Calling all inquisitive explorers, young anglers, brilliant biologists, future fish nerds, and generally nature-curious kiddos!
Connect With Us & Online Friends
We provide a friendly, online space for kids to ask questions, talk to fish and wildlife professionals/learn about careers, tap into curiosity and wonder, foster appreciation for nature and culture, and gain knowledge about outdoor preparedness. Each week brings familiar faces and new guests and topics.
Similar to our urban fishing program, we realize that confidence and competence in the outdoors requires time and supportive relationships. This club's origins began as a virtual alternative to in-person programming when COVID-19 hit in 2020. We wanted to bridge the time apart and stay connected. We see value in face-to-face time with kids who want to learn, whether it's online or in person.
To that end, we host open public Zooms every Wednesday featuring guests and fish and wildlife-related topics. Programming is geared towards youth ages 8-12 but all are welcome, including younger kiddos and curious adults. Virtual ASL Interpretation will be available, and we hope to see you there!
How/When to Connect
Open https://www.zoomgov.com/join in a new window. Then enter Meeting ID: 160 014 4500 Passcode: vYFWC2024!
Wednesdays at 8:30PM EST / 7:30PM Central / 6:30PM Mountain / 5:30PM Pacific / 4:30PM Alaska / 2:30PM Hawaii
Fall Session 2024 Topics
September 4 – Alaska Trees + Ornament Activity (please bring items from home when you login - like cardboard, water bottles/cans, paper plates, markers, beads, string, or anything around the house or outside. Be creative!)
September 11 – Hummingbirds
September 18 – Meet North America’s Wild Cats!
September 25 – Get to Know Otters!
October 2 – Oh Rats! Islands & Invasives
October 9 – Take flight: Pilots in Wildlife Conservation
October 16 – Explore the National Wildlife Refuge System
October 23 – Spectacular Spooky Fishes
October 30 –Owls + Pellet Dissection Activity - If you're interested in receiving free owl pellet dissection materials, please contact Katrina Liebich by Friday October 11 to allow time for shipping.
November 6 - Wild Foods
November 13 – Planning Your Adventures + Indigenous Calendar Activity. Limited supplies! Hide and beads provided. Bring string and anything sentimental or interesting from outside that can be tied on (e.g. feathers). If you are interested in participating, contact Katrina Liebich by October 23. All are welcome to attend and listen/learn about Dena'ina culture.
November 20 – Life Under the Ice + Ice Fishing Rod Activity - We will teach YFWC-goers how to craft a traditional ice fishing rod. Limited materials are free and provided first come first serve. If you are interested in receiving materials, contact Katrina Liebich by October 23. All are welcome to attend to listen and learn.
November 27 (BREAK)
December 4 – Winter Wildlife Wonders
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