Join Tai Chi instructor, Richie Goldstein, for an hour-long Tai Chi class on Saturdays. 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, no equipment needed just comfortable clothes and shoes. This class is for all levels. Class size is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Richie Goldstein began studying Tai Chi in 1996 with Sifu Warren Pretlow at the Healing Arts Studio here in Anchorage. For the past twelve years, he’s studied with Dao Shima Susan Elkins at Jade Lady Studio.

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. The goal of this class is to provide you with a nourishing asana practice and have you leaving the garden feeling relaxed and peaceful. Please bring a yoga mat. All classes will take place outside on the lawn. In case of rain, the class will be moved inside the Greenhouse.

Space is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Biography:

Christina Wilson acquired her 200-hour RYT in Rishikesh, India. She was trained by Himalayan yoga master Yogrishi Vishvektu, PhD., in Hatha yoga. Christina is Yoga Alliance certified. Christina's yoga teaching style incorporates meditation, mantra, asana, chakra & breath work. She has been working in the Anchorage community in private practice as a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 10 years and also recently acquired her certification as a Registered Expressive Art Therapist (REAT); she incorporates a strong mind+body awareness and connection into her teaching style both on and off the mat.

Please join ABG and Meg for another 5-week series that will offer folks a chance to downshift from the summer high towards a more balanced, nurtured, and rested state. Each class will offer something a little different, while still following a comforting, familiar rhythm. We’ll start by gently engaging the senses to help you arrive and unwind, then ease into steady, nourishing breath-work alongside simple warm-up movements. From there, you’ll be guided into long-held yin postures designed to invite softness and release. The practice will close in a supported resting pose and guided body scan to help you integrate the benefits of the practice. These classes are designed for all bodies and Meg will offer many alternatives to postures throughout the practice. This series is deeply informed by Meg's somatic- & trauma-informed background, as well as her love for a practice that moves a bit slower & allows space for exploring each moment with curiosity.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Please bring: To support your ease and comfort, please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to find your spot and get settled. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat (ABG has additional mats to use UNDER yours for extra cushion), plus a blanket, yoga block, and a bolster (or a pillow/cushion). Meg will provide straps and extra blankets. Note: the greenhouse has a cement floor and is a tad on the cool side. Dress in warm layers, thick socks, and consider a hat & gloves for the guided rest portion of class. Classes will be held outside on the lawn when weather permits.

Meg's Bio:

Meg Piersma, MS, Trauma-Informed E-RYT500, Somatic Experiencing: Advanced Year

Meg has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2011. As a somatic-based mental health counselor, Meg loves to blend nervous system and brain support practices with yoga postures, breathwork, and guided rest. Meg brings a sense of lightness to every class, with trauma-informed cueing that aims to embrace a wide variety of lived experiences. Meg is a gardener with a deep love and respect for the natural world and you can often find her playing up in the mountains, tending to her large garden, or cruising the trails of FNBP with her two huskies.

Note the slight time change from summer hours! Class will be held from 11:15am-12:15pm through the month of September.

Join Tai Chi instructor, Richie Goldstein, for an hour-long Tai Chi class on Saturdays. 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, no equipment needed just comfortable clothes and shoes. This class is for all levels. Class size is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Richie Goldstein began studying Tai Chi in 1996 with Sifu Warren Pretlow at the Healing Arts Studio here in Anchorage. For the past twelve years, he’s studied with Dao Shima Susan Elkins at Jade Lady Studio.

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. The goal of this class is to provide you with a nourishing asana practice and have you leaving the garden feeling relaxed and peaceful. Please bring a yoga mat. All classes will take place outside on the lawn. In case of rain, the class will be moved inside the Greenhouse.

Space is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Biography:

Christina Wilson acquired her 200-hour RYT in Rishikesh, India. She was trained by Himalayan yoga master Yogrishi Vishvektu, PhD., in Hatha yoga. Christina is Yoga Alliance certified. Christina's yoga teaching style incorporates meditation, mantra, asana, chakra & breath work. She has been working in the Anchorage community in private practice as a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 10 years and also recently acquired her certification as a Registered Expressive Art Therapist (REAT); she incorporates a strong mind+body awareness and connection into her teaching style both on and off the mat.

