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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Boreal Forest Stories
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Boreal Forest Stories \nTuesday\, June 2 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read The Boreal Forest: A Year in the World’s Largest Land Biome by L.E. Carmichael.  \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-boreal-forest-stories/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T002650Z
CREATED:20260402T000313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T002650Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Pratt Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Pratt Plant Sale \nSaturday\, May 30 | 10am to 2pm | Pratt Museum Parking Lot \nStop by to shop native plants and other lovely perennials at the Pratt Museum. We will also have a generous selection of several iconic Pratt plants\, including rhubarb and black currants from the Homestead Garden. The Garden Crew will be at the sale to answer any and all questions about where these native plants will thrive in your gardens and how to care for them. The sale benefits the Pratt’s Botanical Garden improvements and programming. \nNEW this year is our members-only presale Friday evening from 4-6pm. If you’re not a member\, don’t worry\, we’ll have friendly board members ready to help you join! \nNot sure Museum membership is right for you? Consider our NEW Pratt Museum Botanical Garden Membership instead!  \nJust like last year\, the Plant Sale will be on the same day as the Homer Garden Club’s Plant Sale. Shop at both and stock up for expanding your gardens! \nBe sure to check out the Pratt Museum Fundraiser Sale at the Yellow House that will be happening at the same time\, just steps away.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/annual-pratt-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,Gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T001341Z
CREATED:20260402T004007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T001341Z
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SUMMARY:Pratt Museum Fundraiser Sale at the Yellow House
DESCRIPTION:Pratt Museum Fundraiser Sale at the Yellow House \nSaturday\, May 30 | 10am – 2pm | at the Yellow House next to the Museum \nOur fundraiser sale this year features books\, art\, houseplants and curiosities – you do not want to miss this opportunity to explore our selection of rare Alaskan books\, original art by local artists like R.W. Toby Tyler\, or to grab a goodie or two at our bake sale. This is our third annual fundraiser sale at the Yellow House!  \nNew this year is our members-only presale Friday evening from 4-6pm. Not a member? Nows the time! We’ll have friendly board members ready to help you join. \nHave some quality books\, art\, houseplants\, curiosities or pre-packaged/labeled bake sale items you’d like to donate to the sale in support of the Pratt? We would love that! Please contact prattboard@prattmuseum.org or stop by the Admission Desk to learn more. NOT ACCEPTED: clothing\, housewares\, electronics\, or tires.  \nThis event will be held at the same time as our Annual Pratt Museum Plant Sale\, so stop by both! They’ll be just steps away from each other.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/pratt-museum-fundraiser-yard-sale-at-the-yellow-house/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T002300Z
CREATED:20260403T000823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T002300Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Plant Sale -  Members Only Presale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Plant Sale – Members Only Presale \nFriday\, May 29 | 4-6pm | Pratt Museum Parking Lot \nMust be a Pratt Museum or Pratt Museum Botanical Garden Member to shop – become a member at the sale to receive extra swag! \nStop by to shop native plants and other lovely perennials at the Pratt Museum. We will also have a generous selection of several iconic Pratt plants\, including rhubarb and black currants from the Homestead Garden. The Garden Crew will be at the sale to answer any and all questions about where these native plants will thrive in your gardens and how to care for them. The sale benefits the Pratt’s Botanical Garden improvements and programming. Just like last year\, the Plant Sale will be on the same day as the Homer Garden Club’s Plant Sale. Shop at both and stock up for expanding your gardens! \nNEW this year is our members-only presale Friday evening from 4-6pm. If you’re not a member\, don’t worry\, we’ll have friendly board members ready to help you join! \nNot sure Museum membership is right for you? Consider our NEW Pratt Museum Botanical Garden Membership instead! 
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/annual-plant-sale-members-only-presale/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pratt Museum Botanical Garden":MAILTO:gardens@prattmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T175228Z
CREATED:20260402T235959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175228Z
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SUMMARY:PRATT Museum Fundraiser Sale at the Yellow House - Members Only Presale
DESCRIPTION:PRATT Museum Fundraiser Sale at the Yellow House – Members Only Presale \nFriday\, May 29 | 4pm – 6pm | at the Yellow House next to the Museum \nMust be a Pratt Museum or Pratt Museum Botanical Garden Member to shop – become a member at the sale to receive extra swag! \nOur fundraiser sale this year features books\, art\, houseplants and curiosities – you will not want to miss this opportunity to explore our huge collections of rare Alaskan books\, original art by R.W. Toby Tyler (and other artists)\, or grab goodies at our bake sale. This is our third annual fundraiser sale at the Yellow House and new this year is our members-only presale Friday evening from 4-6pm. If you’re not a member\, don’t worry\, we’ll have friendly board members ready to help you join! \nHappening at the same time as the Pratt Annual Plant Members Only Presale!
