• National Bison Day Event

    Bison Hall at AWCC Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

    Join us at AWCC to celebrate National Bison Day and the reintroduction of wood bison to Alaska. From 11:30AM - 1:30PM learn from Naturalists in Bison Hall through hands-on biofact exploration, wood bison reintroduction videos, and a wood bison themed crafts. The Be Wild Gift Shop will be offering 10% off bison merchandise all day! […]

  • Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program Fall 2023 – New Volunteer Orientation

    The Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program (www.akbmp.org) will host a virtual volunteer orientation on August 15th from 6PM to 7:30PM. This training will be recorded and posted on our website for viewing at any time during the season. All who can't make the live event can watch it at their convenience. This orientation is for those […]

  • National Bison Day 2023

    Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

    Celebrate National Bison Day at AWCC!  Bring the family down for a fun filled day at AWCC! We'll be celebrating the American bison, the restoration efforts for the species, as well as their ecological, cultural, and historical contributions as the national mammal of the United States. On this day AWCC celebrates the wood bison sub-species […]

  • “Hold My Bear” Launch Party Fundraiser

    Girdwood Brewing Company 2700 Alyeska Hwy, Girdwood, AK, United States

    The AWCC is partnering with local favorites, Girdwood Brewing Company and Amanda Rose Warren, on an exciting fundraiser! Here’s a little peek of the Hold My Bear label being done by Amanda Rose Warren Studio & Gallery. Girdwood Brewing is crafting a refreshing Helles Lager to be released on May 19, just in time for […]

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  • Bear and Moose Safety Training

    Girdwood Community Room 250 Egloff Drive, Girdwood, AK, United States

    Join AWCC and partners at the Girdwood Community Room on June 11th at 6PM for bear and moose safety training. Featuring bear and moose educational activities, partner booths, and a bear spray demonstration.

  • National Bison Day 2024

    Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

    Celebrate National Bison Day at AWCC with hayrides, naturalist talk, bison crafts, and activities.  Bring the family for a fun filled day at AWCC celebrating bison. National Bison Day is an annual celebration of the American bison, restoration efforts for the species, as well as their ecological, cultural, and historical contributions as the national mammal […]

  • National Bison Day 2025

    Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

    Celebrate National Bison Day at AWCC with hayrides, naturalist talk, bison crafts, and activities.  Bring the family for a fun filled day at AWCC celebrating bison. National Bison Day is […]