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Bulbs now available for sale

A variety of lily bulbs are now available in the online shop! Plant this fall for gorgeous blooms next summer.

ALASKA bOO-TANICAL gARDEN

Join us for a fun and spooky walk through the Garden this fall. Wander the paths with the whole family and enjoy botanically and Halloween-inspired displays! SEPTEMBER 23RD THROUGH OCTOBER 24TH / 10:00AM - 4:00PM (OPEN TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS, CLOSED SUNDAYS + MONDAYS)
Boo-tanical Admission:  Free for Members and kids 6 and under, $5/ Non-Members

fall iN-sERVICE dAY cAMPs october 16th and 23rd/ 8:30am-4:00pm

The Alaska Botanical Garden is hosting special day camps for Anchorage School District in-service days for students ages 6-13. Camps run 8:30am-4:00pm; cost is $40/Members and $45/Non-Members.  Campers will enjoy a fun filled day of hiking and exploring the Garden paths, arts and crafts, and homework help if they need it. Pre-registration is required; limited to 15 students. *Face coverings are required.

Garden Chatter with Brie Arthur october 16th/ 12:00-1:00pm via zoom

Join us this month for Garden Chatter with author and horticulturist, Brie Arthur. Brie is widely recognized as one of the charismatic young leaders who are helping shape the future of the green industry and home gardening.

Movie on the lawn: Beatrix Farrand's American Landscapes
october 24th/ 7:30-8:30pm//  in-person and virtual showing

Join us for our very first movie on the lawn! In-person tickets are limited to 30 people or you can choose to watch it from home.  This film follows award-winning public garden designer Lynden B. Miller as she sets off to explore the remarkable life and career of America's first female landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand.

Virtual Garlic Planting Tutorial

Curious about how to grow garlic in Alaska? Check out this video tutorial with ABG's Will Criner for a virtual workshop on planting garlic and other bulbs. You'll learn the difference between softneck and hardneck varieties, how to amend your soil for maximum growth, and how to care for your garlic beds next summer.

What's in bloom

There's a lot to see throughout the Garden!

Hours & Rates

Rates and hours change for the season starting Tuesday, August 25th. A summary of gate hours and rates is at the bottom of this page, or click the Hours & Location button for details.

Be bear aware

Anchorage is bear 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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