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...the two-ton walruses may not be the prettiest of Internet reality show stars. But two cameras installed at the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary off Alaska's southwest coast are giving scientists and Web surfers alike the chance to follow...
...percent more visits than in 2009. Alaska's state refuge program began in 1960 when the Legislature created the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary in Bristol Bay. Today there are 32 refuges, sanctuaries and critical habitat areas with 3...
...Brotherhood Bridge. Details: Mike McKrill, 789-9116. Final SERR race of the year. Nov. 14: Slide program on Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary with Matt Kirchhoff, Juneau Audubon Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle...
...thoughtfully revised. Omit Will Rogers from the "Alaska entertainers" page, for example, and avoid implying that Walrus Islands are a zoo! Ann Chandonnet can be reached at achandonnet@juneauempire.com .
...Douglas library. Pizza provided, bring a dessert to share. Details: Greg Bledsoe, 463-3211. Feb. 7: "Walrus Island: Through a Caretaker's Eyes," 6:30 and 8 p.m., Fireside program at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center...
...door. All proceeds benefit the Juneau Raptor Center. Fireside Chat with ADF&G biologist Polly Hessing presenting "Walrus Island: Through a Caretaker's Eyes," first show 6:30 p.m., second show 8 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center...
...The skins become boat coverings, while intestines can serve as rain gear. The hunt was banned in 1960 after the Walrus Islands were designated a wildlife sanctuary by the state. In 1995, Alaska Natives were allowed to resume hunting on the...
...766-3094. Sandy Harbanuk is director of the Juneau Raptor Center. Matt Kirchhoff will present a slide program on Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary when the Juneau Audubon Society meets at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle...
...30-8:30 p.m. Details: www.hearthsidebooks.com , click on "Store Events." Nov. 14: Slide program on Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary with Matt Kirchhoff, Juneau Audubon Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle...
...Sensibly), 7 p.m., 8445 Duran St. TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support group. Details: Susan, 790-3422. Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary slideshow presentation by Matt Kirchhoff and Juneau Audubon Society monthly meeting, 7:30...