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Porscha Danielle Teaches Still Life Drawing at Alaska Botanical Garden
Congratulations to one of our docents, Porscha Danielle, who recently taught a still life drawing workshop at the Alaska Botanical Garden. This workshop allowed participants to observe and draw moose skulls, antlers, and plants important for moose diets. These moose...
News Release: AWCC Announces the 5th Annual Art Contest Theme: Animals of the Turnagain Arm – Belugas, Bears, & Beyond
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center's education team is excited to host the 5th Annual Alaska Biodiversity Art Contest! Selected artists will be awarded prizes, have their art featured in a gallery, and the chance for their art to be selected for a t-shirt and...
Travelers’ Choice 2023
AWCC is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner! The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners...
Girdwood Forest Fair Parade
We had a great time participating in the annual Girdwood Forest Fair Parade and giving back to the community we love by supporting this annual family-friendly event. Thank you Doug Lindstrand...
Cook Inlet Beluga Whale: A Promising Discovery
The Cook Inlet beluga whale, an endangered population inhabiting the Cook Inlet in Alaska, has been the focus of conservation efforts for years. These creatures have faced challenges, including habitat degradation and noise pollution. However, recent developments...
Moose Encounters and Bear Encounters are Back
Moose encounters and bear encounters are BACK for the season! Bear Encounters run from June 1 through August 15 Enjoy the unique opportunity to observe and learn about our resident brown bears. Join in on a daily feeding session, where you can gain knowledge about...
Summer Hummingbird Days 2023 was a success!
Summer Hummingbird Days 2023 was a success! Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), treated a crowd to our annual hummingbird banding event! Rufous hummingbird bandings took place while biologists and AWCC naturalists...
2023 Summer Hummingbird Days
As summer approaches, nature enthusiasts and bird lovers eagerly anticipate the vibrant display of one of nature's most fascinating creatures – the rufous hummingbird. Join us as we delve into a world of delicate wings and iridescent feathers during our Summer...
North American Caribou Workshop & Arctic Ungulate Conference
Members of our team recently attended the 2023 North American Caribou & Arctic Ungulate Conference, where they had the privilege of listening to speakers teach them about how arctic wildlife adapts to current environmental changes. This provided our team with...
AWCC Chapman School Outreach Program
The AWCC Education Team recently had the opportunity to teach academic programs at Chapman School in Anchor Point. They prepared four Awesome Adaptations programs for Chapman School's third through eighth graders. These programs offered students hands-on experiences...
Aurora Borealis Dancing Over AWCC
At 1AM this morning, AWCC's Executive Director, Sarah Howard, captured the northern lights dancing above the sanctuary. The Northern Lights Centre describes these awe-inspiring waves of light as collisions between...