Monday, August 17th | 5:30 - 6:30pm

Find out what's blooming in our collections and learn plant identification at our final What’s in Bloom walking tour of the season!

Wednesday, August 19th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for an interactive storytime where we read, sing, dance and move our bodies! The story and program are designed for ages 6 and younger. Program takes place outside rain or shine (bring a blanket to sit on).

Friday, August 21st | 10:30 - 11:30am

Join the teachers from Music Together Mountain Song for a 45-minute family music program on the lawn. We’ll sing about falling leaves, dance to harvest songs, and jam in celebration of autumn in Alaska.

ABG is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director!

The Executive Director will lead organizational strategy, fundraising, operations, and external relations while helping advance a major Garden Expansion Project and future capital campaign. This is a unique opportunity to guide a growing community institution in one of the most distinctive natural settings in North America.

The salary range for this position is $110,000–$125,000 DOE plus benefits.

Saturday, August 22nd & 27th
10:30 - 11:30am

This low impact, mind-body practice will begin with a short warm up followed by a series of breathing exercises to help improve balance, both physical and mental. Class will be held outside on our lawn. Class is for all levels.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
2:00 - 3:00pm | June 30th - August 28th

Meet Bird TLC’s Ambassador Birds! Learn about species-specific behavior, adaptations, and training methods.

Meet snowy owls Ghost and Frost, Culuk the bald eagle, Zahar the American crow, Breland the peregrine falcon, and more! Which bird(s) are visiting will vary based on their moods!

Tuesday, September 1st & 8th | 5:45 - 6:45pm

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. All skill levels welcome!

Thursday, September 17th | 5:30 - 8:30pm

Taste a variety of craft beers & ciders from local breweries amongst the Garden's autumn foliage & harvest-themed displays!

Food vendors will be on site with tasty bites for purchase. This event also features live music, lawn games, & fire pits.

Beer Tasting and Designated Driver ticket options available.

Event is 21+ only (no babes in arms).

Sunday, August 16th | 12:00 - 2:00pm
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Learn how to make your own leaf casting for your garden, walkway or porch. The concrete leaves are weatherproof and can be used in a variety of ways, such as a splash stone under your downspout, a wall hanging, or birdbath!

Our Nursery is open!

Shop the first arrivals! Hardy perennials, native plants, plugs, shrubs, annuals, seeds & more.

Online plant sales are now open! Order online for in-person pick up.

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:

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.

Memberships include:
FREE year-round, general admission to the Garden (excludes ticketed events).
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Discounts on workshops, summer camps, and Garden retail.
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Early access to the Plant Sales Kickoff in mid-May and 10% discount on all nursery purchases.

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.

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