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Events
Discover which plants Alaska pollinators prefer in webinar
July 17, 2025
While flowers like bird vetch and white sweetclover may be pretty, they are invasive and their spread can be harmful to pollinators, according to an entomologist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
Workshop showcases DIY floral and herb-infused lip balms, salves
July 15, 2025
Unleash your inner alchemist and discover the art of crafting luxurious, personalized lip balms and salves in this hands-on workshop hosted by the Alaska Harvest Collaborative. Mallory Smith will lead the class and help participants harvest herbs fresh from the garden. The herbs will then be blended with soothing butters and protective waxes to create custom mixtures tailored to participants' preferences.
Webinar to show how plants can reduce stress, improve well-being
July 10, 2025
Join Stacey Shriner, education director with the Alaska Botanical Garden, to learn more about therapeutic horticulture and how plants can help individuals meet their social, physical and mental health goals. The free, statewide webinar is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.