Upcoming Events

A hike especially for families with kids, expect 3-4 hours (3 miles round trip) along the Turnagain Arm Trail. 
RSVP: It is required to contact trip leader Jeanne Osnas (jldosnas@gmail.com) to reserve a spot. 

Join Glenn Brown for a six-plus hour hike. Total distance is about 8 miles with 2,250 feet of ascent. The hike will include some alternate trails on the ascent as well as a short side trip to a bog on the descent, so expect to see a wide variety of ecological niches and plants. Portions of the trail are easy walking but others, including the climb to the summit, are moderately difficult. Also, the trails are quite muddy in places, so expect to have muddy, wet boots by the end. Bring a lunch and warm garments as weather can change quickly above tree line.
RSVP Required: Contact Glenn Brown (gbrown@aknps.org) a few days before to confirm space and get an update about possible changes to the plan.

Expect 5-6 Hrs, 5 miles, with 1,763 feet ascent over Mt. Gordon Lyon in a loop route back to the parking lot. Local amateur expert lepidopterist Brian McGurgen, will co-lead the trip. Open to the public, but priority given to Native Plant Society members. Limit 15 participants. 
RSVP Required: Contact Dennis Ronsse (dennis.ronsse@gmail.com) to reserve a space and receive updates on possible changes due to weather.

Join Marilyn Barker for a scenic 1-mile walk along the Williwaw Nature Trail in Chugach National Forest. This trail showcases a beautiful mix of boreal and coastal forest plants nestled in a stunning glacial river valley. The trail is a highly accessible flat, gravel surface. This event is open to the public and AKNPS members. Don’t forget to bring a snack/lunch and water.
RSVP: Contact Marilyn Barker, marilynbarker29@gmail.com

Expect 2-2.5 hrs of bog walking. Bring knee boots, a hand lens if you have one, and bug repellent.
RSVP Required: Contact Marianne Batchelder (mebatch1@outlook.com) to confirm the correct meeting place and reserve a spot. 

Join Elizabeth Bluemink for a scenic 1-mile walk along the Williwaw Nature Trail in Chugach National Forest. This trail showcases a beautiful mix of boreal and coastal forest plants nestled in a stunning glacial river valley. The trail is a highly accessible flat, gravel surface. This event is open to the public and AKNPS members. Don’t forget to bring a snack/lunch and water.
RSVP: Contact Elizabeth Bluemink, ebluemink@aknps.org

A hike especially for families with kids, expect 3-4 hours, 3 miles round trip roundtrip to Blueberry Hill
RSVP: It is required to contact trip leader Jeanne Osnas (jldosnas@gmail.com) to reserve a spot. 

Join Beth Baker for a scenic 1-mile walk along the Williwaw Nature Trail in Chugach National Forest. This trail showcases a beautiful mix of boreal and coastal forest plants nestled in a stunning glacial river valley. The trail is a highly accessible flat, gravel surface. This event is open to the public and AKNPS members. Don’t forget to bring a snack/lunch and water.
RSVP: Contact Beth Baker, daisymae@mtaonline.net

Expect 6+ hours; total distance to the tarn is about 10 miles with 2,800 feet of ascent. The trail follows Falls Creek up a valley with steep sides and then opens to a broad alpine area and then a small lake. It is a moderately difficult hike, and portions of the trail will be muddy and brushy. Bring a lunch and warm garments as weather can change quickly above tree line.
RSVP Required: Contact Glenn Brown (gbrown@aknps.org) a few days before to confirm space and get an update about possible changes to the plan.