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7p Monday, May 4 Webinar
(Statewide)
Join the Alaska Native Plant Society's membership meeting and educational program featuring a talk by Jessica Rykken on 'Wild pollinators of Alaska: bees and flower flies.'
CONTACT US for Zoom link
Host: Alaska Native Plant Society
12p Wednesday, May 6 Webinar
(Statewide)
Our Plant Neighbors: Exploring how common Alaska plants, both native and introduced, tend to grow well in places modified by humans and how we can interact with them for our holistic well-being, through the lens of Alaska Native plant traditions and ethnobotany.
Hosts: UAF Cooperative Extension Service & AK Native Plant Society
6p Monday, May 11 Discussion
(Anchorage)
What's the deal with weeds? They seem to be everywhere, but what exactly is a weed? Are all weeds invasive plants? This presentation led by Hannah Thompson explores the ecology and philosophy of invasive species management in a changing world.
Hosts: Great Land Trust & Anchorage Soil & Water Conservation District
6p Tuesday, May 12 Workshop
(Anchorage)
SOLD OUT. This class will teach you how to create a native berry patch. Josh Smith will lead the workshop and help participants plant seedlings to take home. $5 materials fee. Tools and materials provided.
Hosts: UAF Cooperative Extension Service & Anchorage Museum
12p Wednesday, May 13 Webinar
(Statewide)
Learn about the important connection between native plants and Rufous hummingbirds migrating to Alaska, and what native plants are needed to support this declining species.
Hosts: UAF Cooperative Extension Service & AK Native Plant Society
Thursday, May 14 Field Trip
(Sutton)
Paleobotany hike led by Curvin Metzler. The road is rough and rutted, vehicles need adequate clearance and a skillful driver. Limit: 7 participants.
CONTACT US for details/RSVP
Host: Alaska Native Plant Society
May 15-25 Self-Guided Plant Hike
(Anchorage)
Small markers will be placed beside plants along the lower section of the Indianhouse Ridge trail. This trail begins at Mile 104.5 of the Seward Highway. The pullout has room for 4-5 cars. The plant list will be available online May 15.
Host: Alaska Native Plant Society
12p Wednesday, May 20 Webinar
(Statewide)
Learn from the Pollinator Partnership about its new planting guides for Alaskans who want to create pollinator friendly habitat, supporting our native pollinators throughout the growing season.
Hosts: UAF Cooperative Extension Service & AK Native Plant Society
Sunday, May 24 Field Trip
* Rescheduled from May 17
(Anchorage)
Early snowmelt makes Windy Corner one of the first places to find emerging spring plants near Anchorage. Expect 3-4 hours, two miles, on the Turnagain Arm Trail. This trip led by Dennis and Annie Ronsse is limited to 10 participants; a liability waiver is required.
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Host: Alaska Native Plant Society
6p Wednesday, May 20 Plant Walk
(Delta Junction)
Learn how to identify common native plants that thrive in Delta Junction, how and why to incorporate them into your gardens, and what benefits they will bring to you, your pollinators and our local wildlife.
Hosts: Salcha-Delta SWCD, UAF CES & Delta Career Advancement Center
10a-2p, Saturday, May 23 Wildflower Trail Walks
(Anchorage)
Visit the Alaska Botanical Garden on Alaska Public Gardens Day for guided walks along the Verna Pratt Wildflower Trail. Arrive anytime between 10 and 2. Admission is by donation.
Hosts: Alaska Botanical Garden & Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska
10a-2p Saturday, May 23 Wildflower Garden Work Party
(Anchorage)
Join Anchorage volunteers who maintain the Campbell Creek Science Center’s wildflower gardens. Gardening equipment is provided. Join for the whole time or sign up for one shift. Lunch will be provided.
Host: Alaska Native Plant Society
1p Sunday, May 24 Native Plant Walk at Jensen-Olsen Arboretum
(Juneau)
Join Ginger Hudson for a guided native plant identification walk on the grounds of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum.
Host: Jensen-Olson Arboretum
12p Wednesday, May 27 Webinar
(Statewide)
Wildflower seed mixes are sought after to add beauty to a landscape and habitat for a variety of pollinating insects. Some of the plants in wildflower seed mixes can be weedy, and in some instances, become invasive. Learn what species to look out for when you purchase a wildflower mix.
Hosts: UAF Cooperative Extension Service & AK Native Plant Society
6:30-8p Wednesday, May 27 Plant Walk
(Eagle River)
Beth Baker will lead a 2-3 mile hike around the Eagle River Nature Center's Rodak Trail, talking about the boreal forest and plant adaptations while pointing out flowers and trees.
Host: Eagle River Nature Center
6p Wednesday, May 27 Willow Wander
(North Pole)
Visit the Moose Creek groin, a rich place to observe willow species located about 25 miles from Fairbanks. Bring a picnic! This field trip is led by Cam Webb.
Host: Interior Alaska Native Plant Society
3-6p, Thursday, May 28 Native Plant Seed Sowing Work Party
(Anchorage)
Join the Anchorage Soil & Water Conservation District's work party to sow native plant seeds for future revegetation projects in Alaska. (801 Erickson St., Government Hill Commons)
Host: Anchorage SWCD
9 am-3 pm, May 30 Plant Sale
(Anchorage)
Native wildflowers that are popular for gardening are available at the annual Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska Plant Sale, this year held in collaboration with the Anchorage Garden Club. (1300 W. Benson Blvd., Anchorage)
Hosts: Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska/Anchorage Garden Club
10a-2 p, May 30 Plant Sale
(Homer)
The Pratt Museum Annual Plant Sale includes Alaska native perennial plants.
(3779 Bartlett Street, Homer)
Host: Pratt Museum
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