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/pratt-museum-fundraiser-sale-at-the-yellow-house-members-only-presale/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260325T215956Z
CREATED:20260325T215956Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Amazing Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Amazing Bird Migration \nTuesday\, May 26 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Birds Make Nests by Michael Garland. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-amazing-bird-migration-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T163845Z
CREATED:20260408T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T163845Z
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SUMMARY:The Song of Ighedal Art & Culture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Song of Ighedal Art & Culture Workshop\nSaturday\, May 23 | 3 – 5pm | $40 per person\, $35 per member\, $50 pay it forward \nVisit the Pratt for an interpretive walk with Nichił artist and cultural guide Argent Kvasnikoff to celebrate the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. Visitors will be guided on a walking presentation titled The Song of Ighedal\, which will echo the migration of the golden-crowned sparrow\, a culturally significant shorebird in local tradition and throughout the Pacific Coast region. He will discuss Dena’ina bird etymology and Ninilchik historical use\, comparing language traditions from cultures spanning the sparrow’s continental habitat. \nVisitors will finish the presentation with a guided drawing activity inspired by the walk. Supplies included. Please dress warmly! \nCONTACT: education@prattmuseum.org or call 907-235-8635 \nRegistration required. \n* Original Workshop date of May 9 was postponed to May 23 due to Instructor illness. \n[gravityform id=”61″ title=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/the-song-of-ighedal-art-culture-workshop/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,At the Pratt 2,Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T223211Z
CREATED:20260501T223211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T223211Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:PRATT MUSEUM VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION \nSaturday\, May 23 | 10am – 12pm | Downstairs Classroom \nJoin us in our mission-driven work and serve your community!  \nCurrent volunteer opportunities: \n\nAdmission Desk Host\nMuseum Store Clerk\nHarrington Cabin Host\nBotanical Garden projects\n\nRSVP for our Volunteer Orientation HERE  \n 
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194310Z
CREATED:20260416T013354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T194310Z
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SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of the HSNH Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:The Homer Society of Natural History\, Inc. Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday\, May 20 at 6pm. \nPublic is welcome to attend. Please click HERE for meeting agenda. \nCONTACT: Board President Sue Fallon at prattboard@prattmuseum.org or Executive Director Whitney Harness\, director@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-hsnh-board-of-directors-18/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Homer Society of Natural History":MAILTO:board@prattmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260325T214818Z
CREATED:20260325T214818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T214818Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Amazing Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Amazing Bird Migration \nTuesday\, May 19 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Chasing the Sun by Timothy Musso. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-amazing-bird-migration-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260516T004943Z
CREATED:20260401T223322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T004943Z
UID:15314-1778803200-1778975999@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Wild Spring Edibles: A Two Day Workshop - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Wild Spring Edibles – FULL \nA Two Day Workshop: Plant Talk & Wild Harvesting Walk \nFriday\, May 15 (5:30-7:30pm) & Saturday\, May 16 2026 (10am – noon) | Pratt Museum \nRegistration Fee: $40 \nMember registration Fee: $35 \nPay it forward Fee: $50 \nJoin our Curator of Botanical Collections\, Yarrow Hinnant\, and Head Gardener\, Shawn Jackinsky\, to learn and explore the variety of wild edible plants available in the Kachemak Bay area in the spring. This year the workshop will consist of two parts: a Friday evening lecture & plant walk at the Museum and a Saturday morning hike and wild-harvesting session at a local trail. Hiking location may be weather dependent. \nThis workshop is outdoors and designed for adults\, older teens are welcome too! Please come prepared for any weather and 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). Online registration required: \n[gravityform id=”60″ title=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/wild-spring-edibles-a-two-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt 2,Gardens,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pratt Museum Botanical Garden":MAILTO:gardens@prattmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260325T214317Z
CREATED:20260325T214317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T214317Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Amazing Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Amazing Bird Migration \nTuesday\, May 12 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Sunbird: The Amazing Journey of the Arctic Tern by Lindsay Moore. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-amazing-bird-migration/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T182436Z