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Please join ABG and Meg for another 5-week series that will offer folks a chance to downshift from the summer high towards a more balanced, nurtured, and rested state. Each class will offer something a little different, while still following a comforting, familiar rhythm. We’ll start by gently engaging the senses to help you arrive and unwind, then ease into steady, nourishing breath-work alongside simple warm-up movements. From there, you’ll be guided into long-held yin postures designed to invite softness and release. The practice will close in a supported resting pose and guided body scan to help you integrate the benefits of the practice. These classes are designed for all bodies and Meg will offer many alternatives to postures throughout the practice. This series is deeply informed by Meg's somatic- & trauma-informed background, as well as her love for a practice that moves a bit slower & allows space for exploring each moment with curiosity.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Please bring: To support your ease and comfort, please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to find your spot and get settled. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat (ABG has additional mats to use UNDER yours for extra cushion), plus a blanket, yoga block, and a bolster (or a pillow/cushion). Meg will provide straps and extra blankets. Note: the greenhouse has a cement floor and is a tad on the cool side. Dress in warm layers, thick socks, and consider a hat & gloves for the guided rest portion of class. Classes will be held outside on the lawn when weather permits.

Meg's Bio:

Meg Piersma, MS, Trauma-Informed E-RYT500, Somatic Experiencing: Advanced Year

Meg has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2011. As a somatic-based mental health counselor, Meg loves to blend nervous system and brain support practices with yoga postures, breathwork, and guided rest. Meg brings a sense of lightness to every class, with trauma-informed cueing that aims to embrace a wide variety of lived experiences. Meg is a gardener with a deep love and respect for the natural world and you can often find her playing up in the mountains, tending to her large garden, or cruising the trails of FNBP with her two huskies.

Note the slight time change from summer hours! Class will be held from 11:15am-12:15pm through the month of September.

Join Tai Chi instructor, Richie Goldstein, for an hour-long Tai Chi class on Saturdays. 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, no equipment needed just comfortable clothes and shoes. This class is for all levels. Class size is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Richie Goldstein began studying Tai Chi in 1996 with Sifu Warren Pretlow at the Healing Arts Studio here in Anchorage. For the past twelve years, he’s studied with Dao Shima Susan Elkins at Jade Lady Studio.

Build a fairy house from organic materials to be displayed during BOOtanical!

Sunday, September 13th | 12:00 - 3:00pm
Included with Garden Admission | FREE for members & kids under 6

There is a limited number of tree cookies to use as a base — first come, first serve!
1 tree cookie per family, while supplies last. Some botanical materials will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own natural materials: no non-organic materials allowed.

NO: Buttons, Glitter, Glue/Hot glue, Metal, Non-natural fibers, Plastic, Rubber, Wire, Tape, Glass, Sea Glass, Marbles, Paint, Craft Sticks (no to anything that is not plant-based)
OK: Bark, Flowers, Hemp twine, Leaves, Moss, Mushrooms, Petals, Rocks, Roots, Sap, Shells, Twigs, Grass, Cones, Seed Shells

Completed fairy houses will be displayed in the Garden as part of BOOtanical! Families may pick up their fairy houses starting Monday, October 19th. Please call ahead to confirm staff is onsite to assist: (907) 770-3692

Please join ABG and Meg for another 5-week series that will offer folks a chance to downshift from the summer high towards a more balanced, nurtured, and rested state. Each class will offer something a little different, while still following a comforting, familiar rhythm. We’ll start by gently engaging the senses to help you arrive and unwind, then ease into steady, nourishing breath-work alongside simple warm-up movements. From there, you’ll be guided into long-held yin postures designed to invite softness and release. The practice will close in a supported resting pose and guided body scan to help you integrate the benefits of the practice. These classes are designed for all bodies and Meg will offer many alternatives to postures throughout the practice. This series is deeply informed by Meg's somatic- & trauma-informed background, as well as her love for a practice that moves a bit slower & allows space for exploring each moment with curiosity.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Please bring: To support your ease and comfort, please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to find your spot and get settled. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat (ABG has additional mats to use UNDER yours for extra cushion), plus a blanket, yoga block, and a bolster (or a pillow/cushion). Meg will provide straps and extra blankets. Note: the greenhouse has a cement floor and is a tad on the cool side. Dress in warm layers, thick socks, and consider a hat & gloves for the guided rest portion of class. Classes will be held outside on the lawn when weather permits.

