Announcements

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Alaska
Map showing the federal lands near Fox, Alaska that are included in Fire Prevention Order AK020-24-001

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

The fire prevention order will be in effect May 1 through October 31
Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
North Star Fire Crew walking to flight line.

Experienced Wildland Fire Leader Named BLM Alaska Fire Service Manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named Kyle Cowan as the new Deputy State Director of Fire and Aviation in Alaska and Manager of the BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS).
Alaska
A stream scientist surveys Wade Creek.

BLM seeks input on programmatic analysis for aquatic restoration projects in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a draft programmatic environmental

Alaska
Autumn trees in the Anchorage Bowl.

BLM hosting public listening sessions for Alaska Long Trail National Scenic Trail feasibility study

The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend upcoming listening sessions to inform a congressionally-directed

Alaska
Two men and a woman looking at a laptop computer

Mar. 19, 20: Native Allotment, Restricted Property, and ANVLAP info session and assistance

Join Tlingit & Haida, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Alaska Legal Services at the Generations Southeast Building in Juneau from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Alaska
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Apr. 17: Fireside Chat Speaker Series: Backyard Insect Ecology 

Join us for our LAST Fireside Chat of the season, Apr 17 from 7 - 8 p.m., to gain a deeper understanding of Alaska’s unique cultural resources, ecology, recreational opportunities, and more.

Alaska
Snowy trail lined with snow-laden spruce.

Apr. 5, 10: OWLS Walk

OWLS, Outdoor Walks and Learning for Seniors, is a program for active, inquisitive seniors. Join a CCSC naturalist for an outdoor walk emphasizing exercise with nuggets of nature learning.

Alaska
View of the front entrance to the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center Building surrounded by snow.

Mar. 29: Grow Your Own Story: Strategies and Techniques to Refine Your Outdoor Writing

Join Lisa Maloney, an award-winning author and freelance travel/outdoors writer based in Anchorage, for a two-hour workshop on taking the seeds of any outdoor experience and turning it into a story

Alaska
Owl landing on a branch

Feb 28: Owl Prowl

Feb 28, 6-7:30 p.m., take a night hike through the forest with a naturalist to search for Alaska’s elusive owl residents.

Alaska
Picture of the view of the valley with the sun shining on the White Mountains' highlands in the distance. A few inches of snow covers the ground. The edge of the Moose Mountain Cabin frames the right side of the picuture.

Feb 28: Bob Gillis and Tom Moran talk "Nights in the Whites"

Feb 28, 6 p.m. Come to learn the ins, outs, do's and don'ts of cabin trips in the White Mountains! Bob Gillis and Tom Moran have been exploring the recreation area for years, primarily wi

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March 8: Junior Ranger: Iditarod

March 8, 10 a.m. - noon. Calling all Junior Rangers! How much do you know about the Iditarod Trail?