Public Events
Denali Education Center hosts a collection of public events that promote the arts and sciences; featuring artists, naturalists, musicians, yoga teachers, authors, workshops, lectures, films, and educational programs. These events are meant to inspire personal discovery, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Public events take place in the summer season in Denali, and year-round at our Talkeetna campus.
Many of our public events are free or donation-based, and they highlight the incredible talent, diversity, and depth of knowledge in our small gateway community. Programs are held in the heart of our Denali campus, the Charles Sheldon Center – a post-and-beam building that was constructed, and has been maintained, with countless hours of volunteer effort. Talkeetna programs are held in the Susitna Hall, formerly the Northern Susitna Institute.
To stay up-to-date on all our offerings, subscribe to our Community Update, and receive information on local events. Updates are emailed weekly during the summer months and sporadically in the winter.
Are you interested in hosting an event in Denali or Talkeetna? Call us at 907-683-2597 or email events@denali.org for more information.

Special Emphasis Series
Through a partnership with Camp Denali, the Denali Education Center welcomes this Special Emphasis Series during the summer of 2026. All programs will happen at 7:15 pm in the Charles Sheldon Center on the DEC campus. Learn more about our speakers below.
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Rivers, Roads, and Salmon: A Conversation About the Future of the Susitna Watershed The Susitna River is one of Alaska’s great wild rivers, flowing over 300-miles from the Alaska Range... |
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Tundra Tots and Timber Tots are programs for your toddler and preschoolers that aim to create a fun and safe environment in which to explore the outdoors and provide enriching... |
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Scott Weidensaul is the author of nearly 30 critically acclaimed books on natural history, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind and his latest, the New York Times... |
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Join Erica Watson to celebrate her new book, connect with community, and learn about local action opportunities! Featuring: Readings by Erica and friends Local art Music by Simon Piler (and... |




