Meg's Bio:

Meg Piersma, MS, Trauma-Informed E-RYT500, Somatic Experiencing: Advanced Year

Meg has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2011. As a somatic-based mental health counselor, Meg loves to blend nervous system and brain support practices with yoga postures, breathwork, and guided rest. Meg brings a sense of lightness to every class, with trauma-informed cueing that aims to embrace a wide variety of lived experiences. Meg is a gardener with a deep love and respect for the natural world and you can often find her playing up in the mountains, tending to her large garden, or cruising the trails of FNBP with her two huskies.

Get ready garlic-heads! Shop seed garlic starting Saturday, September 19th while stock lasts! 

In-person sales will continue during BOOtanical hours: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from 11:00am - 6:00pm
No admission required to shop. 

Note the slight time change from summer hours! Class will be held from 11:15am-12:15pm through the month of September.

Join Tai Chi instructor, Richie Goldstein, for an hour-long Tai Chi class on Saturdays. 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, no equipment needed just comfortable clothes and shoes. This class is for all levels. Class size is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Richie Goldstein began studying Tai Chi in 1996 with Sifu Warren Pretlow at the Healing Arts Studio here in Anchorage. For the past twelve years, he’s studied with Dao Shima Susan Elkins at Jade Lady Studio.

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Please join ABG and Meg for another 5-week series that will offer folks a chance to downshift from the summer high towards a more balanced, nurtured, and rested state. Each class will offer something a little different, while still following a comforting, familiar rhythm. We’ll start by gently engaging the senses to help you arrive and unwind, then ease into steady, nourishing breath-work alongside simple warm-up movements. From there, you’ll be guided into long-held yin postures designed to invite softness and release. The practice will close in a supported resting pose and guided body scan to help you integrate the benefits of the practice. These classes are designed for all bodies and Meg will offer many alternatives to postures throughout the practice. This series is deeply informed by Meg's somatic- & trauma-informed background, as well as her love for a practice that moves a bit slower & allows space for exploring each moment with curiosity.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Please bring: To support your ease and comfort, please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to find your spot and get settled. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat (ABG has additional mats to use UNDER yours for extra cushion), plus a blanket, yoga block, and a bolster (or a pillow/cushion). Meg will provide straps and extra blankets. Note: the greenhouse has a cement floor and is a tad on the cool side. Dress in warm layers, thick socks, and consider a hat & gloves for the guided rest portion of class. Classes will be held outside on the lawn when weather permits.

Meg's Bio:

Meg Piersma, MS, Trauma-Informed E-RYT500, Somatic Experiencing: Advanced Year

Meg has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2011. As a somatic-based mental health counselor, Meg loves to blend nervous system and brain support practices with yoga postures, breathwork, and guided rest. Meg brings a sense of lightness to every class, with trauma-informed cueing that aims to embrace a wide variety of lived experiences. Meg is a gardener with a deep love and respect for the natural world and you can often find her playing up in the mountains, tending to her large garden, or cruising the trails of FNBP with her two huskies.

Join local author, music therapist and speaker, Katherine Haghighi, for "Walking the Writer's Path: A Creative Writing Experience in the Garden". As the first offering in a new series of writing and author programs, Walking the Writer’s Path invites participants to explore creativity, craft, and the deep inspiration of place.

Walk slowly. Let the Alaska landscape gather around you — the shifting light, the soft breath of spruce, the wild edges where petals, moss, and shadow meet. Walking the Writer’s Path is a gentle journey for those who long to write from a deeper place. As you wander the garden trails, you’re invited to listen with your whole body, to notice what stirs beneath the surface of things, and to let this northern ground shape the words that rise. Each pause along the way offers a moment of stillness, a spark of craft, a doorway into imagination. This is writing as presence, writing as communion, writing as a way of returning to yourself through the living rhythm of the land. Whether you are just beginning or have traveled the writing path for years, the landscape welcomes you, and so do we.

Participants will receive a companion journal created specifically for this class. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for a walk through the garden.

