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Events
Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau
January 21, 2025
Juneau residents with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) or who are interested in learning how bone and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health can apply for a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program.
February webinars focus on chainsaw safety and cutting firewood
January 18, 2025
Wood is an important fuel source in Alaska. In February, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host three free webinars on cutting wood safely and keeping chainsaws in good working condition.
Learn fun, fascinating facts about Alaska slugs
January 15, 2025
For the past three years, Joey Slowik has focused on preventing slug damage to crops. Along the way, Slowik, an integrated pest management technician with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, has uncovered a lot of odd and interesting information about the often-reviled gastropods.