Daily Dose of Nature | Alaska, Canada & the North

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WEBINAR | Accessible Awe in the Canadian Rockies

Originally presented May 9, 2022
Here's the great thing about Western Canada’s national parks: You don't have to be a hardy hiker tackling tough terrain to experience their grandeur. Even short walks are awe-inspiring. Take a virtual journey!

WEBINAR | From Salmon to Shipwrecks: Discover the Secrets of England’s Severn

Originally presented May 2, 2022
The Severn Estuary is one of England's greatest natural wonders and a globally important wetland. Learn why this important habitat is at the forefront of wetland conservation, with lessons to offer worldwide.

WEBINAR | A Canadian Subarctic Summer (Not an Oxymoron!)

Originally presented April 13, 2022
As the mercury rises, the Canadian subarctic springs to life. From beluga whales to migratory seabirds and tundra wildflowers, species that thrive in the most unforgiving of conditions in this hardy ecosystem flourish each summer.

WEBINAR | Discover Scotland’s Wild Highlands & Islands

Originally presented April 12, 2022
Join Scottish conservationist and wildlife advocate Warwick Lister-Kaye for a preview of Nat Hab’s nature adventure exploring coast, lochs, forest and moors—find out where to see red deer, pine marten and maybe a Scottish wildcat.

WEBINAR | Can Rewilding Save the Farming Industry in England?

Originally presented April 7, 2022
Rewilding offers hope for the future of farming in England. What is rewilding, and how can we support it? Join our British naturalist guides to learn how English agriculture can benefit from bringing back the wild.

WEBINAR | The Good, the Bad and the Woolly: Ups and Downs of England’s Sheep History

Originally presented April 1, 2022
Join our Nat Hab British naturalists to learn how England’s hedgerows do so much more than simply corral the woolly sheep of the Cotswolds.

WEBINAR | Hope for Hedgehogs (and Other Creature Tales from the UK)

Originally presented March 25, 2022
Where did all the hedgehogs go? Find out why their numbers are declining in the United Kingdom and what conservation efforts could save them and their furry friends.

WEBINAR | Canadian Rockies: What to Know Before You Go

Originally presented March 18, 2022
Prep for your upcoming Canadian Rockies adventure with Nat Hab, or simply get to know this majestic region better, from aquamarine Lake Louise to the imposing Athabasca Glacier.

WEBINAR | Discover Nat Hab’s New Alaska Bear Camp

Originally presented March 2, 2022
Top bear naturalist and renowned guide Drew Hamilton shares a preview of Nat Hab’s latest conservation travel venture: Alaska Bear Camp! Learn all about the incredible bear encounters from our private fly-in wilderness base.

WEBINAR | Alaska’s Frozen Seas: Life Above and Below the Ice

Originally presented February 28, 2022
Join Elisabeth Kruger, WWF’s Manager–Arctic Wildlife, for a visual and aural journey into northern Alaska’s marine environment, meeting polar bears, seals and whales as you learn about important conservation work.

WEBINAR | Storytime with Bears

Originally presented February 24, 2022
Grab a blanket, make yourself comfortable and listen to myths and legends about bears from around the world—discover how and why these creatures are so significant in many cultures.

WEBINAR | Snowbirds of the Sea

Originally presented February 22, 2022
Humpbacks follow the sun every year, migrating from their polar feeding grounds to the tropics and back. Learn how they’re monitored along the way—even getting their own photo IDs.

WEBINAR | Beyond Braveheart: The Beauty, Wildlife & Mythology of Scotland

Originally presented February 18, 2022
From the Highlands to the islands, learn why Scotland’s history and wildlife have lured adventurous travelers for millennia.

WEBINAR | Rewilding the UK: Helping People and Animals Thrive

Originally presented February 8, 2022
Curious about the concept of giving land "back to nature"? Join two Cotswolds guides as they dive into rewilding and what these conservation efforts look like in the United Kingdom.

WEBINAR | A Summer Adventure with Quebec's Whales

Originally presented January 31, 2022
Eager to spend sun-kissed days searching for marine life and hiking through national parks? Learn about whale watching, cetacean conservation efforts, seasonal splendors and everything to expect from a summer adventure in Quebec.

