Photo: Daniel J. Cox
Tundra Connections®
Our webcasts and live chats provide Arctic inspiration, whether you’re watching live or checking out archives.
Live Event Top of the Hour
Farewell from the Tundra
It’s again time to wrap up a wonderful polar bear season. We’ll discuss our favorite moments and let you know what’s next for these incredible animals and Polar Bears International.
With Kieran McIver
Our live Tundra Connections webcasts during the annual gathering of polar bears near Churchill, Canada, will begin in late October and will air on this page. Check out our fall 2024 schedule below and register for the broadcasts that interest you! Also please enjoy our archived webcasts near the bottom of this page.
Note: If you don’t see the registration forms for the webcasts, please refresh your screen. (Our more casual live chats don't require registration.)
Upcoming Broadcasts
It’s Tundra Time!
Tuesday, October 22; 2:00 pm CT
We are excited to kick off polar bear season once again! It’s been an exciting year in the polar bear world, so join us to hear the latest updates (including a “new” population!) and what you can expect from the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba this season.
Hacking Hybrids: Genetics, Adaptations, Grolar Bears, and more!
Wednesday, October 23; 1:00 pm CT
Gr. 8-12
Polar bears are uniquely adapted to their Arctic habitat, but how, when, where, and why? Advances in genetics can help us understand when and how polar bears came to be, why hybrids occur, and what might come next. Join us to learn how unlocking the polar bears’ genetic code can help us better understand, and protect, the species.
“Bear-dar,” Bangers, and Bins, Oh My - STEAM Tools for Living with Polar Bears
Tuesday, October 29; 1:00 pm CT
Gr 3-12
Our mission is to keep polar bears in the wild long-term. But, as polar bears spend more time on land in more places, people living across the north will need more support to keep themselves safe. Tune in to learn about some high- and low-tech tools for protecting both polar bears and people.
White & Brown & Black All Over – North American Bears
Wednesday, October 30; 1:00 pm
Let’s celebrate the bears that roam North America! We’ll contrast and compare black, brown, and polar bears, what makes them tick, and how people are coexisting with them across the continent.
Celebrating Moms and Cubs
Monday, November 4; 2:00 pm CT
Polar bear moms and cubs are amazing, adorable, and critical for healthy polar bear populations. Let’s discuss all the neat things about them and what’s being done to protect these precious families.
All About Polar Bear Moms and Cubs
Wednesday, November 6; 1:00 pm CT
All ages
Join us to celebrate the incredible polar bear families that live across the Arctic. Healthy moms and cubs are critical for stable polar bear populations, so please join us to learn how we are working to understand and conserve these incredibly important (and cute!) creatures.
Chats for Change – How Conversations Can Support Conservation
Wednesday, November 13; 1:00 pm CT
Gr. 8-12
Conversations can shift societies, but that’s easier said than done. Our talking tools will empower you to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves, and will help inspire people to work together to protect our shared future with polar bears. Your voice is powerful!
Ta-ta from the Tundra
Tuesday, November 12; 2:00 pm CT
Our last live chat of the season! We’ll chat about our favorite highlights and what’s next in store for these polar bears and our staff.
Photo: Daniel J. Cox
Explore Our Previous Seasons
Every fall, a new season of Tundra Connections broadcasts during the annual gathering of polar bears begins. Take a look back at our previous seasons and share countless moments of discovery with our team in Churchill, Manitoba.