Kim Sherry
Host of Hometown, AlaskaKim Sherry is a 4th generation Alaskan, who grew up in the small town of King Salmon. You may recognize her from the 3rd season of ‘The Great American Recipe’ on PBS as the first contestant ever coming from Alaska! Kim is an artist who currently specializes in pet portraits, but has also written and illustrated 2 children’s books and owned a clothing business in Anchorage. Coming from a family of subsistence hunters and fishers, Kim is an avid gardener who has always had an appreciation for the outdoors and a reverence for the wildlife that sustained their community.
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Hear the basics of what earthquakes are, how they affect the state and how we can be ready for the next one. -
Ossie Kairaiuak discusses the generational importance of storytelling and how these stories continue through the modern age. -
Lam is a food journalist, cookbook editor and host of "The Splendid Table." He was also a judge on the recent season of "The Great American Recipe." -
Learn about what local foods are out there and what we can do to ensure our state’s food security. Bonus: Cooking tips from Kim Sherry! -
Learn everything you need to know to start birding—from the best birdwatching spots in town to how you can contribute to citizen science. -
Learn about fungi, mushroom cooking tips and more as host Kim Sherry explores the world of mushroom cultivation and foraging in Alaska. -
We're joined by an entomologist to learn about the diverse species of bugs in Alaska, gardening tips and citizen science projects. -
Hear about the unique history of our zoo and learn some interesting facts about the local fauna that we share this great state with.