WEBINAR | The Body Language of Bears

Originally presented January 27, 2022
Bears don’t see so well...but they sure can smell! Learn how bears communicate by emitting chemicals called pheromones and using their highly capable noses to decipher them.

WEBINAR | England’s Cotswolds: What You Need to Know Before You Go

Originally presented January 21, 2022
Steeped in history and paired with bucolic scenery in a storybook setting, our Cotswolds trip is an immersion in English nature and rural life. Get all the details in this enticing introduction.

WEBINAR | Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration: What You Need to Know Before You Go

Originally presented January 20, 2022
Whether you’re booked to go or dreaming of seeing the aurora one day, this overview will prepare you with all the details for your winter northern lights adventure in Churchill, Manitoba.

WEBINAR | Too Much of a Good Thing? Vitamin A in Polar Bears

Originally presented January 10, 2022
Environmental chemicals, both naturally occurring and manmade, can harm wildlife, especially apex predators—learn how they have adapted to overcome nature’s excesses, and why people’s pollutants are a bigger problem.

WEBINAR | The Umbrella Bear: How Protecting Bears Protects Ecosystems

Originally presented January 5, 2022
As “umbrella species,” bears help protect a whole range of animals and plants that depend on them to thrive within an ecosystem. Learn why bears are conservation heroes with Expedition Leader Eddy Savage.

WEBINAR | Bear Speciation: Evolution of the Family Ursidae

Originally presented January 4, 2021
How did bears evolve into the eight species that are living today and why have other bear species gone extinct? Biologist Kristina Disney offers an overview of this evolutionary journey based on scientists’ current understanding of bear speciation.

WEBINAR | Discover Arctic Trails as We Follow Arctic Tails

Originally presented December 27, 2021
Expedition Leader Kristina Disney is also a long-distance dog musher! Join her webinar to learn firsthand about dog sledding in Canada’s subarctic and how the amazing relationship between huskies and humans came to be.

WEBINAR | A Winter Wonder: The Birth of Polar Bear Cubs

Originally presented December 22, 2021
What could be cuter than a fuzzy polar bear cub? You’ve seen the photos…now get the story on how these babies come to be, and how they develop in their dens—birthing season is imminent!

WEBINAR | A Year in the Life of a Polar Bear: 2021 Edition

Originally presented December 21, 2021
Churchill-based biologist Eleanor Edye is back with an up-to-date look at how the western Hudson Bay polar bear population has fared and adapted over the seasons of the past year.

WEBINAR | South Ponders North: A Chat Between Mexico & Alaska

Originally presented October 15, 2021
When you’ve spent your whole life living and guiding in subtropical Mexico, what’s it like to envision life in "frigid, dark Arctic Alaska"? Sofia Merino & Annie Van Dinther field questions and explore stereotypes.

WEBINAR | Report from the Field: Bears of Katmai, Summer 2021

Originally presented October 12, 2021
Brad Josephs shares highlights in images and stories of the 2021 summer bear season on Alaska’s Katmai coast: hear about mating season, a beached whale the bears devoured, and see photos of adorable spring cubs.

WEBINAR | North to Alaska or South to Patagonia?

Originally presented September 28, 2021
Alaska and Patagonia are two of the planet’s most acclaimed nature travel destinations for mountains, glaciers and oceans. How do you choose between them? Compare their landscapes and wildlife on this north/south overview.

WEBINAR | Meet the Flipper Feet! Pinnipeds of the Arctic, Part 2

Originally presented September 21, 2021
A follow-up to last week’s intro to the fin-footed marine mammals of the Arctic, this session presents five individual species of seal and walrus and examines the challenges they face in a rapidly changing North.

WEBINAR | Meet the Flipper Feet! Pinnipeds of the Arctic, Part 1

Originally presented September 17, 2021
Seals, sea lions, walruses...all are pinnipeds! The name is derived from the Latin, meaning “fin-footed,” and these marine mammals are ingeniously adapted to their northern environments. Join us to discover all the fascinating details.

WEBINAR | Prepping for Polar Bears: Best Books on the King of the Arctic

Originally presented September 2, 2021
Get the most out of your upcoming polar bear expedition—or simply nurture your passion for polar bears -- by reading up on this extraordinary species, with top titles recommended by a polar bear expert.

