Congratulations to the 2026 Fat Bear Week Champ - Bear #89 "Backpack"

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Thank you for donating to the Otis Fund!

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Congratulations to the 2026 Fat Bear Week Champ - Bear #89 "Backpack" * Thank you for donating to the Otis Fund! *

JOIN US TODAY - OCTOBER 3RD AT 4 P.M. ET / 12 P.M. AK FOR OUR ANNUAL ONLINE FAT BEAR FUNDRAISER CELEBRATION. TUNE IN TO EXPLORE.ORG'S BROOKS LIVE EVENTS CHANNEL AS WE HONOR THIS YEAR'S FAT BEAR WEEK CHAMPION AND EXPLORE THE VITAL WORK OF THE KATMAI CONSERVANCY IN SUPPORTING KATMAI NATIONAL PARK.

We’re auctioning a one of a kind piece of Sara Wolman art!

This is an original, one of a kind acrylic on canvas painting made by artist Sara Wolman while in Anchorage this past April during the Art of Adaptation: Alaska Arts & Culture Convergence conference.

"I was there speaking about art as action and about how art can help people understand, remember, and care about the places and wildlife around them. It feels really full circle that something I made while speaking about art as action could now actually become part of that action and help support the place that inspires me forever." says Sara.

This incredible painting measures roughly 90" x 100" and is sure to be the centerpiece of any home. All proceeds go to support Katmai Conservancy's mission to protect and conserve Katmai National Park.
Click here to place your bid!
  • Katmai Conservancy

    Katmai Conservancy

    We support the preservation of Katmai National Park, its unique ecosystems, scenic character, and associated natural and cultural resources through education, interpretation, and research.

  • Education and Interpretation Support

    Education and Interpretation Support

    We provide funding for Katmai National Park Interpretive, Media, and Bear Monitoring Staff, and the equipment necessary to support the explore.org bear cams and Fat Bear Week.

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    10th Anniversary

    Established in 2016, Katmai Conservancy will be celebrating 10 years of support for Katmai National Park all year long! Watch this space for news, giveaways, 10th anniversary merch, and more.

  • Research Funding

    Research Funding

    Katmai Conservancy supports aerial brown bear abundance research, coastal wolf and bear DNA genotyping studies, and volcano mercury emission studies, among other exciting projects.

  • Connecting with our Community

    Connecting with our Community

    We work with our community partners on a variety of topics and projects, and help connect local students to the cultural and natural history of the Katmai area and the Park itself.

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    We are Beyond Grateful

    A sincere thank you to everyone who donated to the 2025 Otis Fund! Your support makes a real difference for Katmai’s bears, salmon, and wild landscapes. Together, we’re keeping Katmai wild.

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Katmai Conservancy acknowledges that Katmai National Park and Preserve lies within the homelands of Sugpiaq/Alutiiq, Dena'ina Athabascan, and Yupik people. We honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples and cultures of this region and their ties to the land and wildlife, and we are grateful for their continued stewardship since time immemorial.

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