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.
Welcome to Our Brand New Buggy One!
Tuesday, Oct 21, 12:30 pm CT
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We are so excited to kick off another fall on the tundra, this time with a slightly new look. Join us as we introduce you to our new home away from home, one that’s cleaner and quieter than ever — Electric Buggy One!
Tools for Schools — Motivating Action
Wednesday, Oct 22, 1 pm CT
Grade 3-12
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Students of all ages have the power to change the world! Join us to learn about concrete tools and actions that youth, teachers, classrooms, schools, and more can take to positively influence our shared future. Together, our voices are strong — and what’s good for people is good for polar bears, too!
A Celebration of Polar Bears — Updates from the Field
Thursday, Oct 23, 12 pm CT
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It’s been a long year! We will share things worth celebrating, updates from the polar bear world, and what Polar Bears International has been up around the Arctic.
Living in Ice-olation — STEM Tools for Studying Polar Bears
Tuesday, Oct 28, 12 pm CT
Grade 4-12
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Polar bears live in some of the most brutal conditions on the planet: cold, dark, salty, windy, wet, and far from human civilization. It is incredibly difficult, dangerous, and expensive for researchers to study this species, so we need to get creative! Join us to learn about how we use trial and error, imagination and collaboration to understand this incredible animal and support its conservation.
Fat is Fit — Polar Bear Diets
Thursday, Oct 30, 12 pm CT
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Polar bears did keto before it was cool. This blubber hunting ice bear thrives on fat, eating less protein, fruits, and vegetables than any of its cousins. Tune in to do a deeper dive into the diets of the world’s biggest bear.
Creature Art Teacher on the Tundra
Tuesday, Nov 4, 1 pm CT
All Ages Welcome
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Join amazing animal animator Aaron Blaise as he teaches us how to draw a polar bear and what makes polar bears stand out from the other creatures he illustrates, like the brown bear. Inspired by the polar bears surrounding him on the tundra, Aaron will tell us about his artistic approach as he teaches us how to draw the great white bear and explains why he is passionate about conservation.
Drawing Inspiration from Snow Bear
Wednesday, Nov 5, 1:30 pm CT
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Acclaimed wildlife artist and animator Aaron Blaise will guide us through a hands-on drawing lesson focusing on polar bear moms and cubs. As Aaron sketches and shares insights from his career, we will discuss how art and storytelling can be powerful tools for learning and motivating conservation efforts.
Drawing Connections: Exploring Animal Adaptations with Aaron Blaise and Polar Bears International (Sponsored by Discovery Education)
Thursday, Nov 6, 12 pm CT
Grades: 3-8
Webcast — Register Here
Celebrate Polar Bear Week with Discovery Education and Polar Bears International in a dynamic event designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of animal adaptations through art and science. Broadcasting live from Churchill, Manitoba, acclaimed wildlife artist and former Disney animator Aaron Blaise will guide students through a hands-on drawing lesson comparing polar bears and brown bears, while exploring how these animals have evolved to thrive in very different environments.
As Aaron sketches and shares insights from his career, students will discover how art can be a powerful tool for learning and advocacy while experiencing the connection from classroom learning to real-world science and conservation efforts.
Perfect for grades K–8, this interactive experience blends creativity, environmental education, and career inspiration — inviting students to see the world through both scientific and artistic lenses.
Building a Bigger, Better Bear Safety Toolbox
Wednesday, Nov 12, 12 pm CT
Grades 4-12
Webcast — Register Here
As polar bears spend more time on land in more places, we need more safety tools to better support the people that live with the world’s biggest bear. Polar Bears International is developing new tools, testing existing ones and piloting projects to collaboratively expand polar bear safety across the Arctic. Tune in to learn more about our process and partners, some new tools being created, and how we can keep people safe and polar bears in the wild.
Staying Safe in Bear Country
Thursday, Nov 13, 1 pm CT
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As polar bears spend more time on land in more places they will come into more contact with people. We want to ensure that everyone has the education, tools, and support that they need for both species to stay safe. Tune in to learn about how we are supporting human-polar bear coexistence, developing new tools, testing existing equipment, and helping share and spread knowledge across the north.
Bye Bye from Buggy One
Tuesday, Nov 18, 12 pm CT
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That’s another great polar bear season wrapped! Let’s highlight our favourite moments from the season and discuss what’s next for these beautiful creatures.