WEBINAR | Sloth Bears, Sun Bears & Polar Bears: An Unlikely Trio

Originally presented August 26, 2021
You know about polar bears. But did you know India has bears, too? Do bears of the jungle have anything in common with bears in the Arctic? Join guides from Alaska and India for an entertaining exploration.

WEBINAR | Let’s Go: Discover Churchill, Polar Bear Capital of the World

Originally presented August 19, 2021
You know Churchill is THE place to go to see polar bears. But why? Learn how the Western Hudson Bay bear population is adapting to a changing Arctic, and how that ups your viewing odds.

WEBINAR | Beyond the Bears: The Hidden Beauty of Churchill’s Tundra Ecosystem

Originally presented August 16, 2021
Think the tundra is mostly a barren wasteland against which to view polar bears? Nothing could be farther from the truth! Discover the wonders of this northern ecosystem with a seasoned Canadian guide.

WEBINAR | Alaska's Wondrous Whales

Originally presented August 12, 2021
Not only are Alaska's whales entertaining to witness in the wild, but they help maintain entire ocean ecosystems! Discover these endlessly fascinating cetaceans with Annie Van Dinther, who lives among whales in Homer, Alaska.

WEBINAR | Let’s Go: Discover Churchill’s Polar Bears This Fall

Originally presented August 5, 2021
Want to experience the thrill of seeing a polar bear in its tundra habitat? There’s no better place to do so than Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World—and no better time to do so than this fall, now that Canada is reopening.

WEBINAR | Making Scents of Bears’ Exceptional Sense of Smell

Originally presented August 4, 2021
Wild bears are renowned for their excellent olfactory abilities, but just how good is their sense of smell? Find out how bears use their powerful noses to detect and interpret scents in order to navigate and survive in their wilderness habitats.

WEBINAR | Arctic & Alpine Wildflowers of the Northern Hemisphere

Originally presented July 19, 2021
Whether you’re high on a mountainside or high in latitude, a summer sojourn in alpine or arctic zones is likely to feature similar wildflowers—find out why, and which ones to look for.

WEBINAR | White Whales: Beguiling Belugas of the Arctic

Originally presented July 12, 2021
Dive into the watery world of belugas—some of the world’s most social and vocal cetaceans—to learn all about these white whales’ distinctive behaviors, characteristics and adaptations to the fragile ecosystems of their Arctic habitat.

WEBINAR | Let’s Go: Discover Arctic Trails as We Follow Arctic Tails

Originally presented July 8, 2021
Get insights into how humans have coevolved alongside domesticated dogs, jointly adapting our lifestyles to survive in the extreme cold conditions of the North, in this comprehensive overview of the role of dog sledding in the Arctic.

WEBINAR | A Subarctic Summer in Churchill, Manitoba

Originally presented June 28, 2021
Discover the intricate ecology of a northern Canada summer. As temperatures warm the Hudson Bay coast near Churchill, Manitoba, migratory animals gather, plants and flowers burst forth, and resident wildlife birth and raise their young.

WEBINAR | A Year in the Life of a Polar Bear

Originally presented June 7, 2021
Get a biologist’s perspective on polar bears’ annual life cycles—migration, feeding, breeding and birthing—and the changing dynamics of wild populations of polar bears as they adapt to a warming Arctic.

WEBINAR | Upside-Down Kingdom: Understanding the Frozen World of the Polar Bear

Originally presented May 10, 2021
How are ice-reliant predators like polar bears adapting to a changing climate? Delve into the intricate Arctic food web to learn all about the lifeforms of northern ecosystems and how their world is changing.

WEBINAR | Sharing Space with Quebec's Whales

Originally presented May 4, 2021
The St. Lawrence Estuary is prime whale habitat along a busy shipping route near human populations. Join Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye to learn how the whales and people coexist.

WEBINAR | Exploring Alaska & the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions

Originally presented April 30, 2021
Discover why this is the ideal summer to explore the wilds of Alaska and the Galapagos on a marine adventure with our partners at Lindblad Expeditions, and how your presence helps preserve these habitats.

