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The gardens, trails, and nursery are open to the public. Please click the link below for details on daily hours and related information.

What's in bloom

There's a lot to see throughout the Garden! Early peonies, poppies, and more!

Plant Sales all summer long!

Our Nursery is now open for in-person shopping during open hours. You can still shop online and request curbside pickup or delivery.

Edible Berries Workshop
Tuesday, August 11th / 6:00-7:30pm- sold out

Our forests and gardens are rapidly ripening delicious berries. Join ABG's, Will Criner and Lindsay Clark, for a workshop on edible berries growing here at the Garden. Learn to identify which ones are okay to eat and which ones to stay away from.

MUSHROOM ID AND WALK
Wednesday, August 12th and 19th / 6:00-7:30pm

Join Christin Swearingen on a journey of fungi around the Alaska Botanical Garden. Come with questions and mushrooms from your backyard as we dive into this underrepresented kingdom of Fungi!

Annual Plastic pot recycling canceled

In previous years, ALPAR has organized a plastic nursery pot recycling event in Anchorage at ABG. However, this year due to COVID-19 concerns and the marketability of #3-7 plastics, we will not be holding the event in 2020. Faltz Landscaping will continue to take plastic pots through the summer months (look for a wooden crate near the fence just outside the nursery).

THURSDAY PICNICS IN THE GARDEN
THURSDAYS THROUGH August 27 / 6:00-8:00pm

Enjoy a private picnic dinner every Thursday this summer!  We'll set up tents (in case of rain), tables, and chairs, or feel free to bring your own blanket and games to enjoy an evening under the forest canopy.

Garlic Planting Workshop (Virtual)
Tuesday, September 8th / 6:00-7:30pm via Zoom

It's time to start thinking about garlic! Join ABG's Will Criner for a virtual workshop on planting garlic and other bulbs. You'll learn the difference between soft-neck and hard-neck varieties, how to prepare and amend your soil for maximum growth, and how to care for your garlic next summer. 

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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