CREATED:20260320T200304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182436Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Trading Card Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bird Trading Card Workshop\n\nSaturday\, May 9 | 9 – 10:30am\n\nJoin Seward author Sean Ulman at the Pratt Museum for this popular creative workshop making bird trading cards! Participants will design and create their very own bird species trading cards that can later be shared or traded with other festival participants. This event fulfills one of the Jr. Birder requirements. Registration required.\n\nRegister here at – https://brushfire.com/kachemakbayshorebirdfestival/kachemakbay2026shorebirdfestival/624353/register\n\nSuggested donation $5. Kids ages 6-14. Limit 20 kids.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/bird-trading-card-workshop/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Kids,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival":MAILTO:kachemakshorebird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T223410Z
CREATED:20260320T200527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T223410Z
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SUMMARY:A Cheater's Guide to Identifying Birds for Adults
DESCRIPTION:A Cheater’s Guide to Identifying Birds for Adults\n\n\nThursday\, May 7 | 5:30 – 6:30pm\n\nFrustrated by flipping through field guides as your bird takes flight? Join former festival coordinator and educator Mallory Primm at the Pratt Museum for this beginner-friendly\, interactive workshop featuring birds from the Pratt Museum collection. Slow down the ID process with birds that can’t fly away; notice key field markings and get familiar with your favorite field guide. Bring along your preferred bird guide or app if you have one.\n\nRegister at – https://brushfire.com/kachemakbayshorebirdfestival/kachemakbay2026shorebirdfestival/624353/register\n\n\n$30 per participant. Adults and mature teens 16 and older only. Limit 20 people.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/a-cheaters-guide-to-identifying-birds-for-adults/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival":MAILTO:kachemakshorebird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T182628Z
CREATED:20260320T200938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182628Z
UID:15172-1778256000-1778263200@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Shorebird Festival Kick-Off at the Pratt
DESCRIPTION:Festival Kick-Off at the Pratt\n\nFriday\, May 8 | 4 – 6pm\n\nKick-off your Shorebird Festival weekend at the award-winning Pratt Museum. Come explore the culture\, science and art of the Kachemak Bay region. NEW this year – enjoy a short comedic act performed by the one and only Sweater of Bird Babylonia Films at 5pm. Tour museum galleries\, including the newly updated Seabird Exhibit\, explore the Botanical Garden\, enjoy a walk on our forest ecology trails.\n\nNo Attendance Limit. Suggested donation of $5 per person. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/shorebird-festival-kick-off-at-the-pratt/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival":MAILTO:kachemakshorebird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T182640Z
CREATED:20260325T193753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182640Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk with Mark Conrad
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Bird Walk with Mark Conrad\n\nFriday\, May 8 | 10am – noon\n\n\nJoin Mark Conrad for an introduction into the world of birds. Meet at the Pratt Museum parking lot for a stroll through forest habitat as we listen for Homer’s musical forest dwellers\, building birding confidence\, and practicing your skills. Bring binos and dress for the weather.\n\n\nRegister at – https://brushfire.com/kachemakbayshorebirdfestival/kachemakbay2026shorebirdfestival/624353/register\n\n$7 per participant.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-with-mark-conrad/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Tour,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival":MAILTO:kachemakshorebird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T182709Z
CREATED:20260320T201340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182709Z
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SUMMARY:A Cheater's Guide to Identifying Birds for Kids & Teens
DESCRIPTION:A Cheater’s Guide to Identifying Birds for Kids & Teens\n\nThursday\, May 7 | 5:30 – 6:30pm\n\nFrustrated by flipping through field guides as your bird takes flight? Join former festival coordinator and educator Mallory Primm at the Pratt Museum for this beginner-friendly\, interactive workshop featuring birds from the Pratt Museum collection. Slow down the ID process with birds that can’t fly away; notice key field markings and get familiar with your favorite field guide. Bring along your preferred bird guide or app if you have one.\n\nRegister at – https://brushfire.com/kachemakbayshorebirdfestival/kachemakbay2026shorebirdfestival/624353/register\n\nThis event fulfills one of the Jr. Birder requirements. $15 per participant. Kids ages 8 – 14. Limit 20 kids.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/a-cheaters-guide-to-identifying-birds-for-kids-teens/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Kids,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival":MAILTO:kachemakshorebird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T182726Z
CREATED:20260320T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182726Z