WEBINAR | What to Know About Traveling to Iceland with Nat Hab

Originally presented April 26, 2021
Get answers to your questions about traveling to this island on the edge of the Arctic Circle, with insights and insider knowledge from an Iceland Expedition Leader and the head of Nat Hab's COVID-19 protocol team.

WEBINAR | From Cartridges to Conservation: Dall Sheep of Alaska & the Yukon

Originally presented April 12, 2021
Did you know hunting can be integral to conservation, when it comes to managing North American wildlife species? Join Drew McCarthy for a case study, looking at Dall sheep in Denali National Park.

WEBINAR | Memorable Moments with the Polar Bears of Churchill

Originally presented April 9, 2021
Marine mammal. Top of the Arctic food chain. A fur coat that’s not actually white but clear. So many intriguing facts about polar bears! Learn all about them as Jeremy Covert shares magical encounters from Manitoba.

WEBINAR | Let’s Go: Discover Alaska with Annie

Originally presented April 8, 2021
Still legitimately the Last Frontier, Alaska boasts epic wilderness and wildlife wonders. Join Alaska resident and Expedition Leader Annie Van Dinther for an overview of all Alaska has to offer the avid nature traveler.

WEBINAR | Let’s Go: Why Churchill is the Best Place to See Polar Bears

Originally presented April 1, 2021
Polar bears roam all the polar regions of the Earth, but Churchill, Canada is the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Join Annie VanDinther to find out why it's your best bet for seeing wild bears.

WEBINAR | So You Want to See a Wild Polar Bear: The Where, What, When & Why

Originally presented March 23, 2021
Witnessing polar bears in the Arctic was once the province of hardy explorers on arduous expeditions. Today, you can view them with ease and comfort! Learn about our polar bear adventures, and which one is right for you.

WEBINAR | Surviving a Pandemic Year: A Locals’ Look at Churchill

Originally presented March 17, 2021
What happens when a small subarctic community that relies heavily on nature tourism gets hit by a pandemic? Join two guides to find out how Churchill weathered 2020, and how it's adapting for future visitors.

WEBINAR | Meet the Beguiling Beluga

Originally presented March 12, 2021
Belugas are beloved! These small white 'smiling' whales seem as curious about us as we are about them. Learn what makes belugas special and so uniquely adapted to their Arctic environment.

WEBINAR | Churchill, Canada: Polar Bear Capital of the World

Originally presented March 10, 2021
Expedition Leader Brad Josephs hosts a virtual tour to Churchill, Manitoba, where you'll meet the Kings of the Arctic and discover much more that Churchill has to offer adventurous visitors.

WEBINAR | An Arctic Winter: Northern Lights, Sun Dogs & Sled Dogs

Originally presented March 2, 2021
Arctic winters are anything but empty and motionless. Court Whelan takes us to the frozen Far North to find out what's happening, and who survives and thrives, in this most daunting (and beautiful!) season.

WEBINAR | Cleaning Up the Coast: A Marine Expedition in the BC Wilderness

Originally presented February 10, 2021
Canada's wild Pacific coast holds pristine wilderness—yet ocean trash finds its way even here. Eddy Savage shares stories and photos from a 40-day boat-based mission with other guides intent on cleaning it up.

WEBINAR | Let’s Go! Discover Prince William Sound with Annie Van Dinther

Originally presented January 21, 2021
Fed by dozens of glaciers and peppered with islands and icebergs, Prince William Sound is a pristine marine wonderland in southcentral Alaska, home to myriad wildlife—join us on an in-depth virtual journey!

WEBINAR | New Trip! Introduction to our New Alaska Explorer Expedition

Originally presented January 7, 2021
Learn about this new 8-day expedition that will explore the glaciers, fjords and mountains of south-central Alaska by yacht, train, floatplane and by road. Never before have you been able to see so much of what Alaska has to offer in such a compact timeframe.

WEBINAR | When You Can’t Get to the Bears, We Bring the Bears to You

Originally presented January 5, 2021
Spend time with the Kings of the Arctic on this virtual expedition with Court Whelan into the icy realm of the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba.

WEBINAR | Moose in the Northern Rockies

Originally presented December 22, 2020
Aaron Bott takes a close look at the mighty moose, one of the most iconic wildlife species in the Northern Rockies, and the conservation challenges it faces.

