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Garlic is sold out

Wholesale suppliers appear to be sold out as well, making it unlikely we will get more this year. For those that did purchase garlic, it's available for pickup in the office during office hours Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm. For curbside delivery, please call the office at 770-3692 when you arrive.

A Pathway performance: Sugar & Salt
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th / 10:00AM AND 2:00Pm
Sunday, September 20TH / 11:00AM AND 2:00PM

Set in the living museum at the Alaska Botanical Garden in Anchorage, Alaska,  Momentum Dance Collective and The Forest That Never Sleeps come together for a performance that brings a love story of human experience to life.  Originally designed for a stage performance in April 2020 and re-imagined for our current climate, we hope to capture and share this moment in time with you.

ALASKA bOO-TANICAL gARDEN
SEPTEMBER 22nd THROUGH OCTOBER 24TH / 10:00AM - 4:00PM
(open Tuesdays - Saturdays, closed sundays + mondays)

Join us for a fun and spooky walk through the gardens this Fall. Wander the paths with the whole family and enjoy botanically and Halloween inspired displays!
Boo-tanical Admission:  Free for Members and kids 6 and under, $5/ Non-Members

Botanical berry drawing - virtual class
REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPT 1ST

Improve your botanical drawing skills in this berry themed drawing workshop. Learn how to observe and sketch berries from the Alaska Botanical Garden collection from the comfort of your own home.  You will be guided through 6 video lessons on how to draw service berry and red currants. Watch and learn at your own pace online.

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 prepare and 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.

MUSHROOM ID AND WALK - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 23rd / 6:00-7:30pm

If you missed the previous mushroom walks then here's your second chance! Join Christin Swearingen on a journey of fungi around the Alaska Botanical Garden.

Native plant walk and id - sold out
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH / 12:00-2:00PM

Want to learn more about how to identify common native plants of the Boreal forest?  We'll look at how to use flowers, seed heads, leaves and location to help you identify what's growing around you.

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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