Spots are limited, register in advance. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations; no refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Learn how to sketch and paint mushrooms, bramble, fall leaves, sticks and more in this fall-themed art workshop. You'll learn to use graphite pencil, ink pen, and fluid acrylic paints to explore the colors, textures, and beauty of the forest understory. Join other artists as we paint and stroll together on location to find interesting mushrooms and fall subjects to paint outdoors. Materials are provided. Taught by local artist Betany Porter. A portion of this class will be taught outside, please dress for the weather.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice.

Note the slight time change from summer hours! Class will be held from 11:15am-12:15pm through the month of September.

Join Tai Chi instructor, Richie Goldstein, for an hour-long Tai Chi class on Saturdays. 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, no equipment needed just comfortable clothes and shoes. This class is for all levels. Class size is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Richie Goldstein began studying Tai Chi in 1996 with Sifu Warren Pretlow at the Healing Arts Studio here in Anchorage. For the past twelve years, he’s studied with Dao Shima Susan Elkins at Jade Lady Studio.

BOOtanical: Music and movement to celebrate the spooky season!

Space is limited; please register ahead of time.

Join the teachers from Music Together Mountain Song for a 45-minute family music program around the paved loop. We’ll sing about spiders, dance to ward off spooky ghosts, and jam in celebration of the coming winter in Alaska.

Discover new ways to interact musically with your child using your bodies, voices, and simple child-friendly rhythm instruments. Each participating family will leave with instruments and inspiration for how to continue making music together at home.

Designed for families with children 0-5 years old. Event will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. No refunds for requests with less than 24 hours notice.

Please join ABG and Meg for another 5-week series that will offer folks a chance to downshift from the summer high towards a more balanced, nurtured, and rested state. Each class will offer something a little different, while still following a comforting, familiar rhythm. We’ll start by gently engaging the senses to help you arrive and unwind, then ease into steady, nourishing breath-work alongside simple warm-up movements. From there, you’ll be guided into long-held yin postures designed to invite softness and release. The practice will close in a supported resting pose and guided body scan to help you integrate the benefits of the practice. These classes are designed for all bodies and Meg will offer many alternatives to postures throughout the practice. This series is deeply informed by Meg's somatic- & trauma-informed background, as well as her love for a practice that moves a bit slower & allows space for exploring each moment with curiosity.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Please bring: To support your ease and comfort, please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to find your spot and get settled. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat (ABG has additional mats to use UNDER yours for extra cushion), plus a blanket, yoga block, and a bolster (or a pillow/cushion). Meg will provide straps and extra blankets. Note: the greenhouse has a cement floor and is a tad on the cool side. Dress in warm layers, thick socks, and consider a hat & gloves for the guided rest portion of class. Classes will be held outside on the lawn when weather permits.

Meg's Bio:

Meg Piersma, MS, Trauma-Informed E-RYT500, Somatic Experiencing: Advanced Year

Meg has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2011. As a somatic-based mental health counselor, Meg loves to blend nervous system and brain support practices with yoga postures, breathwork, and guided rest. Meg brings a sense of lightness to every class, with trauma-informed cueing that aims to embrace a wide variety of lived experiences. Meg is a gardener with a deep love and respect for the natural world and you can often find her playing up in the mountains, tending to her large garden, or cruising the trails of FNBP with her two huskies.

Bulbs are a great way to add to your garden during a time when things are naturally coming to an end, ensuring you have lots of colorful additions to the next season! Come learn all things bulbs with Garden Facilities Manager, Will Criner. The talk will include varieties to plant, do’s and don’ts, tips specific to Alaska, and much more. Each participant will receive bulbs to take home and plant in their own garden! A portion of this class will take place outside, please come dressed for the weather.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice.

Join staff from Boreal Bioscapes Garden and Landscape Design for a hands-on workshop that will cover everything you need to know to get your gardens ready for winter. Stroll through the gardens while learning about fall tasks such as soil testing, fertilizing, composting, mulching, cleaning up vegetable gardens, and cutting back perennials.

Space is limited, please register in advance. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests with less than 24 hour notice.

