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SUMMARY:Bears at the Library: An Early Release Day Event
DESCRIPTION:BEARS AT THE LIBRARY: AN EARLY RELEASE DAY EVENT \nIn Collaboration with AND held at the Homer Public Library \nFriday\, October 17 | 1:30 to 2:30pm \nLearn about bears with Maghan\, Education and Public Programs Manager from the Pratt Museum\, and Youth Librarian Cinda. Share bear facts\, learn about bear safety\, see bear tracks\, and hear stories about Alaska’s bears! This event will be held at the Library. \nThis event is intended for Elementary Aged Kids. \nFREE but registration is required  – https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/all-about-bears \nQuestions? Email Cinda at cnofziger@ci.homer.ak.us
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/bears-at-the-library-an-early-release-day-event/
LOCATION:Homer Public Library\, 500 Hazel Avenue\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251016T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate National Fossil & Bone Day with a Lecture!
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL FOSSIL & BONE DAY LECTURE \nThursday\, October 16th | 5 to 6pm \nFree\, Suggested Donation of $5 \nCome celebrate National Fossil and Bone Day at the Pratt! Learn about coal seams\, bones\, and megafauna fossils in Homer with Bone Man Lee Post and author\, citizen scientist\, and Kachemak Bay adventurer Janet Klein. \nLee Post – The Homer One.  A self taught nature nerd who spends a lot of time in rabbit holes looking up things that spark his interest. He is sometimes known as the guy from the Homer Bookstore and others know him as “The Boneman”.  He got his start working with bones at the Pratt Museum in the late 1970’s and never lost interest. \nThis October he is joining up with Janet Klein\, a local historian and writer of all things Kachemak Bay Archaeology. Join us for a fascinating look into some bones and fossils from this area and a story about how the geological story from this area got a surprising revision\, thanks to Janet’s interest in megafauna fossils.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/celebrate-national-fossil-bone-day-with-a-lecture/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251015T190000
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SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of the Homer Society of Natural History\, Inc. Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:THE HOMER SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY\, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING \nWednesday October 15 | 5:30 – 7pm\nDownstairs Classroom at the Pratt Museum \nPublic is welcome to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Click HERE for Meeting Agenda and Zoom link.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-homer-society-of-natural-history-inc-board-of-directors-4/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251014T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251014T113000
DTSTAMP:20251002T210840Z
CREATED:20250918T225430Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Earth's Climate
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Earth’s Climate \nTuesday\, October 14 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Ice Journey of the Polar Bear by Martin Jenkins and Polar Bear\, Polar Bear\, What Do You Hear? By Bill Martin. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Education & Public Programs Manager\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-earths-climate-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20250923T202325Z
CREATED:20250923T202325Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION:SECOND SATURDAY AT THE PRATT \nSaturday\, October 11 | 11am -4pm \nFREE admission for ALL \nThis program is an opportunity for families to explore the Museum for free! This month enjoy a Skeleton Scavenger Hunt throughout the Museum (with prizes!) and an “Object at Hand” demonstration\, showcasing a raven skeleton from the permanent collection with our education staff. \nThe Museum is will be open from 11am – 4pm. Object at Hand demonstration will be from 12-2pm.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/second-saturday/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20251002T211554Z
CREATED:20250918T195832Z
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SUMMARY:Educator Evening at the Pratt Museum
