Upcoming Events
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Friday, March 6, 7pm, Wrangell-St. Elias NP Visitor Center
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Wolf Pack Monitoring:  Range, Distribution, and Diet in Ahtna's Eastern Territory
With Sterling Spilinek, Ethan Vollema, and Trevor Alexander, Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission
Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC), in partnership with the Native Village of Tazlina and Ahtna Inc, is leading the first known tribally managed wolf capture and collaring project in Alaska, funded through the US Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal Wildlife Grant Program.
This presentation will summarize results from the initial capture and monitoring phase.  The presenters will also discuss adaptive field methods, logistical challenges, and the project's role in advancing tribally driven wildlife science that integrates Traditional Ecological Knowledge with rigorous  research.
Sterling Spilinek serves as the Wildlife Biologist for AITRC.  Ethan Vollema and Trevor Alexander are wildlife technicians for AITRC.

Winter Fun Day will be Tuesday, March 10, 10am to 3pm,  at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Visitor Center and Ahtna Cultural Center
There will be indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family, including skiing, outdoor survival, wildlife science, and crafts.
 Kids 8 and under need to have an accompanying adult. Snacks and hot drinks will be provided, please bring a lunch.

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WISE is hiring!  We are currently recruiting for the position of Naturalist Tour Guide and Summer Program Assistant for the summer of 2026.

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Learn about WISE from 3 of our program participants in this new video from Akwild1.  Anna explains how we can't live about nature, Willow shares her love of learning and adventure, and Ike has some great advice for anyone thinking about going on a WISE trip.
WISE now has a Youtube Channel!  Find us at ​https://www.youtube.com/@WISE.Education.Alaskawww.youtube.com/@WISE.Education.Alaska
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A Glimpse at our 2024 Youth and Community Programs

About Our Name

​WISE is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 with the mission of providing science and environmental education for Alaska's Copper River Valley.  Our full name, Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment, references the nearby Wrangell Mountains, a symbol of the place we serve.  Science, Environment, and the word Institute were included to show our educational focus.  The happy combination of letters giving the acronym "WISE" was a positive factor in the final selection of the name.  
    WISE has no connection or affiliation with the former BIA school known as Wrangell Institute.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, WISE depends on community support. If you, your family, or your community benefit from WISE's services, consider donating to WISE or volunteering with us, or signing up for our mailing list!