We welcomed:

Keynote Speaker Diego Calderon
Featured Author Julia Zarankin

Festival Artist Mattie Squire created the artwork featuring the mysterious Kittlitz's Murrelet.
Signed Posters and wearables with the art are available in the Alaska Geographic Bookstore
in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center,
95 Sterling Hwy., Homer

This event is just one way that the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges and each member of the organization helps to support all 16 of Alaska's National Wildlife Refuges through education, support, and advocacy.

JOIN TODAY at any membership level and learn about the opportunities around the state throughout the year. We will match your time and talents with the needs of Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuges.

(Donations are tax-deductible.)

Festvial particpants enjoyred tours and talks by knowledgeable Alaskan birders and researchers. THANKS to the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and the Pratt Museum and Park our key program partners.

The Festival did continuie to expand our events to reach a wider demographic through programs such as the All Abilities Birding Outing and the Teen Birders activities. We invite people of all ages and abilities to join us for guided birding excursions, wildlife viewing, and kayaking tours at locations around Kachemak Bay.

If you have questions, suggestions for 2024 or would like to be on our mailing list, just get in touch with Melanie Dufour, the Festival Coordinator, at kachemakshorebird@gmail.com or 907-226-4631