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Learn to grow your own mushrooms! Join the owners of Far North Fungi, Allison and Gabe, for a hands-on workshop on growing oyster mushrooms.They’ll bring a mobile lab where you can create your own mushroom kit to take home. This workshop includes a 30 minute lecture, instructed lab time, and unlimited Q&A. Please wear clean clothes for lab time. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. There is a $5 cancellation fee for all cancellations; no refunds for requests made with less then 48 hours notice.

Join Howard Earl, amateur naturalist and lichen enthusiast, for a walk and talk through the Alaska Botanical Garden and an introduction to the strange, beautiful, and surprisingly complex world of lichens. Along the way, you’ll learn what lichens are, how they are structured and reproduce, and the important roles they play in local ecosystems. Howard will also introduce some of the most common and fascinating lichens found in Southcentral Alaska and offer practical tips for beginning to recognize them in the field.

Whether you are an experienced naturalist or simply a curious hiker, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for these often-overlooked organisms—and perhaps a new way of seeing the landscape around you. The talk is included with admission to the Garden.

Admission Rates:

$8 — Adult (18+)
Free — ABG members & kids ages 6 and under

Salila Andrea, with Krambambuli Puppet Theater, will be leading a special Halloween hand puppet workshop. In this workshop you will be guided to create a unique shaggy hand puppet. You will learn how to work with wood, beads, paint, feathers, wool and more. Join the fun while being immersed into the art of puppetry. All materials are provided. This workshop is designed for ages 5-12 years old, all children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations; no refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice. Space is limited, sign up ahead of time.

Krambambuli Puppet Theater, presents “A Truly Unusual Dragon”.

Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. But when Theo tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday fire does not come out. He struggles with his apparent shortcoming and tries hard to live up to "typical" expectations. Theo the Dragon wonders if he will ever be able to find his inner fire........

Find out what happens to Theo and join us for a magical afternoon of storytelling with handmade marionette puppets made by Salila Andrea with the Krambambuli Puppet Theater. Perfect entertainment for the young and the young at heart. Show included with BOOtanical admission. Garden admission rates apply; Members and kids 6 and under are Free; adults $8.

Two Show Times:

When: Sunday, October 18th

Where: ABG Greenhouse (space is limited) Show is included with the price of admission. Once the Greenhouse is full, we will stop admission into the show.

Time: 2:00pm and repeated at 4:00pm

Krambambuli Puppet Theater, presents “A Truly Unusual Dragon”.

Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. But when Theo tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday fire does not come out. He struggles with his apparent shortcoming and tries hard to live up to "typical" expectations. Theo the Dragon wonders if he will ever be able to find his inner fire........

Find out what happens to Theo and join us for a magical afternoon of storytelling with handmade marionette puppets made by Salila Andrea with the Krambambuli Puppet Theater. Perfect entertainment for the young and the young at heart. Show included with BOOtanical admission. Garden admission rates apply; Members and kids 6 and under are Free; adults $8.

Two Show Times:

When: Sunday, October 18th

Where: ABG Greenhouse (space is limited) Show is included with the price of admission. Once the Greenhouse is full, we will stop admission into the show.

Time: 2:00pm and repeated at 4:00pm

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Join author Debbie Clarke Moderow for a reflective writing experience rooted in the changing boreal forest and the stories that rise from our relationships with the natural world.

As the second installment of our writing series, this workshop invites participants to continue exploring the living relationship between place, attention, and voice through the lens of a warming boreal north. Debbie will describe the inspiration and process behind her recent art-science-humanities collaboration about the boreal forest, Threshold 32°F. (https://www.terrain.org/2025/poetry/threshold-32f/) Together, participants will meander along the Alaska Botanical Garden trails, considering muses from the natural world who inform each writer's authentic story. The walk will be followed by discussion and writing exercises designed to inspire.

Finally, participants will consider the creative synergy of collaboration and how individual stories can be exchanged, expanded, and transformed through multi-genre exploration of our boreal forest home.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations; no refunds given with less than 48 hours notice.

Debbie Clarke Moderow, Bio

Debbie writes creative nonfiction and poetry, exploring her lifelong relationships with the landscape, creatures, and characters of her Alaskan home.

Her memoir Fast Into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod Trail (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016, Red Hen Press 2018) received the 2016 National Outdoor Book Award and the 2017 Willa Award for Creative Nonfiction.