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 9 | 4-6pm \nFREE – Registration Required \nJoin us at the Pratt Museum for our annual Educator Evening! Come learn about what resources the Museum has to offer and hear about our new Pratt Advisory Committee of Education (PACE)\, while enjoying refreshments\, a gallery tour\, and networking with other local educators. Attendees will also receive a 10% discount on Museum Store items. \nEXPLORE THE MUSEUM\n Visit the grounds and take a gallery tour\n Explore curriculum materials\, including activity sheets and hands-on activities for your classes\n Examine education kits that are currently available for check out\n Learn about field trip opportunities and plan a field trip for your class \nDISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES\n Learn about other Pratt Museum outreach activities and events\n Explore additional resources & opportunities the Museum can provide\n Hear about our new Advisory Committee of Education \nNETWORK\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments\, as well as receive 10% off on Museum Store\npurchases. Meet and mingle with other local educators! \nFree admission. Pre-registration is required\, HERE. Please register by Tuesday\, October 7. \nLimit 20 people. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Education & Public Programs Manager\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/annual-educator-evening-at-the-pratt/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251007T113000
DTSTAMP:20251002T210702Z
CREATED:20250918T225143Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Earth's Climate
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Earth’s Climate \nTuesday\, October 07 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Education & Public Programs Manager\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-earths-climate/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251004T213000
DTSTAMP:20250929T214611Z
CREATED:20250828T175954Z
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SUMMARY:Red Carpet Ritz - Fundraiser Gala at the Porcupine Theater
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday\, October 4\, 6 – 9:30pm \nTickets: $100 – PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nGet ready to get glamorous at the Red Carpet Ritz! \nJoin the Homer Society of Natural History\, Inc. Board of Directors and Pratt Museum staff at the Porcupine Theater on Saturday\, October 4 for our fundraising event\, Red Carpet Ritz\, with live entertainment by the K.P. Brass Band\, silent and live auctions\, food\, drinks\, as well as a red carpet entrance and photo booth. NEW this year will be a Chocolate Decadence Dessert Auction and “Best Dressed” awards! \nIncludes: Drink tickets\, gourmet hors d’oeuvres\, live entertainment\, photo booth\, the chance to bid on exclusive auction items\, prizes\, and more! \nAll proceeds support the Pratt Museum’s mission-driven programming\, as well as our ability to keep our facility\, exhibits\, and ground maintained and fully functioning. From the moment you purchase your ticket\, you are partnering with us to strengthen the interconnected relationships between people and place by sharing and preserving stories and materials relevant to the communities of Kachemak Bay. \nYour support is vital to us as we build a sustainable future\, ensuring that the Pratt Museum remains a vibrant gathering place\, inspiring curiosity and an enduring process of discovery for generations to come. Best of all\, you get to have a blast dressed for the red carpet out on the town for an evening of fabulous music\, fun\, and philanthropy. Be sure to invite your friends! \nCan’t make it to the event\, but want to show your support? Make a contribution right now and the Homer Foundation will match your gift\, dollar for dollar\, now through the end of the year through their Seeds of Support Matching Program. Click here to contribute today! \nPurchase your tickets online or in person at The Porcupine Theater. \n \n 
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/red-carpet-ritz-fundraiser-gala-at-the-porcupine-theater/
LOCATION:The Porcupine Theater\, 106 W Pioneer Avenue\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251003T180000
DTSTAMP:20250923T201148Z
CREATED:20250923T195743Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday at the PRATT
DESCRIPTION:First Friday at the PRATT \nFriday\, October 3 | 4-6pm \nArtist Talk at 5pm \nOn October 3rd our doors will be open from 4-6pm\, the Gallery will be re-opening with a BRAND NEW installation “World on Fire” by American artist Geoffrey C. Smith. This special exhibition will feature oil paintings and driftwood sculptures inspired and created over the course of three summers spent in the state’s most remote and majestic landscapes. Be sure to join us for an Artist Talk with Geoffrey at 5pm! \nTo learn more about the exhibit\, read the Museum’s press release or visit the artist’s website. 
