• Alaska Botanical Garden

  • BOOtanical: September 11th - October 18th

  • Workshops

  • Brighter Winter Nights begins December 3rd!

  • We're hiring! Facilities Assistant

  • Alaska BOOtanical Garden

    Friday, September 11th - Sunday, October 18th
    Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
    11:00am - 6:00pm

    Take a spooky stroll through the Garden and encounter harvest-themed displays! Costumes encouraged!

    Enjoy unique programs including Fairy House building, Storytime, Garlic Day, & more!

    View the full calendar of events through the button below:

  • Seed Garlic Sales

    Shop in person Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
    11:00am - 6:00pm

    Varieties available:
    Montana Zemo
    Inchelium Red
    Romanian Red

    Place an order for pickup online

  • Mushroom Cultivation with Far North Fungi

    Saturday, October 10th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

    Join the owners of Far North Fungi, Allison and Gabe, for a hands-on on oyster mushroom growing workshop. Participants will get to create their own mushroom kits to take home in Far North Fungi’s mobile lab!

  • We're Hiring a Facilities Assistant!

    Open until filled

    The Garden seeks to hire a Facilities Assistant to help transition the Garden into winter. Tasks include general maintenance, display setup, tent takedown, and will support our winter lights display, Brighter Winter Nights.

    Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

  • Writing from the Threshold of Change

    Thursday, October 22nd | 5:30 - 7:00pm

    Join author Debbie Clarke Moderow for a reflective writing experience rooted in the changing boreal forest and the stories that rise from our relationships with the natural world.

    This workshop invites participants to continue exploring the living relationship between place, attention, and voice through the lens of a warming boreal north. Debbie will describe the inspiration and process behind her recent art-science-humanities collaboration about the boreal forest, "Threshold 32°F."

  • Become a Member

    All membership levels include:

    FREE year-round, general admission to the Garden (excludes fundraising events).
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    NEW: Free admission to Brighter Winter Nights!
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    Discounts on workshops, summer camps, Garden retail and plants.
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    Early access to the Summer Plant Sales in mid-May and 10% off all Nursery purchases.

  • 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 a field trip with the Garden by phone (907) 770-3692 or email education@alaskabg.org.

  • Business Sponsorship Opportunities

    Become a 2026 Business Sponsor of ABG!

    By sponsoring the Garden, you are aligning your business with our mission to showcase the beauty and value of Alaska’s gardens and natural areas through science, education, and recreation.

    There are a number of sponsorship levels, all of which offer visibility in the community. Find out more through the button below:

  • 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.

  • Nationally Accredited Meconopsis Collection


    Commonly referred to as Himalayan poppies, the genus Meconopsis is composed of fuzzy, flowering plants native to the Tibetan Plateau.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Alaska Botanical Garden’s mission is to showcase the beauty and value of Alaska’s gardens and natural areas through science, education, and recreation using organic and sustainable practices.