• A field of cottongrass on an early summer morning

    Bering Land Bridge

    National Preserve Alaska

For Teachers

Teacher programs
BELA offers a wide range of classroom and field opportunities for students and teachers
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Bering Land Bridge National Preserve offers a plethora of resources for schools, education groups, students, and teachers alike. If you would like to bring a ranger to your classroom or just discuss program options contact Jennifer Thelen at 907-443-2522 or e-mail us.

Programs involve hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive education kits to engage students in a variety subjects. Read about Ranger Katie's visits to Krista Marvin's 5th grade class at Nome Elementary School!

Did You Know?

An inactive 2005 Bilge Creek Fire.

A lightning strike ignites a fire in the preserve. The fire burns for a week and then rain puts it out. In about 7 years, a visitor could walk on the burned site having no idea there once was a fire under his or her feet. This speedy site re-vegetation is typical of tundra fire adapted ecosystems.