UID:15164-1778162400-1778167800@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Oil & Feathers Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:Oil & Feathers Learning Lab\n\nThursday\, May 7 | 2 – 3:30pm\n\nJr. Birders are invited to explore the Pratt Museum’s Oil Spill exhibit and participate in a learning lab focusing on how water quality can affect birds.\nThis event fulfills one of the Jr. Birder requirements.\n\nRegister at – https://brushfire.com/kachemakbayshorebirdfestival/kachemakbay2026shorebirdfestival/624353/register\n\n$5 per participant. Kids ages 8 – 12. Limit 20 kids.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/oil-feathers-learning-lab/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Kids,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival":MAILTO:kachemakshorebird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T182738Z
CREATED:20260320T201621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182738Z
UID:15161-1778063400-1778067000@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the Pratt: Shorebird Edition
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the Pratt: Shorebird Edition\n\nWednesday\, May 6 | 10:30am – 11:30am at Pratt Museum\n\nJr. Birders are invited to join the Pratt Museum staff for a bird-themed Storytime. This event fulfills one of the Jr. Birder requirements.\n\nRegister online at – https://brushfire.com/kachemakbayshorebirdfestival/kachemakbay2026shorebirdfestival/624353/register\n\nFREE. Kids ages 3 – 10. Limit 15 kids.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-shorebird-edition/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260326T221251Z
CREATED:20260326T221251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T221251Z
UID:15311-1777651200-1777658400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:First Friday at the PRATT: Last Chance for 50 Years of Limited Entry
DESCRIPTION:First Friday at the PRATT: Last Chance for 50 Years of Limited Entry \nFriday\, May 1 | 4-6pm \nLast chance to come see our seasonal Special Exhibition before it departs in just a few short weeks! \nJoin us Friday May 1 from 4-6pm to see the exhibit and enjoy some light refreshments. \n50 Years of Limited Entry opened at the start of the year in the Main Gallery and will be on display through mid May. It examines the origins and effects of the Limited Entry Program in Alaska. In addition to the 50 Years of Limited Entry exhibit panels\, this exhibition features art\, photographs\, and materials from the Pratt Museum’s permanent collection. \nNo charge for admission.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/first-friday-at-the-pratt-last-chance-for-50-years-of-limited-entry/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212307Z
CREATED:20260429T212307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T212307Z
UID:15443-1777651200-1777654800@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:HHS Alaska History Rephotography Project First Friday Open House
DESCRIPTION:HHS Alaska History Rephotography Project First Friday Open House \nFriday\, May 1 | 4-5pm | HHS Commons \nStop by Homer High School Commons on Friday\, May 1 to explore HHS’s Alaska History student’s Rephotography Presentations! \nStudents will be there to answer questions and share more about the rephotography project\, which involved selecting a photo from the Pratt Museum’s permanent collection representing key themes of the territorial period from Anchor Point to Homer. Over the last month\, they used primary and secondary sources to research the context of their photo\, visited the site to “rephotograph” the original photo location\, and documented how things have changed over time. Come support our Homer High School students and learn something new about Homer’s history in the process! \nQuestions? Please contact Pratt Museum Executive Director Whitney Harness at director@prattmuseum.org or HHS teacher Lucas Parsley at LParsley@kpbsd.k12.ak.us.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/hhs-alaska-history-rephotography-project-first-friday-open-house/
LOCATION:Homer High School\, 600 E Fairview Ave\, Homer\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260428T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260227T191617Z
CREATED:20260227T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191617Z
UID:15128-1777372200-1777375800@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth \nTuesday\, April 28 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-planet-earth-4/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260225T013950Z
CREATED:20260225T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T013950Z
UID:15115-1776875400-1776879000@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Monthly PACE Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MONTHLY PACE MEETING \nWednesday\, April 22 | 4:30-5:30pm \nJoin us for a meeting of the Pratt Advisory Committee of Education (PACE)! \nWe’re looking for local educators of all grades and subject areas to collaborate with our education team. \nThe Committee will meet monthly at the Museum from September-April for 90 minutes/meeting. \nHave questions or looking for more information? \nCONTACT the Pratt’s Education Staff at education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/monthly-pace-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260227T191331Z
CREATED:20260227T191331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191331Z
UID:15125-1776767400-1776771000@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth \nTuesday\, April 21 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read Earth Day by Margaret McNamara\, Illustrated by Mike Gordon. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-planet-earth-3/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260324T181514Z
