Wild Discoveries
2024 events calendar
Wild Discoveries is a program that provides opportunities for Yukoners and visitors to learn about and engage with the natural world. We offer interpretive walks and hikes, talks and public presentations that focus on a specific wildlife topic.
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All events are free unless otherwise noted. Events with capacity restrictions require registration. If applicable, a registration link will be included in the event description. Cancel your registration if you cannot attend so we can offer the spot to someone on the waitlist.
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Events
Grayling and goat, Sunday, May 12
Happy spawner’s day! Arctic Grayling are found in most Yukon lakes and streams but it’s rarely easy to see them. Join fisheries biologist Cameron Sinclair and the Wildlife Viewing Program on an excursion to the Lubbock River for a unique opportunity to see these freshwater fish spawning. Bring a picnic lunch to eat creek side after a short walk and talk. Then, on our drive back to Whitehorse, we’ll stop at White Mountain, get out the viewing scopes and look for Mountain Goat on the cliffs above.
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Meet at 10 Burns Road (Yukon Department of Environment). We’ll carpool/caravan 1.5 hours to the Lubbock River (south of Little Atlin Lake).
This activity involves driving 3 hours return (if coming from Whitehorse) to the Lubbock River and walking a short distance on uneven ground.