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/first-friday-at-the-pratt-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20250923T200551Z
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SUMMARY:Skeleton Scavenger Hunt for the Kids
DESCRIPTION:SKELETON SCAVENGER HUNT FOR THE KIDS \nfrom October 1-31st | 11am – 4pm \nStop by the Museum to participate in our Skeleton Scavenger Hunt with a hands-on skeleton exploration station for the month of October. \nLean into fall with the kids. Come learn about the many skeletons at the Museum! \nFREE with admission
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/skeleton-scavenger-hunt-for-the-kids/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T231119Z
CREATED:20250814T231119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T231119Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs \nTuesday\, September 30 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning\, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Curator of Education & Public Programs\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-dinosaurs-5/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250923T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T230447Z
CREATED:20250814T230447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T230447Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs \nTuesday\, September 23 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Bones\, Bones\, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton and Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth\, illustrated by Bob Kolar. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Curator of Education & Public Programs\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-dinosaurs-4/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T232002Z
CREATED:20250903T034707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T232002Z
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SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of The Homer Society of Natural History\, Inc. Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:The HOMER SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY\, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING \n\n\nWednesday\, September 17\, 5:30-7 P.M. \nPublic is welcome to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Click HERE for meeting agenda and zoom link. \nCONTACT: Board President Sue Fallon or Co-Executive Director Whitney Harness.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-homer-society-of-natural-history-inc-board-of-directors-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250916T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T225952Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs \nTuesday\, September 16 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: a Safety Guide by Ame Dyckman\, illustrated by Jennifer Harney. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Curator of Education & Public Programs\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-dinosaurs-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250913T190000
DTSTAMP:20250828T204113Z
CREATED:20250820T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T204113Z
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SUMMARY:The CREEL: A One Act Play
DESCRIPTION:THE CREEL: A ONE ACT PLAY BY Kate Rich | DIRECTED BY Jennifer Norton \nSaturday\, September 13 | 5:30pm \nJoin us for a performance by Pier One Theatre in a One Act Play written and directed by Homer women. \n“It is 1974. Ella\, a college dropout grappling with the sudden loss of her mother\, is guided by a tenacious ancestor from 1845.”\n\nCast List:\nElla – Hope Stearns\nFreya – Adele Person\nGeorge – Van Hawkins\nMrs Flucker – Deb Rowzee\nThis evening of theater is part of our ongoing exhibit “Connected” by Sharlene Cline. This installation is an immersive exploration of our shared humanity. \nThis is a FREE event with a $5 suggested donation. \n 
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/the-creel-a-one-act-play/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250912T183000
DTSTAMP:20250903T033833Z
CREATED:20250814T214906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T033833Z
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SUMMARY:Small\, Green\, and Hungry: Invasive Green Crab Impacts and Status in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:SMALL\, GREEN\, AND HUNGRY: INVASIVE GREEN CRAB IMPACTS AND STATUS IN ALASKA \nFriday\, September 12 | 5:30 to 6:30pm \nFREE | Suggested Donation of $5 \nJoin us for an informative marine life lecture presented by Jasmine Maurer\, Harmful Species Lead at Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.\n\nInvasive European green crab (EGC) are considered one of the top 10 most unwanted invasive species in the world. They are a small but aggressive crab that can alter nearshore environments and out compete many native nearshore organisms for resources. Their ability to reproduce quickly can lead to population explosions in as little as 12 months. Since 2006\, Kachemak Bay National Estuary Research Reserve has been a leader in collaborating with state partners to prepare and monitor for the early detection of EGC in Alaska. KBNERR is an active partner in the Alaska Invasive Species Partnership (AKISP) working together across geography and agencies to keep Alaska wild and free from invasive species through outreach\, education and monitoring. Jasmine Maurer has been leading the KBNERR Marine Invasive Species Program since 2020 and will share past and current efforts in Kachemak Bay and across the state to minimize impacts of EGC in Alaska’s coastal ecosystem\, she will also share on EGC biology\, impacts and current status in Alaska. EGC were first detected in Alaska by the Metlakatla Indian Community Fish and Wildlife Program in 2022\, they are now confirmed to be\, at a minimum\, as far north as Kasaan on Prince of Wales Island. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for hands-on learning of crab identification and EGC early detection methods.\n  \n 
