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Events
Starting a native berry patch topic of hands-on Anchorage class
May 01, 2026
A hands-on class in Anchorage will teach participants how to plan and start a native berry patch, both from seeds and cuttings.
Public TV's joegardener to speak at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ gardening conference
April 24, 2026
The 2026 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Master Gardener Conference, hosted by the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Cooperative Extension Service in Juneau, will feature ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ experts on such topics as peonies, figs, native plants and poppies. Internationally renowned gardening expert Joe Lamp'l, the Joe behind joegardener, is the keynote speaker.
Webinars highlight ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Plant Month
April 22, 2026
The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Plant Society, is hosting a series of free webinars to highlight native plants and animals and the challenges they face. All webinars will be from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesdays during May, which is ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Plant Month.