Calendar of Events
Highlighted Events
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!
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2024 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | Potter Marsh Discovery Day 2024 | Anchorage | 11am to 4pm. Discover Potter Marsh and some of Alaska's wildlife at Anchorage's most popular wildlife viewing area. This family-friendly event includes nature-related games and prizes, invertebrate sampling, birding stations along the boardwalk, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, kid-friendly archery range, fishing practice area, release of a rehabilitated wild bird (if available), captive educational birds from Bird TLC, artist tables by Plein Aire, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners. |
| June 15 | Reflections Lake Discovery Day 2024 | Palmer | When: Saturday, June 15th, 12pm to 4pm. Where: Reflections Lake, Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge - located at Mile 30.6, 'Knik River Access' exit, along the Glenn Highway. Approximately 32 miles northeast of downtown Anchorage and 11 miles south of downtown Palmer and Wasilla. Event: Help celebrate one of Palmer's popular wildlife viewing areas at this free annual event. At this family-friendly event you can engage with birding stations along the boardwalk, assist ADF&G staff with a fish release, learn how to deploy bear spray, participate in hands-on nature activities, go geocaching, watch dog retriever demonstrations, and more! Parking available nearby; restrooms and entire facility are accessible to those in wheelchairs. For more information, contact Burl Dickman at burl.dickman@alaska.gov |
| Saturday, November 2nd from 8:30am-6:00pm | Mountain Huntress Clinic | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Wednesday, November 6, 6-8pm | Hunting Regulations 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| November 9 | Youth Birch Bark Basket Making (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield Come spend a fun afternoon learning how to make a folded, watertight birch bark basket. Note* This class is for youth ages 8-18. Youth under 13 must have an adult present* |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Jerky Making | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, November 23rd 2024. 8:00am to 1:00pm | Hunter Education Certification | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Canning Wild Game Soups | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |