SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

11:00AM| Cooking Demonstration

Nolan Center - outside if weather allows, inside classroom if not

​11:00AM | Science and technology fun for kids of all ages.  

Nolan Center - outside if weather allows, inside classroom if not

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​2:00PM | Music Jam Session
Nolan Center - outside if weather allows, inside main room if not

​Work with Mountain Music team and Matt Henson to improve your skills and just have fun.​

Have a workshop idea?

Let us know!

fun@alaskabearfest.org

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​​WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

10:00AM | Art Workshop (Kids & Family)

Nolan Center Lobby

Art project for adults and youth. Learn to make your own prints using real sea creatures and acrylic paints. Paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own T-Shirt, apron or napkins.  Some supplies provided.

11:00 AM | Safety Workshop ​-

Outdoor Shooting Range

Behavior in Bear Country. How to be prepared. How to properly and effectively use bear spray.  

THURSDAY, JULY 31

10:00AM | Art Workshop for adults

Nolan Center Lobby

Art project for adults and youth.Learn to make your own prints using real sea creatures and acrylic paints. Paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own T-Shirt, apron, or napkins.   Some supplies provided.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

8:00AM| Plant Walk

Nature Trail/Volunteer Loop

Description coming soon.

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1:00PM I Maximizing your photography 

Nolan Center Classroom

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There's a reason you can't get that shot to turn out the way you want it. Understand core principles of photography can greatly elevate your photos. This class will help you understand and apply basic concepts in order to improve your production and minimize time in the editing software.
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Jonathon Dawe: originally from Southeast Missouri. 10 years experience as a photojournalist, approximately 20 years as a professional photographer in various capacities. His photography focuses on storytelling and organic portraiture. 

5:00PM | Annual Bear Fest Dinner

The Stikine Inn & Restaurant

James Beard award winning Chef Renee Erickson and her team from  the Eat Sea Creatures restaurants are designing a night of fine dining highlighting local ingredients and regional seafoods.  

​This is the annual auction fundraiser that allows Bearfest to bring inspiring programs to Wrangell, and also to help support youth programs that develop mind and body. 

Music Provided by Mountain Music and Matt Hensen Music

  WORKSHOPS 2025

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