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/small-green-and-hungry-invasive-green-crab-impacts-and-status-in-alaska/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250912T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250912T143000
DTSTAMP:20250819T181932Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Ecology at the PRATT: An Early Release Day Event
DESCRIPTION:FOREST ECOLOGY AT THE PRATT: AN EARLY RELEASE DAY EVENT \nIn Collaboration with the Homer Public Library \nFriday\, September 12 | 1:30 to 2:30pm \nJoin Maghan\, Education & Public Programs Manager from the Pratt Museum\, and Librarian Cinda to walk through the Pratt’s trails and learn forest secrets! \nThis event is intended for Elementary Aged Kids. \nFREE but registration is required  – https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/forest-plants-pratt \nQuestions? Email Cinda at cnofziger@ci.homer.ak.us
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/forest-ecology-at-the-pratt-an-early-release-day-event/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250911T183000
DTSTAMP:20250909T232212Z
CREATED:20250820T003411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T232212Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Trauma & Healing Discussion Panel
DESCRIPTION:INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA AND HEALING DISCUSSION PANEL \nThursday\, September 11 | 5-6:30pm \nThe Homer community is invited to learn with three local women and each other about the process of recognizing\, understanding\, and resolving the emotional wounds passed down through familial generation that can manifest through physical\, behavioral and psychological burden. \nWhile our panelists are not professional experts in therapeutic psychology\, we have learned to listen to ourselves\, our children\, our partners\, our neighbors and how to process our emotions through the arts\, in nature\, and with our communities. \n\nSharon Whytal \nSharon grew up in a family that experienced violence\, and is grateful that even as professionals\, finally we no longer need to hold a separation from those we serve\, but instead use our emotional recovery in walking the healing together. She worked as a public health nurse for 26 years\, where she discovered that indigenous people\, despite their historical and intergenerational trauma\, hold much human wisdom that western culture has forgotten. She traveled to our local villages for 7 years as a family violence prevention advocate and a member of our local SART team and Child Advocacy Center. Sharon is a tribal advocate in violence prevention at Chugachmiut and Retired Public Health Nurse at State of Alaska. She loves kayaking our magnificent AK waters with friends\, cultivating the mystical in meditation\, gardening and living in this incredible community we have in Homer. \n\nBrianna Allen \nAs a multidisciplinary artist Brianna aims to expand the space of a mother’s authentic experience to make way for healing\, empathy\, and one’s own regeneration. When people have sanctified platforms to connect through mutual experiences\, a rich\, cathartic playground of trust emerges among us. Less alone\, life is renewed. \nBrianna’s art practice has been deeply informed by The Momologue Collective; an ongoing social art project which offers a platform and archive for hundreds of short stories (momologues) contributed by American mothers\, to be shared anonymously on social media with an aim to build community for mothers through storytelling. \nBrianna graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Studio Art and Entrepreneurial Studies with a concentration in Painting in 2008. She was born in Lewiston\, Maine. Homer\, Alaska has been her home since 2012. She has two daughters who are 5 and 7. Our best days are filled with baking\, cold dipping\, potion making\, gardening\, and tea time. \n\nJenny Baker \nJenny Baker is an Adolescent Health Project Coordinator for the Adolescent Health Program within the Women’s\, Children’s\, and Family Health Section of Alaska’s Department of Health.  She has a committed interest in primary prevention\, community engagement\, health equity\, and justice.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alaska Pacific University in 2009.  Currently\, she supports the advisory and community intervention efforts of the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska and coordinates the programmatic and evaluation efforts of the Teen and Unintended Pregnancy Prevention program.  She has previously worked in the fields of juvenile justice and youth enrichment in Oregon and Alaska.  She has been in Alaska for 20 years and is an adoring partner of Tom\, a mom of Mackenzie and a fur baby named Django\, and is a musician who loves recreating in the outdoors. \n—– \nThis Discussion Panel is part of our ongoing exhibit “Connected” by Sharlene Cline. This installation is an immersive exploration of our shared humanity. \nThis is a FREE event!
