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Four Sitka High students were recently selected to participate in the Science Mentor Program. This program pairs students with professional mentors to conduct ecological field studies. From left to right: Program Coordinators Scott Harris, Ashley Bolwerk, and Kent Bovee, Tahnee Curran will be work with Wildlife Biologist Chris Leeseberg at the US Forest Service, Spencer Combs will be working with Fisheries Biologist Troy Tydingco at the AK Dept. of Fish and Game, Justine Webb will be working with Botanist Kitty LaBounty at the University of Alaska Southeast, and Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkops will also be working with Chris Leesburg. The program is funded by the Sitka Conservation Society and the Secure Rural Schools Act.

Reflecting on the 4 H's – Heart - Sitka Conservation Society

4-Hers building a shelter. Photo by Lione Clare. As we approach April, Alaska-Way-of-Life 4-H club concludes its second quarter of programming for youth ages 5-18 in Sitka for the 2020-21 year. We focused on the 4-H value of “Heart” in the months of January, February, and March, with a focus...

Reflections from the Tongass - Sitka Conservation Society

Photo by Molly LeeBove. Written by Stephanie Hewett Last summer, SCS hosted artists at the Phonograph Creek property left to us by Eric and Pam Bealer. The intention of this project was to connect artists to the Tongass who hadn’t experienced it before, as well as inspire them to create...

Experiencing the West Chichagof Wilderness at SCS’s Phonograph Creek Property - Sitka Conservation Society

Photo by Andrew Thoms. Written by Heather Bauscher Last summer we were fortunate to host some very special guests at the Phonograph Creek property bequeathed to us by Eric and Pam Bealer two years ago. The homestead at Phonograph Creek is located 3.5 miles outside of Pelican, Alaska and is...

SCCC Expands Goddard Hot Springs Cold Water Storage - Sitka Conservation Society

Photo by Lione Clare It was supposed to be a day trip. But, as is typical of late November in Southeast Alaska, Mother Nature had different plans. While much of Sitka was still recovering from the hustle of Thanksgiving, naval architect Erik de Jong bustled around his workshop with haste,...

Reflecting on the 4 H's – Health - Sitka Conservation Society

For this year of 4-H Alaska-Way-of-Life Club, we decided to separate our programming thematically into four quarters with each quarter representing one of the four H’s: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. This fall, “Health” has been the theme, with a specific focus on healthy lifestyles and stress relief. Health has...

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