Cooperative Extension Service News Releases
Lecture to explore biomass and forestry (PSA)
May 17, 2012
Communities in Interior Alaska continue to increase the use of woody biomass for heating and electrical needs.
Glen Holt will lecture on “Biomass and Boreal Forestry Ecology ” from 6 to 8 p.m. May 21 at the Noel Wien
Library Auditorium. Holt, the eastern Alaska forester for the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, will discuss sustainable forestry, biomass timber harvesting and basic forest ecology in Interior Alaska.
Host families sought for Japanese youth exchange
May 15, 2012
Fairbanks, Alaska— Alaska youth who are interested in Japanese culture may host a Japanese teen in their home this summer.
The Alaska 4-H youth program is seeking host families in the Anchorage, Kenai or Mat-Su areas from July 21 to Aug. 19. The Japanese youth are coming to Alaska through the Labo International Exchange Program, which is affiliated with 4-H.
4-H leader to receive national volunteer award
May 14, 2012
Fairbanks, Alaska— During May, Becky Osimowicz will organize her 4-H clubʼs Relay for Life team, an upcoming 4-H horse clinic and show and a series of summer play days for community horse riders. And thatʼs just one month.
In recognition of her volunteerism, the Fairbanks leader has been named the 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year — one of two national awards given to 4-H leaders.
Cultural host training offered in Anchorage
May 11, 2012
Fairbanks, Alaska— A workshop offered by UAF Cooperative Extension Service in Anchorage May 17-18 will help individuals who work with or in rural Alaska.
Organizer Tony Nakazawa said the 10-hour Alaska Cultural Host workshop will provide participants with an increased awareness and knowledge of remote, rural Alaska. The workshop will include a four-hour cultural host training by Ann Lawrence of the Cook Inlet Tribal Council and additional presentations about rural history and traditions.
Energy workshops offered in Anchorage
April 25, 2012
Fairbanks, Alaska— UAF Cooperative Extension will present two free home energy workshops at its Anchorage District office, 1675 C St.
Community sustainability coordinator Rich Seifert will teach a home retrofit workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 3 and a cold climate homebuilding techniques workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5. The workshops are designed to help homeowners who plan to participate in the home energy rebate program.