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/intergenerational-trauma-healing-discussion-panel/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250910T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20250717T211728Z
CREATED:20250709T002639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T211728Z
UID:14056-1757518200-1757523600@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Sketching & Identification for Kids
DESCRIPTION:MUSHROOM SKETCHING AND IDENTIFICATION FOR KIDS WITH KIM MCNETT \n$15 per child\, $10 per Pratt Museum Member // Wednesday September 10 from 3:30 to 5pm \nAward-winning naturalist\, artist\, teacher and wilderness guide\, Kim McNett\, teaches nature journaling and visual art to all ages. This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies. \nThis workshop is outdoors and designed for independent learners ages 7-12. Please send your child with the proper gear to be prepared for any weather! Caregivers are not required to stay with children during workshop duration but may stay in a supervisory role if deemed necessary. Please remember to print the waiver/release form and bring a completed copy to the workshop (we will have additional copies available on the day of the event). \nOnline registration is required. \n[gravityform id=”46″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/mushroom-sketching-identification-for-kids-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250909T170000
DTSTAMP:20250904T184427Z
CREATED:20250708T234941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T184427Z
UID:14049-1757430000-1757437200@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Sketching & Identification for Adults
DESCRIPTION:MUSHROOM SKETCHING AND IDENTIFICATION FOR ADULTS WITH KIM MCNETT \n$30 per person\, $25 per Pratt Museum Member // Tuesday September 9 from 3-5pm \nAward-winning naturalist\, artist\, teacher and wilderness guide\, Kim McNett\, teaches nature journaling and visual art to all ages. This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies. \nThis workshop is outdoors and is designed for adults\, teens are welcome too! Please come prepared for any weather. Please remember to print the waiver/release form and bring a completed copy to the workshop (we will have additional copies available on the day of the event). \nOnline registration is required. \n[gravityform id=”45″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/mushroom-sketching-identification-for-adults/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250909T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250909T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T225652Z
CREATED:20250814T225652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T225652Z
UID:14163-1757413800-1757417400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs \nTuesday\, September 9 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna\, the Very First Chicken by Douglas Rees\, illustrated by Jed Henry. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Curator of Education & Public Programs\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-dinosaurs-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250905T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250905T183000
DTSTAMP:20250902T205413Z
CREATED:20250902T205413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T205413Z
UID:14217-1757089800-1757097000@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Last Look at Connected
DESCRIPTION:FIRST FRIDAY: Last Look at the Connected \nFriday\, September 5 | 4:30-6:30 PM \nThis is a FREE event! \nConnected is an immersive exploration of our shared humanity – if you haven’t yet seen Sharlene Cline’s exhibit\, now is the time. \nListen to women’s stories of ancestry and connection while taking in the unique visual elements (sculpture and video) of this installation. Be sure to check out the interactive world map and mark from where your family ties originated.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/first-friday-last-look-at-connected/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250905T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250905T150000
DTSTAMP:20250904T175915Z
CREATED:20250902T203217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T175915Z
UID:14211-1757079000-1757084400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Sketching & Identification for Kids
DESCRIPTION:MUSHROOM SKETCHING AND IDENTIFICATION FOR KIDS WITH KIM MCNETT \nFriday\, September 5 | 1:30-3pm \n$15 per child\, $10 per Pratt Museum Member \nAward-winning naturalist\, artist\, teacher and wilderness guide\, Kim McNett\, teaches nature journaling and visual art to all ages. This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies. \nThis workshop is outdoors and designed for independent learners ages 7-12. Please send your child with the proper gear to be prepared for any weather! Caregivers are not required to stay with children during workshop duration but may stay in a supervisory role if deemed necessary. Please remember to print the waiver/release form and bring a completed copy to the workshop (we will have additional copies available on the day of the event). \nOnline registration is required. \nIf you have any questions about registration\, please contact Whitney Harness at wharness@prattmuseum.org or call Whitney at the Museum at 907-947-5868. \n**The Pratt Musuem will be hosting ANOTHER Kid’s Mushroom Workshop on Wednesday\, September 10th at 3:30pm. To learn more & register\, click here. \n[gravityform id=”49″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/mushroom-sketching-identification-for-kids/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250902T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T225008Z
CREATED:20250814T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T225008Z
UID:14160-1756809000-1756812600@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Dinosaurs \nTuesday\, September 2 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Thunderfeet: Alaska’s Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Critters by Shelley Gill. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Curator of Education & Public Programs\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20250814T173117Z
CREATED:20250708T234216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173117Z
UID:14045-1756558800-1756566000@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Sketching and Identification For Adults
DESCRIPTION:MUSHROOM SKETCHING AND IDENTIFICATION FOR ADULTS WITH KIM MCNETT \n$30 per person\, $25 per Pratt Museum Member // Saturday\, August 30\, 1-3pm \nAward-winning naturalist\, artist\, teacher and wilderness guide\, Kim McNett\, teaches nature journaling and visual art to all ages. This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies. \nThis workshop is outdoors and is designed for adults\, teens are welcome too! Please come prepared for any weather. Please remember to print the waiver/release form and bring a completed copy to the workshop (we will have additional copies available on the day of the event). \nOnline registration is required. \n[gravityform id=”45″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/mushroom-sketching-and-identification-for-adults/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt 2,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250814T173133Z
CREATED:20250807T212220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173133Z