Since 2015, Debbie has collaborated with artists, scientists, and writers creating multi-genre projects about change in the far north. Her recent work, Threshold 32°F (by poet Debbie Clarke Moderow, painter Klara Maisch, and ecologist Rebecca Hewitt) is currently on tour in the lower 48.  

Website: debbieclarkemoderow.com

Join Julie Johnson, owner of Greenhouse Glass in Girdwood, for a fall-inspired stained-glass workshop. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll choose one design to create: a raven, leaf, or pumpkin, and select your own colors to make your piece uniquely yours.

You’ll be introduced to the Tiffany method of stained glass and guided through each step of the process, including cutting and grinding glass, applying copper foil, soldering, and finishing your piece. No previous stained glass experience is needed. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave class with a finished stained glass suncatcher to enjoy at home!

There is a $5 cancellation fee for all cancellations. Due to the amount of materials being prepped we cannot refund any requests made with less than 72 hours notice.

Spend the day with ABG as we spend the day celebrating BOOtanical themed projects in the Garden. Bring your Halloween costumes and get ready for a spooky, silly, fun day! We will carve pumpkins, harvest from the gardens, dance to music, and have an absolutely magical time celebrating Halloween! Camp will take place in our heated Greenhouse as well as on many of the surrounding Garden trails and nearby Campbell Creek. We are a garden camp! We will play and learn outside, rain, snow or shine! Please pack your child’s backpack accordingly with seasonal gear and a cold lunch. Students will not have access to a microwave or a refrigerator. Camp will run from 8:30am - 3:30pm. Please note half day options are not available for this camp. This camp is designed for children ages 5-12.

Flexible Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. There is a $5 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for cancellations requested with less than 48 hours notice. Please call the Camp Director, Stacey Shriner at 907-770-3692 with any questions, or send an email to education@alaskabg.org.

Worldwide, autumn is a time to celebrate the harvest, the coming of winter, the departure of daylight, and the joy of being together! Join us for a day camp dedicated to celebrating and crafting as we explore four world holidays that celebrate the season! Camp will take place in our heated Greenhouse as well as on many of the surrounding Garden trails and nearby Campbell Creek. We are a garden camp! We will play and learn outside, rain, snow or shine! Please pack your child’s backpack accordingly with seasonal gear and a cold lunch. Students will not have access to a microwave or a refrigerator. Camp will run from 8:30am - 3:30pm. Please note half day options are not available for this camp. This camp is designed for children ages 5-12.

Flexible Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. There is a $5 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for cancellations requested with less than 48 hours notice. Please call the Camp Director, Stacey Shriner at 907-770-3692 with any questions, or send an email to education@alaskabg.org.

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Use landscape watercolor color pencils to create a nature journal inspired by weather observations and sketches. Commiserate or collaborate with nature and find the beauty in the details of daily, weekly, or monthly weather observations. Learn sketching and mixed media painting techniques and use prompts to create captivating journal entries. Explore a variety of formats, diagrams, iconography, and charts for inspiration. Materials provided. Taught by local artist Betany Porter. A portion of this class will be taught outside, please dress for the weather.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice.

Learn how to make your own seasonal and fall-inspired wreath using a recycled bike rim and fresh and dried material from the Garden. Perfect size to hang on your front door or porch! All materials are provided but feel free to bring natural items from your own backyard to include in your design.

Space is limited, sign up in advance. This class sells out every year. Due to high demand we will be offering this class twice on November 13th. There will be a class at 12pm and then again at 6pm to accommodate as many participants as possible. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds given for cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice.

Learn how to make your own seasonal and fall-inspired wreath using a recycled bike rim and fresh and dried material from the Garden. Perfect size to hang on your front door or porch! All materials are provided but feel free to bring natural items from your own backyard to include in your design.

Space is limited, sign up in advance. This class sells out every year. Due to high demand we will be offering this class twice on November 13th. There will be a class at 12pm and then again at 6pm to accommodate as many participants as possible. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds given for cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice.

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays 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).

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry paid at Admissions.

FREE | Members & Kids ages 6 and under

Seasonal Admission rates apply for Non-Members