Our Launch Pioneers enable ARE to go above and beyond. Thank you to Livengood Gold Project for your support in helping us inspire future leaders in the natural resource industry.

We hope everyone had a blast at our annual Sporting Clays Fun Shoot Fundraiser. Congratulations to the winners on their sharp-shooting and a big thank you to our sponsors and volunteers.

School is out for the summer! Wishing a happy last day of school to students in the Anchorage School District. What are your plans for the summer?

You can bet this event will be on PAR for the best day of your summer. Join us for the annual Fairbanks Coal Classic Golf Tournament. Play a round and help us raise money to inspire the next generation of Alaska leaders. Register today, akresource.org/fairbanks-golf

Often the first step to reaching students is through Alaska Resource Kits or classroom visits. Our Ignite Partners help pave the way for these educational activities. Thank you for your partnership!

The Natural Resource Path Series is designed to help Alaska’s girl scouts learn more about their state’s resources and industries. Girl scouts earn various patches by engaging in some of ARE’s most popular lesson plans. akresource.org/girl-scouts

Tee your company up for great exposure at the annual Anchorage Coal Classic Golf Tournament. Sponsor a hole and come dressed in your best Caddyshack attire and raise money for ARE. See available sponsorships here: akresource.org/anchorage-golf

Sponsor a hole at the Anchorage Coal Classic Golf Tournament. Connect with professionals in the natural resource development industries. Showcase your company right on the course with games, activities, giveaways or another creative idea. Email [email protected].

Last fall Marathon sponsored the AMPED on Energy Camp where students learned about all things energy and more with visits to a helicopter operation, Homer Electric a refinery, & more. Thank you to our sponsors who allow us to introduce students to the amazing careers in Alaska.

ARE'S STEM Educator Leola Rutherford is a fifth-generation Alaskan with over 20 years of teaching experience. Today she celebrates one year at ARE. Thanks for all your hard work!

In order to unlock Alaska’s energy resources, we need a trained workforce. Continued funding is essential to engaging students in a comprehensive curriculum that highlights the state’s natural resources and diverse career opportunities.

Are you ready FORE ARE's Anchorage Coal Classic Golf Tournament. Enjoy a day on the greens while raising money for ARE's mission of educating Alaska's students about natural resources. Sign up for a sponsorship today akresource.org/anchorage-golf

Alaska students brought the energy to the 2025 AK State Finals for the National Civics Bee. ARE Board Member & VP of Public Relations at Usibelli Coal Mine Lisa Putnam emceed the event. From spelling champs to future leaders, these students shown bright at the event. Congrats!

Looking for summer activities? Find fun & educational lessons at akresource.org. We are proud to provide these resources to educators, parents & students and it is all possible through the donations of our great sponsors. Thank you to ConocoPhillips for your sponsorship!

ARE helps students invest in their future. Our "What Makes Alaska's Economy" videos teach financial literacy. Covering jobs, wages, taxes, investing & more. Thanks to Mission Champion sponsors like Wells Fargo, students learn. about AK's economy akresource.org/economy

We have great judges at ARE's Sustainable Design Presentations at Dimond High School. Awards were given out to the student with the most well rounded project. Congratulations to the hardworking students who participated.

For over 40 years, we’ve been providing Alaska’s educators with Alaska Resource Kits that include hands-on activities and lesson plans to cultivate curious minds. Thank you Innovation Visionary Saltchuk for being instrumental in these efforts.

If you're looking forward to the fireworks tonight, thank the mining industry. Many of the minerals and metals used to create the colors and explosions are extracted through safe mining practices.

In May, ARE spent two weeks at Dimond High School teaching "Our Alaska: An Introduction to Alaska’s Natural Resources." From hands-on games like birdseed mining to discovering energy's pros and cons, students left with a greater understanding of Alaska's natural resources.

Thanks to Mission Champion sponsors like Hecla, students, like these elementary students in Kotzebue, get a sweet lesson in mining. Our Mine a Cookie lesson plan teaches students about mineral extraction, mine operations and safety practices.