EDUCATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Creating Experiences on Alaska’s Public Lands
INSPIRE, foster & PARTICIPATE
Education
We Inspire Outdoor Learning
- We increase connections to natural places through place-based education while bringing Alaskan communities together.
- We empower leadership through outdoor skills training, social-emotional learning, and through conservation projects.
We Foster Deep Connections to Public Lands
- We mentor youth through hands-on skills training, career development, and networking with our partners.
- We promote media that reflects diverse perspectives in public land engagement.
- We offer all our teen expeditions at no cost to the student.
We Overcome Obstacles of Participation in Public Lands
- We foster inclusion, a sense of place, and identification with outdoor spaces.
- We empower youth to undertake leadership opportunities in their communities.
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Hands-on Learning Across Alaska, Based in Anchorage
Our Anchorage-based programs offer Alaskan teens transformative outdoor experiences, building resilience, outdoor skills, and a lasting connection to public lands through backpacking, sea kayaking, and stewardship activities alongside public land agency staff. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, we foster personal growth, career exploration, and a sense of responsibility for Alaska’s public lands.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE
Murie Science & Learning Center
At the Murie Science and Learning Center in Denali National Park, Alaska Geographic offers a wide range of programs. From multi-day field courses with content experts, free family hour programs, custom programs for groups, or our Summer Evening Speaker Series, we have something for everyone. Join us to connect with nature and learn about Denali’s unique ecosystems.
We are the Alaska partner to:
We are the official nonprofit partner to the National Park Service, US Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management in Alaska.
We work in partnership with these public land agencies to provide greater interpretive, educational, and stewardship opportunities to the public, in collaboration with other non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions.