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Bootanical Garden // Sept 15th - Oct 24th
WEDNEsDAYS-SUNDAYS 10:00AM-4:00PM 

Things are getting spooky at the Garden this fall! Join us Wednesday, September 15th through Sunday, October 24th to experience seasonal art placed throughout  the fall colors of the forest. Costumes encouraged!
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​Free for Members and children 6 & under. $6 for Non-Members 7 & up. Tickets purchased upon arrival at the Garden.

GARLIC seed for Sale (SOLD OUT)
pick up for orders begins sat Sept 18th 10am-4pm

On Friday, September 17th at 10:00am our garlic sale will begin online only.  Pick up for online orders and in-person shopping  begins the next day, Saturday September 18th during regular business hours of 10:00am-4:00pm.

We sold out within 3 hours this year— thank you to everyone who purchased garlic seed this fall and happy planting!

Preserving Blooms with Botanical Pressing & Collage-sold out
Saturday, September 18TH // 12-1:30pm

Join us at Alaska Botanical Garden to learn how to artfully preserve garden blooms and foliage through the age-old practice of botanical pressing. Together, we will walk step by step through the process of pressing botanical material to preserve the beauty and vibrancy of the original bloom. Then, using material already harvested and pressed at Alaska Botanical Garden, participants will be guided to create beautiful floral collages on handmade paper.  

bLUE OYSTER MUSHROOM WORKSHOP
fRIDAY, sEPTEMBER 24TH // 5:30-7:00PM

Learn to grow your own mushrooms this winter. The owners of Far North Fungi will lead you in a hands-on workshop on how to successfully grow blue oyster mushrooms. Mushroom kit included!

ABG Day Camps
Friday October 15th and 22nd // 8:30am-4:00pm

The Alaska Botanical Garden is hosting special day camps for ASD in-service days in October. Campers, ages 6-12, will enjoy a fun-filled day of hiking and exploring the Garden. Pre-registration is required. Click on one of the dates below for more information and to register.

Night and day

Alaska Botanical Garden is pleased to announce Night and Day, an installation created by The Myth Makers, Donna Dodson & Andy Moerlein. This exhibit is the Garden’s largest sculpture to date at an estimated 20 feet tall. It is made of locally harvested birch and willow saplings, constructed on site, and expected to last for several years. To learn more about The Myth Makers, visit their website here.
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Watch a short presentation by Bird TLC on Magpie behavior and biology (enter password &ZTPA32=)

plant sale

Our nursery is now open for in person shopping. Our plant sale lasts all through out the summer.  We frequently add new plants throughout the season as we produce divisions from the Garden. Stop in and check out our unique variety of perennials.

What's in bloom (Summer weekly GUIDE)

When summer hits, things change quickly throughout the Garden. Use this weekly guide as a reference in planning your visit.

Be bear and moose aware

Anchorage is bear and moose country. Learn to be safe outdoors by making noise and staying aware.
The Alaska Botanical Garden is an independent nonprofit living museum. Our 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.

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