WEBINAR | These are a Few of Our Favorite Things! Part 1: Churchill

Originally presented December 28, 2020
Nat Hab Expedition Leaders Annie Van Dinther and Corbin Hawkins share memorable events and delightful stories -- including some of their favorite individual animals -- from their years of guiding nature expeditions along Hudson Bay.

WEBINAR | An Insider’s Look at Living in the Arctic

Originally presented December 10, 2020
The Arctic in winter can be cold, dark and daunting. But it’s also filled with wild wonders to inspire the soul. Annie Van Dinther shares a personal look at what it’s like to live up north.

WEBINAR | A Grizzly Bear’s Journey from Cub to Adult

Originally presented December 9, 2020
In heartwarming photos and stories, naturalist guide Eddy Savage takes us through seven years in the life of a female grizzly bear on the wild coast of British Columbia.

WEBINAR | Polar Bears Around the World

Originally presented December 3, 2020
There are currently an estimated 22,000-30,000 polar bears on the planet, living in 19 distinct sub-populations found through the circumpolar North. Our Expedition Leaders weave together science and culture in a fascinating presentation on largest and most charismatic carnivores in the North.

WEBINAR | A Year in the Life of a Polar Bear

Originally presented November 18, 2020
We may not be in Churchill this fall, but we’re bringing the polar bears to you! Tracking the annual cycle of a polar bear’s life, Annie Van Dinther reveals all that makes the King of the Arctic so captivating.

WEBINAR | Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest

Originally presented November 12, 2020
In the remote Coast Range on BC's far western edge, discover the world's largest intact temperate rain forest and the abundant wildlife within it, plus a host of marine mammals in the fjords that flank it.

WEBINAR | The Northern Lights in Science & Legend

Originally presented November 2, 2020
The ethereal northern lights have intrigued humans for millennia, inspiring myth and legend—but the science behind them is pretty fascinating, too. Discover both in this captivating introduction to the aurora.

WEBINAR | The Heart of Alaska: Wondrous Whales

Originally presented September 24, 2020
Not only are Alaska's whales entertaining to witness in the wild, but they help maintain entire ocean ecosystems! Discover these endlessly fascinating cetaceans with Annie Van Dinther, who lives among whales in Homer, Alaska.

WEBINAR | Alaska by Land and Sea

Originally presented September 23, 2020
Through vivid imagery, take a journey across Alaska with two WWF experts who are passionate about its massive, intact ecosystems and the intricate relationships between Alaska's landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and people.

WEBINAR | Heart of Alaska

Originally presented September 17, 2020
Annie Van Dinther, Nat Hab's Guide Development Director, lives in the small town of Homer, Alaska. When she's not guiding or training, she's deeply connected to her rural lifestyle at home and has stories to share!

WEBINAR | East Greenland: A Photographic Odyssey in a Changing World

Originally presented September 18, 2020
Ralph Lee Hopkins, director of Lindblad/National Geographic’s expedition photography program, takes us on an epic visual journey to ultra-remote East Greenland, where melting glaciers spawn staggering icebergs in Sermilik Fjord.

WEBINAR | The Heart of Katmai: From Bears to Blast Craters

Originally presented August 27, 2020
Join Shawn Eggleston on a trip to southwest Alaska’s remote Katmai Peninsula, home of the highest concentration of brown bears in the world. But this region, so famous for its spectacular, close-up bear viewing, has more to offer, too!

WEBINAR | The Heart of Churchill

Originally presented August 20, 2020
Find out from Corbin Hawkins what makes Churchill, Manitoba such a unique and special place—a small subarctic town on the tundra fronting Hudson Bay, best known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World!

WEBINAR | The Mysterious Spirit Bears of the BC Coast

Originally presented August 7, 2020
Bear fanatic and Expedition Leader Eddy Savage will introduce us to the ghosts of the coastal rainforest of British Columbia.

WEBINAR | The Fight Against Pebble Mine Continues

Originally presented July 29, 2020
Nat Hab Expedition Leader and President of Friends of McNeill River, Drew Hamilton will offer insights into the Army Corps of Engineers’ Environmental Impact Statement that could have serious consequences for the future of bears and salmon in Alaska.

