Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Public Programs

Winter Fireside Chats Lecture Series - Fireside Chats started the first year Mendenhall Glacier opened to the public, and they have continued almost every winter since 1963. Programs are now held in the visitor center's auditorium. Join a diverse group of guest speakers every Friday night from January through March for free lectures on natural history topics. Programs start at 6:30 and 8 pm.

Programs for School-aged Children- Educators may arrange special programs with Forest Service guides for students in pre-school through high school. During the winter the visitor center staff needs two weeks of advance notice. Programs include guided hikes or indoor activities. Our more popular topics include senses, glaciology, habitat, salmon, trees, and eco-systems. Additional programs may be available on request. Please contact Karen Maher at (907) 789-6267.

Special Events
The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center offers special events throughout the year. These events include: Fall Festival in October and an Earth Day Celebration in April. These events include activities for everyone, from videos, scavenger hunts, activity tables and guided hikes. For more information about our special events, contact Wayne Ward at (907) 789-6639.