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Hands-on workshop introduces ancient art of bonsai
December 04, 2025
The word "bonsai" means "tree in a dish or tray," and the practice invites participants to slow down and cultivate patience. A hands-on, two-day workshop sponsored by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will teach participants about the ancient art.
Anchorage researcher to discuss results of snow load survey
December 02, 2025
A recent survey shows 70% of Anchorage residents are concerned about heavy snow loads on roofs, and a significant number are hiring help to address these concerns. In a webinar hosted by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, Jennifer Schmidt, associate professor of natural resource management and policy at the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research, will discuss the results of the survey.
2026 pesticide applicator classes set
November 20, 2025
A three-day certified pesticide applicator training workshop is scheduled for Jan. 27-29, with a second workshop planned for April 21-23. The workshops are led by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and are available statewide.
2025 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up highlights the year in agriculture
November 12, 2025
An update on the 2025 year in AVÀÇÂÛ̳ agriculture and summaries of research progress on soils, grains and weeds will highlight the annual Delta Harvest Wrap-Up in Delta Junction. The free annual wrap-up brings together AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s agricultural researchers with local farmers to provide updates on their various projects.
Webinar highlights efforts to document, defend against invasive crab
November 11, 2025
Tammy Davis, invasive species coordinator with the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Department of Fish and Game, will lead a free webinar on the invasive European green crab, including its distribution, threats to AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s nearshore environments and how AVÀÇÂÛ̳ partners are addressing the invasion. The webinar is hosted by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
Sitka workshop focuses on sweet, spicy cinnamon rolls
November 07, 2025
A workshop in Sitka will start the weekend off right by exploring how to create the perfect sweet and spicy treat — cinnamon rolls!
Online AVÀÇÂÛ̳ master gardener course open for registration
October 27, 2025
Registration is open for a new AVÀÇÂÛ̳ master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course.
Researcher to discuss benefits of using kelp as fertilizer
October 15, 2025
Kelp shows great promise for improving soil health and crop production in AVÀÇÂÛ̳. In a free webinar, Erin Oliver, a postdoctoral researcher with Washington State University, will discuss the lab and field studies conducted at the Matanuska Experiment Farm to investigate the effects of kelp on soil health and crop production.
Food preservation, healthy living classes offered in Anchorage
October 09, 2025
AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Cooperative Extension Service and the Anchorage Museum's Seed Lab are offering five in-person food preservation and healthy living classes in Anchorage this month.
Biologist to discuss AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s bats in free webinar
October 08, 2025
An AVÀÇÂÛ̳ wildlife biologist will lead a free lunch-and-learn webinar on bats in AVÀÇÂÛ̳ hosted by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Arin Underwood, who works with the Threatened, Endangered and Diversity Program with the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Department of Fish and Game, will discuss AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s tiny flying mammals.