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BOOtanical
September 20th - October 20th
Wednesdays - Sundays
10:00am - 4:00pmTake a spooky stroll through the Garden and encounter harvest-themed displays! Costumes encouraged!
$8/Person
FREE for members & children 6 and under -
Saturday Morning Sourdough Series
Saturdays in October | 10:30 - 11:30am
Part 1: Starter Saturday, October 5th -
(CLASS COMPLETED)Part 2: Bread Saturday, October 12th-
(CLASS IS COMPLETED)Part 3: Discard Saturday, October 26th
The season for bread baking is upon us! Join Megan Walker of First Colony Farms for a three-part series that will cover everything you need to know about getting started with sourdough. Take all three classes for a comprehensive beginners' guide or choose the sessions that interest you the most.
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National Fossil Day
Friday, October 18th | 12:00 - 3:00pm
National Fossil Day is an annual celebration held to highlight the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. Join paleontologists, educators, and students in fossil-related events and activities in the Garden. Included with the price of admission.
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Schedule a Field Trip or Classroom Visit
The Garden is here to help you with all your field trip needs, whether you need us to come to you, or you wish to get away from the classroom and come to us! Programs offered year-round, Monday - Friday.Teachers and parents can schedule with the Garden directly by calling (907) 770-3692 or emailing the Garden at education@alaskabg.org.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Sunday, October 26th | 2:00 - 3:00pm
This 60-minute yoga class forms a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. This class includes asana (postures), breath work, and brief meditation after savasana to balance out our practice.
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Zine Workshop
Thursday, October 24th | 6:00 - 7:00pm
What is a zine? Simply put, anything you want it to be. At this Zine Workshop, learn how zines have been tools for self-expression, political organizing, and accessible publishing, and how the medium intersects with nature journaling.
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Join our Board!
The Board is seeking 1-3 members who have experience with fundraising, finance, and/or capital campaigns.
The Nominating Committee is accepting applications until November 1, 2024
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Repurpose Nursery Pots
We accept used pots in the following sizes:
— 2 gallon
— 1 gallon
— 5.5 inch
— 4 inch
— 3.5 inch (deep + regular)Clean pots in good condition can be dropped off with admissions staff during open hours only.
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ABG Donor Wall
The Alaska Botanical Garden only grows with the sun, the soil, and the ongoing support of our generous community. Consider a lasting gift by purchasing a leaf from the ABG donor wall sculpture. Contributions will be honored with a personalized, engraved metal leaf and make a great gift for friends or family to celebrate an important milestone or to honor the memory of a loved one. -
Become a Member
Discounts on workshops, summer camps, and retail are just the beginning! Members also have early access to the Plant Sales Kickoff in mid-May and receive a 10% discount on all nursery purchases.Most importantly, members receive free admission to the garden year-round, with the exception of ticketed events.
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Nationally Accredited Meconopsis Collection
Commonly referred to as Himalayan poppies, the genus Meconopsis is composed of fuzzy, flowering plants native to the Tibetan Plateau.