The UAF Cooperative Extension Anchorage Outreach Center serves Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, with nearly 40% of the state’s population. Anchorage schools are among the most varied in the country. While 75% of school families speak English, the remaining 25% speak 100 different languages, such as Spanish, Hmong, Samoan and Filipino.
The district offers outreach programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; integrated pest management; nutrition; and 4-H and youth development.
Upcoming events
Events
May 30
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9am – 3pm
This year, the Wildflower and Anchorage Garden Clubs will join together on Saturday, May 30, for a one-stop plant shopping experience! The Anchorage Cooperative Extension Service was lucky enough to be invited to set up a booth and share information.
Locally grown native plants, annuals, hardy perennials, rock garden, specialty, houseplants, berries, trees, shrubs, roses, herbs, vegetable starts, and a miscellaneous garden items giveaway. Shop early for the best selections!
Sale proceeds help fund local Community Projects and the Wildflower Grant Program.
When: Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1300 W Benson Blvd, Anchorage
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Jun 03
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12 – 1pm
Learn more about these iconic insects from integrated pest management technician and entomologist Alex Wenninger. Her free presentation will cover the habits and identification of common species of native lady beetles (aka ladybugs) found in Alaska, and how to attract lady beetles by building lady beetle habitat into your yard and garden. We'll also talk about why you shouldn't buy lady beetles at the store to release in your backyard.
Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/LadyBeetle.
For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Jun 08
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Monday, June 8, 2026, 9am – 4pm
Engage in fun activities from Project Learning Tree that connect youth to nature while exploring soil and soil Health
Explore and learn about the science of soil with UAF Research Assistant Professor, Caley Gasch
Resources:
- Attendees will receive one o f Project Learning Tree's award-winning activity books and materials to take back to your educational setting ($20-$35 value)
- Connect to the National Association of Conservation District's Stewardship campaign and materials, "Soil. Where it all Begins"
- Certificate of Attendance (Applicable for ED556 credit hours for teachers seeking CEUs)
- FREE soil testing through Wasilla Soil and Water Conservation District ($40 value)- bring your soil sample!
Who: Formal and non-formal educators, youth leaders (camp staff, 4H leaders, Scout leaders, nature center staff, etc), homeschool parents, librarians, gardeners, backyard farmers and anyone interested in soil health! This is a class for adult educators to be trained to teach youth.
Cost: $20, includes lunch, PLT activity book and soil testing
Free for current Alaska Natural Resource and Outdoor Education members. Login to the ANROE website for discount and registration information.
Hosted by Wasilla Soil and Water Conservation District and UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension
Location: UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer
For more information, contact Melissa Clampitt at mrclampitt@alaska.edu or 907-745-3551
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Events
The Outreach Center is open to walk-ins
9 AM - 4 PM MONDAY - THURSDAY
We are available by phone, email or by appointment
8 AM - 5 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
Phone: 907-786-6300
Email: anchorage.ces@alaska.edu
UAF Cooperative Extension Office
Anchorage Outreach Center
219 E International Airport Rd., Suite 100
Anchorage AK 99518-1213