History of Kennecott and McCarthy
McCarthy, AK
June 5-7, 2008
Learn the exciting and dynamic history of McCarthy and Kennecott from the mining days to the present. Presenters include National Park Service historians and local sourdoughs. Join us for a fun-filled two days. This course is designed for guides, outdoor and experiential educators, interpreters, classroom and home-school teachers, and for anyone interested in local history. We welcome participants from all over Alaska and the Lower '48!
Programs are based in the rustic town of McCarthy at the "Old Hardware Store," just a short walk from a 25 mile-long glacier. The Hardware Store houses a classroom, dining area, communal kitchen, lounge, libraries and storage space. Participants can camp on the banks of the Kennicott River, a short walk away, or choose to stay at other local accommodations. You and your family are invited to dine with use for an extra $25/person per day, or pay a small fee per meal.
- Costs: $120/person before April 23rd. $165 if you register between April 23 - May 15. Includes dinner on the first night, camping and food storage facilities, as well as instruction. Full and partial scholarships available.
- When: Thursday June 5th: 5:30pm- 8:30pm (includes dinner); Friday June 6th: 9am-4:30pm, Saturday June 7th: 9am-12pm.
- Credit: continuing education credits (ED 580) are available through Prince William Sounds Community College for a $25 administrative fee.
- How: Register by the deadline of May 15 by contacting the Wrangell Mountains Center at info@wrangells.org or calling 907-554-4464.
- Questions: For information about facilities, scholarships, meal costs or lodging please email info@wrangells.org. For information about course content only, please contact Lilly Goodman at lgoodman@mtaonline.net.
Changing Landscapes
McCarthy, AK
June 7-9, 2008
Glaciers, rivers, volcanoes, landslides and succession! Join us for two days of intensive and interactive field based learning about these exciting and dynamic processes. We will spend most of the days out on the trail, enjoying the dynamic environment of the McCarthy area as a classroom. Evenings will be spent engaging in insightful, indoor discussion in the Wrangell mountains center's historic facilities.
Programs are based in the rustic town of McCarthy at the "Old Hardware Store," just a short walk from a 25 mile-long glacier. The Hardware Store houses a classroom, dining area, communal kitchen, lounge, libraries and storage space. Participants can camp on the banks of the Kennicott River, a short walk away, or choose to stay at other local accommodations. You and your family are invited to dine with use for an extra $25/person per day, or pay a small fee per meal.
- Costs: $145/person before April 23rd. $180 if you register between April 23 - May 15(Last day to register). WMC members receive an additional 10% discount. Includes dinner on the first night, camping and food storage facilities, as well as instruction. Full and partial scholarships available.
- When: Saturday June 7th: 5:30pm- 8:30pm (includes dinner); Sunday June 8th: 9am-4:30pm, Monday June 7th: 9am-12pm.
- Credit: continuing education credits (ED 580) are available through Prince William Sounds Community College for a $25 administrative fee.
- How: Register by the deadline of May 15 by contacting the Wrangell Mountains Center at info@wrangells.org or calling 907-554-4464.
- Questions: For information about WMC membership, facilities, scholarships, meal costs or lodging please email info@wrangells.org. For information about course content only, please contact Lilly Goodman at lgoodman@mtaonline.net.