Stop by our pop-up education table! Garden educators and docents will have interactive materials to help educate on different relevant topics happening in the Garden.

This informal, drop-in table is part of our garden visitor experience and perfect for visitors of all ages curious about what makes our garden and the boreal forest so special.

Program is free and included in the price of garden admission.

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

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.

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

Join us for a Together in Nature art class and make connections with the natural world and your little one that will last a lifetime!

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers will experience the Alaska Botanic Garden through creative outdoor art and nature-based exploration guided by art teacher, Margaret Mackie. Each class begins with a welcoming circle time that includes songs, storytelling, and movement encouraging curiosity and connection from the start.

Following circle time, children explore hands-on art stations inspired by the natural world. Using found and natural materials, they can experiment with textures, colors, and creative expression while building fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and early math and literacy foundations. Together in Nature is a meaningful way to enjoy the outdoors with your young artist, spark imagination, and create lasting connections with nature through art.

Space is limited, sign up ahead of time. A $2 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations.

Lets heat things up! Join Will Criner, Garden and Facilities Manager, for a fun and hands-on workshop on hot composting. Learn techniques on how to get real heat in your compost and leave with more confidence on how to manage it year-round. Participants should bring up to two buckets to fill with finished compost to take home! A portion of this workshop will take place outside, please dress for the weather.

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

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

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.

Make the most of our short growing season and learn to identify Alaskan plants and find out what's blooming in our collections with one of our bi-monthly walks in the Garden. Each walk will highlight the different flowering plants in the surrounding boreal forest as well as highlight plants in our collections chosen for their hardiness and differing bloom times. Tour lasts 1 hour and follows along our paved path as well as unpaved Wildflower trail. Tours take place rain or shine so please dress for the weather. No refunds for same day cancellations; register ahead of time to secure your spot.

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

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
$14 | Non-Members
$10 | Students/Seniors(65+)/Military

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

Harvest dance: Music and movement to celebrate the changing seasons

Space is limited; please register ahead of time.

Join the teachers from Music Together Mountain Song for a 45-minute family music program on the lawn. We’ll sing about falling leaves, dance to harvest songs, and jam in celebration of autumn 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 castanets, a tambourine, 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.

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

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.

Stop by our pop-up education table! Garden educators and docents will have interactive materials to help educate on different relevant topics happening in the Garden.

This informal, drop-in table is part of our garden visitor experience and perfect for visitors of all ages curious about what makes our garden and the boreal forest so special.

Program is free and included in the price of garden admission.

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

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.

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

Come meet and learn about Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s Ambassador birds! Learn about species-specific behavior and adaptations of birds of prey and corvids and discover how their avian trainers use positive training methods with the Ambassador Birds.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | June 30th-August 28th| 2:00-3:00pm

Each program will feature one or more Ambassador Birds, call ahead to see which ambassador bird will be visiting the Garden:

• Ghost and Frost, Snowy Owls

• Echo, Great Horned Owl

• Culuk, Bald Eagle

• Breland, Peregrine Falcon

• Keear, Red-tailed Hawk

• Shavila, Black-billed Magpie

• Zahra, American Crow

No registration required; event covered by general admission. Members & kids 6 and under are FREE!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.