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2025 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 12 | Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Karelian Bear Dogs Help Protect Wildlife | Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage |
Nils J. Pedersen, of Fairbanks will present on our 30-year history of contributions to the world of non-lethal bear deterrence, including development of Bear Spray, principles of Bear Shepherding, and the creation of the Karelian Bear Dog Wildlife K-9. Wednesday, November 12th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Fur Sewing | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| December 11 | Alaska's Wild Wood Bison: Past, Present and Future | Online |
Join Wood Bison Project Biologist Tom Seaton for an in-depth update on Alaska's wood bison restoration efforts. This presentation will cover the current status of the Lower Yukon-Innoko herd, established in 2015, and the newly released Lower Tanana herd in the Minto Flats State Game Refuge. Tom will also share insights into upcoming plans for future herd releases in other regions of Alaska. Register here Thursday, December 11th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska |
| Tuesday, December 16, 5pm-9pm | Archery 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
2026 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8 | Nelchina Caribou Herd Update | Online |
Are you curious about what happened with the Nelchina caribou herd and how the herd is doing now? Join Glennallen Area Biologist, Heidi Hatcher, to learn about the history of the herd, management and monitoring efforts, the latest status of the herd, and expectations as the herd recovers. Register here Thursday, January 8th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska |
| January 14 | Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Whooooo's There? Owls of Alaska | Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage |
Join Ginamaria Smith and Archimedes the great-horned owl to discover some of the fascinating habits of owls, where they can be found in Alaska, and local owl calls. Lecture features a live owl presentation. Wednesday, January 14th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| February 11 | Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Dall's Sheep Research in Southcentral Alaska 2009-Present | Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage |
Learn how studies in the Chugach, Talkeetna and Wrangell St. Elias mountain ranges help us to understand why Alaskan sheep populations have declined by 50-70% in the last few years. Wednesday, February 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| February 12 | Collared Pikas: Alaska's Alpine Rock Hoppers | Online |
Are small mammals collecting flower bouquets in the mountains? Yes! Alaska's collared pikas have small populations and unique behaviors that help them survive the long winter. In this presentation, Wildlife Biologist, Arin Underwood, presents her research on these elusive lagomorphs. Register here Thursday, February 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska |
| March 11 | Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Bird Collisions | Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage |
Bird collisions with building windows are a top source of bird mortality and reducing these collisions has been identified as an important action to help halt and reverse declines of North American bird populations. Learn what species are most vulnerable to collisions and what you can do to make your home safe for birds. Wednesday, March 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| March 12 | Parasites, Pus & Pathogens: A Peek Inside Alaska's Wildlife | Online |
Join Alaska wildlife veterinarian Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen for a visual overview of common parasites and diseases you may observe on the outside of animals, and on the inside of animals during the field dressing and butchering process. It will include how to identify diseases and parasites, concerns to humans, safe handling advice, when and how to report observations, and more. Warning: presentation may contain some 'gross' images! Register here Thursday, March 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska |
| April 8 | Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Effective Tools for Protecting Bear Attractants, Including Electric Fencing and Defenders' Electric Fence Incentive | Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage |
In Alaska, bears play an important role in maintaining ecosystem health and biodiversity. Human-bear conflict frequently results in bear mortality and threatens the long-term stability and persistence of bear populations. Additionally, property damage and loss from conflicts can be extremely costly for individuals and communities and reduces social tolerance for bears. Tools designed to protect attractants from bears prevent conflict and help people better share the landscape with bears. Wednesday, April 8th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| April 9 | Living and Recreating in Bear Country | Online |
April is Bear Awareness Month in Alaska. Please join Fish and Wildlife Technician, Wilson Puryear, as he presents best practices on how to safely live and recreate in bear country. Register here Thursday, April 9th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska |