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Welcome
The Wrangell Mountains Center is based in McCarthy, Alaska, surrounded by our nation's largest National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias, and just minutes from the toe of the Kennicott Glacier. Serving students, writers, artists, scientists, travelers, and local citizens, our non-profit offers opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to explore, express themselves, and be transformed through direct experience with this extraordinary place.
We’re Hiring!
The WMC is hiring an operations intern and volunteers.
visit our “work with us” page to learn more
YEAR END FUNDRAISER - A SUCCESS!
A big thanks to all of our supporters who made this year’s fundraiser a record! Your donations along with our Board’s matches raised a total of: $25,000!
As our gift to you, please enjoy our Year End Recap video highlighting some of our 2024 summer programs.
2025 Field Studies Program
Applications now OPEN!
Program dates: June 22 to August 10
2025 Meg Hunt Artist Residency Program
Applications Now OPEN!
Program Dates: June 12-26
STAY TUNED FOR OUR 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS coming mid-March
Until then, Take a peak at our 2025 programming overview
WMC explores the Wrangell Mountains through creativity and scientific investigation. Our educational programs and community workshops deepen our appreciation of this place, inspire, and connect us to the natural world and each other.
the End Of The Road podcast
Episode One: Mother and Me
Listen to Season four:
This season features handpicked stories and poems from our 2023 summer programming including our bi-weekly Word Jams and the Wrangell Mountain Storytelling Festival. This season, we also take a more intimate approach to the stories and poems shared by our supporters, McCarthy locals and visitors alike. More episodes to be released throughout December and January.
The Hardware Store Herald
Take a look at the WMC’s yearly newsletter recapping our 2023 arts and science programming and events.
Make sure you are on our mailing lists for the 2024 edition. To get your hard-copy or digital Herald, contact us at: sabrina@wrangells.org.
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