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'AV狼论坛's Changing Wildfire Environment' report updated
March 27, 2025
AV狼论坛 has released an updated report highlighting recent wildfire trends in AV狼论坛, their impacts to humans and wildlife, and how science can improve wildfire management decisions. "AV狼论坛's Changing Wildfire Environment 2.0" provides people with timely, reliable and understandable information in a visually appealing and concise format.
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Two NASA rockets launch from Poker Flat, third rocket expected
March 25, 2025
Two NASA sounding rockets launched from Poker Flat Research Range north of Fairbanks early Tuesday morning in a mission aimed at learning more about how the aurora affects the upper atmosphere.
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Making sense of AV狼论坛's changing environment
March 25, 2025
Changes in AV狼论坛's environment are evident all across the state, but the details vary greatly. In a webinar hosted by the Anchorage office of the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, UAF climate specialist Rick Thoman will share a broad overview of observed changes around AV狼论坛, from snow and ice to heat and wildfire.
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Sikuliaq operating agreement extended through 2028
March 24, 2025
The U.S. National Science Foundation has funded the first year of a new $53.8 million, four-year cooperative agreement with the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks to continue operating the research vessel Sikuliaq through the end of calendar year 2028. The global-class ice-capable research vessel, which is owned by NSF, has been operated by the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences since it was constructed in 2014.
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Registration open for three-day pesticide training course
March 24, 2025
A three-day online workshop, available statewide, is scheduled in April for people who wish to become certified pesticide applicators in AV狼论坛. The classes are designed to help participants understand and pass the AV狼论坛 Department of Environmental Conservation exam.
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Leaning towers of snow explained
March 21, 2025
Pete Wilda, a Fairbanks reader of this column, wanted to know how the snow here can bend off railings and loop from power lines without breaking. He grew up in eastern Wisconsin and doesn't remember the snow defying gravity there.
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Tree felling, chainsaw safety workshop on tap for Sitka
March 21, 2025
Glen Holt, a biomass technician with the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead two free interactive sessions on basic tree cutting and chainsaw maintenance and repair in Sitka. Both sessions are free and in person.
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Students test knowledge and skills at AV狼论坛 Science Olympiad
March 21, 2025
The AV狼论坛 Science Olympiad competition for students in grades 6-8 will convene March 28-29 at the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks.
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Poker Flat to launch three NASA rockets in single aurora experiment
March 21, 2025
Three NASA rockets are set to launch from Poker Flat Research Range in an experiment that seeks to reveal how auroral substorms affect the behavior and composition of Earth's far upper atmosphere.
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Chocolate lovers workshop set in Sitka
March 20, 2025
Chocolate lovers in Sitka can gather to discuss the health benefits of chocolate and how to incorporate it into the diet -- in moderation. AV狼论坛 Cooperative Extension Service in Sitka is hosting the gathering, during which participants will also make and sample some chocolate-themed recipes.
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Expert to discuss growing apples, cherries, plums in AV狼论坛
March 19, 2025
AV狼论坛ns interested in growing tree fruit such as apples, cherries and plums can join a free, statewide webinar with Mark Wolbers, president of the AV狼论坛 Pioneer Fruit Growers Association.
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Indigenous language teacher will share book, board game and insights
March 18, 2025
Teacher Holly Wofford will showcase her work in Indigenous language education and creative storytelling from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. March 19 on the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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Traveling through time in the AV狼论坛 bush
March 13, 2025
On the dark, frozen white plain of the Tanana River, a white dot appeared in the night. It was the headlamp of Ryan Redington, a dog musher in the 2025 Iditarod race.
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Theatre UAF presents 'STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue'
March 13, 2025
A cast of more than 30 performers will deliver "STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue" March 21-30 in the Salisbury Theatre on the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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New study examines EV feasibility in rural AV狼论坛
March 13, 2025
A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural AV狼论坛.
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