Alaska Native Plant Month
Alaskans will celebrate Native Plant Month in May 2024! This site has a calendar of events, self-guided plant walks, curriculum materials for teachers, media kit, and other resources that can be used in May and throughout the year.
Why celebrate native plants?
Native plants are indigenous species that have evolved alongside native wildlife and occur naturally in a particular geographic region, ecosystem, and habitat.
They are important to our ways of life, our economy, and the health and sustainability of Alaska's ecosystems.
"... I, Mike Dunleavy, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 2024 as Alaska Native Plant Month in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to plant native trees, shrubs, and flowers in their yards, remove non-native invasive plants, and educate themselves about the many benefits of native plants."
Events
How to celebrate Alaska Native Plant Month, including plant walks, live webinars and more.
Educational Materials
Resources for teachers, gardeners and anyone interested in growing and learning about Alaska native plants.