Join the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges to Find Your Wild!

Find Your Wild with the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges by coming out to Soldotna, AK, on Tuesday, September 16, at 3 pm to head out for a Friends-led walk or by coming to Homer, AK, on Saturday, October 4, between 10 am and 1:30 pm for a 5K walk on the Homer Spit starting at Mariner Park.

You can register below ahead of time, or feel free to drop in!

Event Details:

Event #1 

Date – September 16, 2025

Time –  3 pm

Location – Soldotna, AK; Kenai National Wildlife Refuge visitor center (33398 Ski Hill Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669)

Join on Tuesday, September 16, at 3 pm. Meet at the visitor center to head out for a Friends-led walk.

 

Event #2 

Date – October 4, 2025

Time –  10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Location – Homer, AK – Mariner Park, Base of the Homer Spit

Drop in for a self-guided event with Friends and info at Mariner Park in Homer, AK!

On Saturday, October 4, drop in between 10 am and 1:30 pm for a 5K walk on the Homer Spit starting at Mariner Park. You can walk, bike, or skate a 5K. Learn about the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge along the way. Bring your leashed dog to earn a B.A.R.K. Ranger Badge.

For questions about these events please contact Poppy Benson at poppyb.ak@gmail.com.