CREATED:20260320T185449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181514Z
UID:15269-1776506400-1776513600@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Botany for Beginners: Introduction to Botanical Terms & Local Plant Families
DESCRIPTION:Botany for Beginners: Introduction to Botanical Terms & Local Plant Families \npresented by Yarrow Hinnant\, Curator of Botanical Exhibits \nSaturday\, April 18 | 10am – noon \nRegistration Fee: $20 \nMember registration Fee: $15 \nPay it forward Fee: $40 \nLearn how to confidently identify ten local plant families\, opening up the ability to assess any plant you see within this framework! \nParticipants will be introduced to some of the most common and interesting local plant families\, as well as some basic botanical terms. The goal of this lab is to give participants the keys to a deeper understanding of the plant world without getting overwhelmed by the details. We will take a short walk outside to look at some winter identification tricks\, and pull specimens from the Pratt Museum herbarium to hone our new skills! \nCome prepared to spend 15-20 minutes outside and bring any plant ID questions you may have. Online Registration required: \n[gravityform id=”59″ title=”true”]
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/botany-for-beginners-introduction-to-botanical-terms-local-plant-families/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,Gardens,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pratt Museum Botanical Garden":MAILTO:gardens@prattmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013423Z
CREATED:20260408T173204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T013423Z
UID:15349-1776276000-1776279600@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of the HSNH Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:The Homer Society of Natural History\, Inc. Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday\, April 15 at 6pm. \nPublic is welcome to attend. Please click HERE for meeting agenda. \nCONTACT: Board President Sue Fallon at prattboard@prattmuseum.org or Executive Director Whitney Harness\, director@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-hsnh-board-of-directors-17/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Homer Society of Natural History":MAILTO:board@prattmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260227T191045Z
CREATED:20260227T191045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191045Z
UID:15122-1776162600-1776166200@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth \nTuesday\, April 14 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read The Planet We Call Home by Aimee Isaac. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-planet-earth-2/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260324T181542Z
CREATED:20260317T195824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181542Z
UID:15185-1775905200-1775923200@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday at the PRATT
DESCRIPTION:SECOND SATURDAY AT THE PRATT \nSaturday\, April 11th | 11am – 4pm \nThis program is an opportunity for families to explore all the Museum’s Galleries for FREE! Plus\, experience an “Object at Hand” demonstration\, showcasing unique items from our permanent collection! \nThis will be the last Second Saturday until the Fall\, but stay tuned for family-friendly events with reduced/free admission this spring & summer. \nThe Museum is open from 11am – 4pm. Object at Hand demonstration will be from 12-2pm. \nFree admission for all. Includes all galleries.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/second-saturday-at-the-pratt-4/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260312T204841Z
CREATED:20260306T002342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T204841Z
UID:15145-1775827800-1775831400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sea Otters at the Library: An Early Release Day Program
DESCRIPTION:SEA OTTERS AT THE LIBRARY \nFriday\, April 10 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm \nJoin Pratt Education Staff and Youth Librarian Cinda to learn all about sea otters.  \nThis Early Release Day Program will be held at the Homer Public Library. \nThis is a FREE event but registration is required. https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/otters-library \nThis event is intended for elementary aged kids. \nThe program is part of a series of collaborations between the Homer Public Library and the Pratt Museum. Events for school aged youth will take place on KPBSD early release days throughout the school year.
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/sea-otters-at-the-library-an-early-release-day-program/
LOCATION:Homer Public Library\, 500 Hazel Avenue\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260407T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260227T190749Z
CREATED:20260227T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T190749Z
UID:15119-1775557800-1775561400@update.prattmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth
DESCRIPTION:Storytime at the PRATT: Planet Earth \nTuesday\, April 7 | 10:30am | no cost | age 3-10 \nThis week\, stop by to hear staff read If You Come to Earth by Sophie Blackall. \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. \nQuestions? CONTACT the Museum’s Education Staff – education@prattmuseum.org
URL:https://update.prattmuseum.org/event/storytime-at-the-pratt-planet-earth/
LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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