Help us send off our little salmon at the annual Salmon Release Party, from 4:30pm-6:30pm on Friday, May 26, at the Sitka Sound Science Center.
The celebration will begin at 4:30 pm. Guests can release individual salmon throughout and enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, chips, and s’mores at a bonfire on the beach. Suggested donation $5. Bring your friends to wish the coho fry “best fishes!”
All about volcano fun is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, May 9. We’ll have visiting geoscientists and volcanologists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory in the class with us, and our activities will include a story, a fun song, a fun and tactile demonstration on volcanic ash, and art and coloring opportunities.
AVO scientists are excited to talk with families and answer questions from youth and adults about Mount Edgecumbe’s increased activity and their research in our region. There will be educational materials on disaster preparedness for all ages available if you’d like to take some home with you.
Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open. The May 9 session will be the last one before we take a break for the summer.
Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
All about planets and stars is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, May 2. Come honor our crocuses, snowbells, and other various bright signs of spring. We’ll be creating shaving cream art and building constellations out of marshmallows and an old favorite, digging around in rice bins for things
Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open. The May 9 session will be the last one before we take a break for the summer.
Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
All about creating and building costumes for the Parade of the Species is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 25. There will be materials and ideas for building, but if you’ve got inspiration or ideas of your own, please feel free to bring your own materials.
The Parade of Species will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, starting at Totem Square park and ending at the Sheldon Jackson campus. This event is hosted by the Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club, which is a project of the Sitka Conservation Society and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. The Sitka Sound Science Center will provide prizes for various kid costume categories, with a focus on Alaskan plants and animals.
Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.
Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
The Parade of Species is coming up at the end of the month. The actual event will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, starting at Totem Square park and ending at the Sheldon Jackson campus.
Sitka Conservation Society and UAF Cooperative Extension Service 4H club are partnering to organize the event, and the Sitka Sound Science Center is excited to provide prizes for various kid costume categories, with a focus on Alaskan plants and animals.
Anna Schumacher of the Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club is hosting several costume-making sessions for older kids (8-older) from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 19 and 26, and at the regular Sitka Sprouts event at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25.
The Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club is a project of the Sitka Conservation Society and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Anna can be reached at anna@sitkawild.org.
Information on the Sitka Sprouts science program for preschoolers can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
All about flowers is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 18. Come honor our crocuses, snowbells, and other various bright signs of spring. We’re looking forward to colorful art projects and starting some growing green things with you all.
Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.
Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
All about kelp and seaweed is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 11. We’ll take a closer look at seaweed and kelp under microscopes, practice using our sense of feel to identify different common species, and make some cool pressed macroalgae art.
Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.
Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
The Salty Spoke is recruiting youth to join its monthly Sitka Sprockets Bike Club for youth aged 7-12. The next meeting of the Sitka Sprockets is from 3:30-5 p.m. on Monday, April 10 at the Salty Spoke (in the little building next to the Cable House).
Do you know any youth who might be interested in turning some wrenches, learning about bike maintenance, and practicing bicycling skills? The Sitka Sprockets Bike Club meets monthly at the Salty Spoke Bike Cooperative for a bike maintenance and use-related workshop hosted by the Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club. Contact Emily Pound at emily@sitkawild.org to learn more.
The Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club is a project of the Sitka Conservation Society and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Youth bike education is supported by a grant from Outride.
Below are a couple of photos by Lione Clare (click sides to scroll).
Spring is here, which means it’s a good time for families to get outside for a variety of family activities. Families can register for the 2023 Sheet’ká Family Challenge, record their activities during the months of April, May, and June, and be eligible to win weekly and monthly prizes.
The Sheet’ká Family Challenge is coordinated by Sitka Kids, a project of the Pathways Family Engagement Workgroup. In addition to family activities, the Sitka Kids website has links for programs that can help families with basic needs, mental health, parenting help, teenagers, education, and more.
Families can register for the 2023 Sheet’ká Family Challenge here. You will receive email updates on upcoming events and become eligible to win prizes. Two more ways to be eligible for prizes: (1) Post Family Challenge photos on the Sitka Kids Facebook Page’s pinned post OR (2) Tag photos on your social media with #FamilyChallenge or #BuildingCommunityBuildingHope
Take part in as many activities as you like. While all events are open to the public, some events require registration and have participation limits. See the events calendar on the website. A video from previous events is at this link.
There also is time for organizations to register their activities. For more information, contact Kari Sagel at 907-752-7323.
The Sitka Sprouts preschool science program session scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, will not happen this week because the two leaders will be in a wilderness first aid training course. The program should take place on April 11 for its next session.
Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center.
Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org or Liam Stiefel at lstiefel@sitkascience.org.
Get Out, Sitka! 