Our fall season of free Tundra Connections webcasts and live chats is just around the corner, streaming live from the tundra near Churchill, Manitoba!

Open to students, educators, and lifelong learners of all ages, the broadcasts give you a chance to see wild polar bears, learn from polar bear scientists and other experts, and ask questions live.

The schedule below includes both webcasts and live chats. To join us, sign up with the "register" button for the webcasts that interest you and we'll send you a reminder, viewing link, and list of supporting materials for classroom use. For our more casual live chats, no registration is required, but we provide calendar reminders with viewing links.

Live Chat
(Not So?) Distant Cousins - Brown Bears vs. Polar Bears
Thursday, October 19th, 3 pm CT
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Brown bears and polar bears are so closely related that they can interbreed, yet they sometimes seem worlds apart. Join us to compare these two big bears and discuss what makes them each unique. With Mike Fitz and Alysa McCall

Webcast
Marvelous Moms and Cubs
Wednesday, October 25th, 1 pm CT
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Polar Bears International is working on some incredible research projects focused on protecting vulnerable moms and cubs. Join us to talk about what makes these families so incredible, why we need to support them, and how you can help. Consider using the Mom & Me curriculum in your classroom before the webcast and preparing questions ahead of time! With Alysa McCall
Age: Gr. 5-8

Live Chat
Polar Bear Science Steps Forward
Thursday, October 26th, 1 pm CT
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In recent years there have been some exciting new technologies and advancements in different aspects of polar bear research. Join us as we speak directly to researchers to talk about everything from footprints to genetics to safety and more! With Alysa McCall, Geoff York, Ruth Rivkin, Joe Northrup, and Jon Aars

Live Chat
Living on Land Has Its Limits: Lactation, Starvation, and Survival
Tuesday, October 31st, 1 pm CT
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Polar bears love to eat but are also able to fast for long periods of time when on land.  Past studies have looked at how longer fasting periods could impact the species, but research has been largely male-focused. A recent paper looks closer at impacts on moms and cubs, specifically lactation, helping us get closer to understanding the big picture for polar bear populations in a warming world. With Alysa McCall and Louise Archer

Webcast
Virtual Field Trip on the Tundra: Build the Change with LEGO and Discovery Education
Thursday, November 2nd, 12 pm CT
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Please join us to help Build the Change we need for polar bears! We partner with Discovery Education and LEGO for a wonderful Virtual Field Trip to the Polar Bear Capital of the World! We’ll learn about the importance of play, creativity, and helping to change the world. With Alysa McCall, Kyle Schutt, and LEGO special guests (2x)
All Ages

Webcast
Pole to Pole Policy
Tuesday, November 7th, 12 pm CT
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A recent paper from our chief scientist emeritus addressed a loophole in the Endangered Species Act, paving the way for removing the current roadblock for polar bear protections. Join to learn conservation can happen through changes in policy and how such progress can support all ecosystems and the species that depend on them, from pole to pole. With Alysa McCall, Flavio Lehner, and Emily Ringer
Age: Gr. 9-12

Webcast
Living with the World's Largest Land Carnivore: From Resistance to Coexistence
Wednesday, November 8th, 1 pm CT
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As polar bears spend more time on land in parts of their range they are more likely to come into contact with people across the north. Tune in to learn more about what some communities are doing to keep themselves protected and polar bears in the wild, and what we can do to support coexistence now and in the future. With Alysa McCall and Geoff York
All ages

Live Chat
Community Connections: Churchill's Relationship with Polar Bears
Thursday, November 9th, 11 am CT 
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PBI alumnus Kt Miller is wrapping up her thesis in Churchill which explored how Indigenous people in Churchill, Manitoba have coexisted with polar bears in the past and present, and what their vision is for coexistence in the future. Join us as she speaks about her work and with those who were key in this work. With Alysa McCall, Kt Miller, and special guest

Live Chat
Farewell from the Tundra
Wednesday, November  15th, 1 pm CT
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It’s again time to wrap up a wonderful polar bear season. We’ll discuss our  favorite moments and let  you know what’s next for these incredible animals and Polar Bears International. With Kieran McIver

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Thank you to our program partners Frontiers North Adventures, explore.org, Discovery Education, Microsoft Flip, and Connected North.