February museum programs explore ice age Alaska

February 3, 2016

This reproduction of a mural by Jay Matternes depicting the Ice Age in Interior Alaska is on display at the UA Museum of the North. Although it unrealistically groups prey and predators together in harmony, it shows the variety of animal species whose fossilized remains have been found in this area.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North is offering hands-on programs during the month of February to explore ice age Alaska.

At “Family Day: Ice Age,” from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, visitors can learn about ice age animals and landscapes. There is no admission fee for children 14 and younger, thanks to support from Saltchuk.

Other programs are included with admission. Early Explorers, for children five and younger, meets from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. Junior Curators, for kids six and older, is offered from 2–4 p.m. Saturdays. The theme for Saturday, Feb. 6, is “Ice Age Animals.”

For more information about the museum’s programs and events, visit the website at www.uaf.edu/museum/ or call 474-7505.