Calendar of Events
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Searching for things to do with the kids or events for families? Look no further! Want to learn a new outdoor skill or get certified before you go hunting? We’ve got you covered! Looking for continuing education credits or professional development workshops for teachers? We provide them!
Check our event listings and mark your calendar to join us.
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, November 18th, 5:30pm-9:30pm | Fish Canning | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, November 22 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm | Hunter Education | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| December 6 | Intro To Trapping (Alaskans Afield) | Other |
Register at Alaskans Afield |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Fur Sewing | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
2026 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |