Anchorage Coastal — Wildlife Refuge

Potter Marsh Discovery Day 2026

Group of people at previous Discovery Day event

NAME OF EVENT: Potter Marsh Discovery Day

WHEN: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday June 6th

WHERE: Potter Marsh boardwalk, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, 2880 East 154th Ave., located at Mile 117 along the Seward Highway approximately 1/2 mile south of the Rabbit Creek Road exit and across from the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park.

DETAILS: Discover Potter Marsh and some of Alaska's wildlife at Anchorage's most popular wildlife viewing area. This family-friendly event includes nature-related games, birding stations along the boardwalk, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, kid-friendly archery range, fishing practice area, fish from the marsh, artist tables by Plein Aire, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners.

Parking is available nearby; restrooms and entire facility are accessible to those in wheelchairs.

COST: Free, everyone welcome

CONTACT: (907) 267-2168; marian.snively@alaska.gov

Young archer taking aim at a practice target

Group of people standing around a woman with a porcupine nearby