Cooperative Extension Service
308 Tanana Loop, Room 101
P.O. Box 756180
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6180
Phone: (907)474-5211
Fax: (907) 474-2631
email: cesweb@uaf.edu
P.O. Box 756180
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6180
Phone: (907)474-5211
Fax: (907) 474-2631
email: cesweb@uaf.edu
NEWS
>Blueberry bushes are dripping with berries in many areas of the state. See Alaska Blueberries for tips on cleaning and storage and recipes for this rich source of antioxidants.
Collecting and Using Alaska’s Wild Berries and Other Wild Products also contains many recipes and can be ordered online.
>This year’s fair season kicks off in July with the Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines. Come show off your handiwork, enjoy the elephant ears and visit with Extension at several of the following fairs.
• Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines, July 29–Aug. 1
• Deltana Fair , July 30–Aug. 1
• Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks, August 6–10 (exhibitor’s guide)
• Kenny Lake Fair , August 14
• Kenai Peninsula State Fair, August 20–22, (exhibitor information)
• Alaska State Fair in Palmer, August 26–September 6 (exhibitor's guide)
• Kodiak State Fair, September 4–5
>Extension will present information on using firewood for residential heating at two upcoming renewable energy fairs — in Anchorage Aug. 7 and at Chena Hot Springs Aug. 15. Stop by for tips on using firewood safely and efficiently and reducing emissions.
>Do you know your mushrooms? Mycologist Gary Laursen will teach a weekend course on identifying and using Alaska mushrooms and fungi Aug. 20–22 in Palmer. Registration is $100 for the course. Preregistration is requested by Aug. 13. Call Palmer Extension at 745-3360 for more information.