UID:14148-1756551600-1756555200@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tours of the Pratt Museum Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:FREE // May 30 – August 30 // Thursdays and Saturdays \, 11am – Noon \nJoin the Pratt Museum Garden Crew for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. \nWe will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader ecology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we incorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden at the Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful insights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local ecosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many classic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have been treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore some of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial food crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is encouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling from the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in late autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Museum is embedded. These trails wind through one of the larger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the largest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant communities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that wind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods with one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\, listening to songbirds\, and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical uses of plants that live in our region.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/guided-garden-tours-of-the-pratt-museum-botanical-garden-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20250814T173143Z
CREATED:20250807T211943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173143Z
UID:14145-1756378800-1756382400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tours of the Pratt Museum Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:FREE // May 30 – August 30 // Thursdays and Saturdays \, 11am – Noon \nJoin the Pratt Museum Garden Crew for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. \nWe will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader ecology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we incorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden at the Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful insights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local ecosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many classic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have been treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore some of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial food crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is encouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling from the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in late autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Museum is embedded. These trails wind through one of the larger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the largest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant communities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that wind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods with one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\, listening to songbirds\, and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical uses of plants that live in our region.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/guided-garden-tours-of-the-pratt-museum-botanical-garden-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250826T103000
DTSTAMP:20250714T201626Z
CREATED:20250710T193427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T201626Z
UID:14070-1756204200-1756204200@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Fun in the Sun!
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Fun in the Sun! \nTuesday\, August 12 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Anna’s Athabascan Summer by Arnold A. Griese\, illustrated by Charles Ragins. \nStorytime is a weekly event! Join us to read a story with a Pratt Museum Staff member\, tour the galleries\, and participate in an activity or craft. \nCONTACT Maghan Monnig\, Curator of Education & Public Programs\, tel (907) 435-3334\, education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-fun-in-the-sun-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250823T143000
DTSTAMP:20250717T215556Z
CREATED:20250717T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T215556Z
UID:14107-1755954000-1755959400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Photography Walk Workshop with Wildlife Photographer Joey Hausler
DESCRIPTION:Photography Walk Workshop with Wildlife Photographer Joey Hausler \nSaturday\, August 23\, 2025 \n1-2:30pm | $30 per person/$25 per Museum member \nJoin local wildlife photographer & educator\, Joey Hausler\, on a photowalk through the Pratt Museum’s Botanical Garden and Forest Trails! \nThis is an opportunity to practice your photography skills\, learn a few tips and tricks from an experienced photographer\, and meet other people in the community with an interest in photography. All skill levels welcome\, must bring your own camera device. \nOnline registration required. This workshop is for adults – please click HERE to register your child for our Kids Photography Walk Workshop. \n[gravityform id=”26″ title=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/photography-walk-workshop-with-wildlife-photographer-joey-hausler-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20250814T173206Z
CREATED:20250807T211713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173206Z
UID:14143-1755946800-1755950400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tours at the Pratt Museum Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:BOTANICAL GARDEN\, HOMESTEAD GARDEN\, AND FOREST TRAIL TOURS \nFREE // May 30 – August 30 // Thursdays and Saturdays \, 11am – Noon \nJoin the Pratt Museum Garden Crew for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. \nWe will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader ecology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we incorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden at the Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful insights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local ecosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many classic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have been treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore some of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial food crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is encouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling from the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in late autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Museum is embedded. These trails wind through one of the larger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the largest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant communities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that wind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods with one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\, listening to songbirds\, and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical uses of plants that live in our region.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/guided-garden-tours-at-the-pratt-museum-botanical-garden-5/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt 2,Gardens,Tour
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