heads up! Part of the upper parking lot will be closed tomorrow (10/4). The rest of the lot will still be open, as will ...
10/03/2026

Heads up! Part of the upper parking lot will be closed tomorrow (10/4). The rest of the lot will still be open, as will the trails. You may come across some some horses as you hike around the nature center tomorrow. They are part of an annual event and have permits to have horses within the park.

With October comes our winter hours! We will now be open Friday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, but as always, our trails are alwa...
10/01/2026

With October comes our winter hours! We will now be open Friday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, but as always, our trails are always open. Get out and enjoy the early snowfall! Here are our programs this week (10/2-10/4) at the Eagle River Nature Center:

Little Explorers- Join in for an hour(ish) long hike on or near the Rodak trail at a toddler's pace! No registration necessary, just check in by 11am in the main ERNC building. The target audience for this program is babies & children up to age 6 accompanied by an adult. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Please leave furry friends at home

Jr Naturalist: Eight Arms to Hold You- Spiders can conjure fear and mystery, but they’re also incredible engineers and play a key role in pest management! Swing by the Education Yurt to investigate which spiders live at Eagle River Nature Center and how they fit into the WEB of life!

Wild Reads: Every Living Thing- We are starting our ERNC book club! Our first book is "Every Living Thing" by Jason Roberts. Bring along your insights, some snacks and maybe a book idea for next month!

09/30/2026

First ❄️☺️

This Saturday (9/26), come down to the Eagle River Nature Center and show off your shelter building skills! Whether your...
09/23/2026

This Saturday (9/26), come down to the Eagle River Nature Center and show off your shelter building skills! Whether your shelter is a masterpiece or a little... wobbly, you’ll learn a ton, laugh even more, and get to show off your wilderness smarts in the great outdoors! Our Trails Manager and Chief Naturalist will be there to help you along the way. Registration is limited to 15 people. Geared towards elementary-age kids. https://ernc.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/event-detail?event=3053

🎉 **THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!** 🌲A huge thank you to everyone who came out, bid, donated, and supported the Eagle...
09/22/2026

🎉 **THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!** 🌲

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, bid, donated, and supported the Eagle River Nature Center’s September Nights: Dirty Thirty Auction Fundraiser! Your generosity and community spirit mean so much to us. ❤️

A special shoutout to ConocoPhillips for their generous sponsorship and support as well as all our table sponsors: Dore & Kevin Meyers, Firelake Preschool, Texas Gail & Lee Raymond, Tanner Gansert & Natalie Wagner, Sean Wagner, Matt & Lindsay Huckabee, Visit Anchorage, Anita Nelson, and Carl & Chris Lundgren.

Another huge shoutout to all our fabulous donors!!! This event would not be possible without the kindness of you all. Thank you for continuing to believe in our mission and for supporting our community. Check out our amazing donors here (and support them when you can): https://event.auctria.com/aeea3f79-90c3-4955-b4f4-ed0b4a7d66a9/d8751e10fddb11e9aebbed553e7d0e4c

Every bid, donation, and contribution helps keep the Nature Center thriving. We couldn’t do it without you! 🦉🌿

Thank you for being part of our nature-loving community!

P.S. just want to share our love for Alaska Premier Auctions who since 2018 have helped us exceed our fundraising goals! And….our love for el_senor_moose & Cuban Craving | Cuban Food for bringing tasty food…. And thanks to Steve Norwood for playing some rad tunes….and lost but not least, Odd Man Rush Brewing for being just the greatest brewery in Eagle River, bringing us all together one b**r at a time 🍻❤️

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32750 Eagle River Road
Eagle River, AK
99577

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19076942108

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