Welcome to the Eagle River Nature Center

The Eagle River Nature Center is operated by a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide connections to nature through interpretive education, resource protection and outdoor opportunities. The Nature Center is located within Chugach State Park – one of Alaska’s largest state parks and within 40 minutes driving distance from downtown Anchorage and 12 miles from Eagle River town.

Sunday, June 2, 9am
EKLUTNA CHALLENGE ($30 Entry Fee)
This 3-mile run is followed by 15 miles mountain-biking and 3 miles kayaking. Race is held at Eklutna Lake in Chugach State Park. All proceeds benefit the Nature Center. Note there is no race-day registration. Check-in time is 8:15am. Register online at www.lifetimeadventures.net. For questions or to volunteer, call (907) 746-4644 or email info@lifetimeadventures.net

SPAWN SOME CASH FOR A GOOD CAUSE with our annual

SALMON RAFFLE: Guess the date of our returning salmon and you'll win some cash! $5 per ticket at the front desk thru July 15, 2013

What You’ll Find at the End of Eagle River Road

You’ll discover the beauty of the Eagle River Valley as you begin your drive along Eagle River Road. Residential areas will give way to breathtaking views of glacially-carved mountains. At Mile 12 you will reach the log cabin visitor center – a threshold for connecting to the ever-changing landscape beyond.

Contact phone number, fax and address

Phone: 907-694-2108 Fax: 907-694-2119

Eagle River Nature Center

32750 Eagle River Road

Eagle River, AK 99577

501c3 non-profit #92-0156981 estab. 1996

Building Hours:

October-April, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm

May-September, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm

Trails always accessible. Group field trips available daily by appointment.

What's New

EAGLE RIVER ROAD WORK UPDATE FOR WEEK OF

May 20, 2013

Expect intermittent flagging operations and LANE RESTRICTIONS, Monday through Saturday, from 8:30am to 8:00pm.Crews are not working on Sundays & holidays. Be alert to construction equipment and workers on the roadway and shoulder due to clearing operations. Project Overview:
The Alaska Department of Transportation, in partnership with Pruhs Construction, is working to improve travel on Eagle River Road, from Upper Terrace Street to the Eagle River Nature Center. Improvements will include widening of the roadway, resurfacing, new signage and added guardrails.

NEW: check out our loaner EXPLORER packs
Hiking the trails with the kids? Children can check out our loaner Explorer fanny packs, stuffed with everything a young explorer might want: compass, magnifying glass, bug jar, pocket guides, notebook and pencil. Optionally, add a pair of binoculars and a butterfly net.Ask at front desk. Rental is $5 per child (free for members).

We are no longer mailing our program schedules. You can find a list of programs in the bar to the left (Public Programs- Calendar) or view pdf versions:

May 2013 Program

June 2013 Program

July 2013 Program

FREE NATURE WALKS begin

June 1 and continue through August on Wed-Sun, 1:30p-2:30pm

ALL SCHOOL TEACHERS: Click here for details on naturalist classes.

Thank you to the Rasmuson Foundation and the REI Foundation for generous grants to support our trail work in 2013.

We also have a Crow Pass Trail Facebook page for hikers to post information, plus maps and more.