WEBINAR | In the Mood for Seafood: How Katmai’s Brown Bears Rely on the Ocean

Originally presented July 8, 2020
Bear naturalist Brad Josephs explains the importance of the marine environment to the survival of Alaska’s coastal brown bears and how this diverse food source has enabled them to become some of the largest brown bears in the world.

WEBINAR | The Wolves of Alaska’s Katmai National Park

Originally presented July 1, 2020
While Katmai is best known for its brown bears, gray wolves are becoming more abundant—what does this mean for the region’s bear population, and what can these two apex predators learn from each other?

WEBINAR | Big Lands, Big Animals: Comparing Yellowstone & Alaska

Originally presented June 18, 2020
If your nature-loving soul is drawn to vast tracts of wilderness and charismatic megafauna, nowhere else in the U.S. rivals Alaska and Yellowstone.

WEBINAR | What's Ahead for Polar Bears?

Originally presented June 11, 2020
Can polar bears adapt to a rapidly changing Arctic climate? Join this discussion featuring Rinie Van Meurs, one of the co-authors of The Future Polar Bear: The Impact of Vanishing Sea Ice on an Arctic Ecosystem.

WEBINAR | Arctic Photo Challenges: Polar Bears, Northern Lights and Tundra

Originally presented June 9, 2020
Few environments are as challenging to photograph as the Arctic, with its featureless landscapes, camouflaged wildlife and luminous aurora. Make the most of a northern photo expedition as Nat Hab’s staff photographer shares lessons from Churchill.

WEBINAR | Living Safely with Bears

Originally presented May 27, 2020
Don’t try this at home! Learn from an experienced bear guide how he enables his guests to safely cross the boundary from human civilization into the realm of wild bears.

WEBINAR | The Bering Strait: From Land Bridge to Ecological Hotspot

Originally presented May 22, 2020
Join a WWF Arctic expert to learn about interactions between polar bears and human communities in Alaska, and listen to the sounds of the whale migration through the Bering Strait.

WEBINAR | A Year in the Life of a Hudson Bay Polar Bear

Originally presented May 20, 2020
What does it take for a polar bear to survive in the extreme environment along northern Canada’s Hudson Bay? Expedition Leader Brad Josephs will take us through a year in the life of a Hudson Bay bear.

WEBINAR | Three Perspectives on Alaska

Originally presented May 14, 2020
Experience Alaska from the tidelands to the tallest peaks through the eyes of three Expedition Leaders who have a passion for its many diverse landscapes.

WEBINAR | Bears, Bears and More Bears

Originally presented May 13, 2020
You’ve asked for it, and we are bringing it to you! Due to popular demand, we are bringing you a deep dive into the lives of bears around the world.

WEBINAR | Bears, Belugas & Bright Nights: Churchill Through the Seasons

Originally presented May 7, 2020
Churchill, Manitoba is big on polar bears...but it also hosts the summer migration of hundreds of beluga whales, and winter northern lights!

WEBINAR | The Digital World Premiere: Pebble Redux

Originally presented April 21, 2020
This new short film tells the story of one of the most critical conservation battles on the planet: how the proposed Pebble Mine would devastate Alaska's best bear habitat.

WEBINAR | 40 Tons of Delight: The Great Gray Whale, Part 3

Originally presented April 16, 2020
Join Annie and Sofia for the final installment of this series as they follow the whales’ spring migration north to Alaska.

WEBINAR | Who’s the Best Bear in the World?

Originally presented April 15, 2020
Four Expedition Leaders will make the case for why the bear species they represent should win our Best Bear in the World contest!

WEBINAR | Families, Friends & Lovers: The Social Relationships of Cetaceans

Originally presented March 27, 2020
Whether it’s humpbacks bubble-net feeding in Alaska or bottlenose dolphins by the dozens cavorting in Baja, these marine mammals are some of the most social creatures on Earth. Join us for a fascinating dive into their relational world.

WEBINAR | Why Do We Love Bears So Much?

Originally presented March 26, 2020
Nat Hab Founder & President Ben Bressler welcomes you to our new webinar series, which kicks off with a journey into the captivating world of bears with Expedition Leader Brad Josephs.

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