The Tanana District is one of the largest Cooperative Extension Service districts in the United States, covering an area of more than 120,000 square miles. The population is approximately 100,000 and includes the Fairbanks North Star Borough and 64 villages with a mostly Alaska Native population. Much of the district is inaccessible by road. The main economic drivers are mining, tourism, the University of Alaska, and the military.
The district offers outreach programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; integrated pest management; nutrition; and 4-H and youth development.
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May 31
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Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2 – 4pm
The Frosty Tails 4-H Club meets weekly on Sundays, 2-4 p.m., alternating between Fairbanks at Timber Creek Senior Center (activity room), 3415 Trothno Lane, and Salcha at Frosty Tails Ranch. Please contact a leader for a full agenda of activities. (Meeting schedule subject to change.)
Typical club projects include: Horse/pony; horseless horse project (no horse required); beef; dairy cattle; sheep; goats; swine; birds & poultry; rabbits/cavies; dogs; veterinary science; arts & crafts; homesteading skills; leadership & personal development; introductory 4-H projects for Cloverbuds (ages 5-7); and community/volunteer service.
If you are not a member of 4-H or of this club, please reach out to Sarah Curwen, organizational leader, assisted by Jacob Sanders, project leader, at 907-350-3963 or akhatchling@gmail.com.
4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Matthew Anderson, Tanana District 4-H program coordinator, at 907-474-2427 or mrandereson@alaska.edu.
Additional information: 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.
The University of Alaska (http://www.alaska.edu/alaska) is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar
Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Jun 01
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Monday, June 1, 2026, 8am – 8pm
Members of the Salchaket Trailblazers 4-H Club usually meet during the summer months only. Meeting days and times vary, depending on family schedules. Contact leader for next scheduled club meeting and location. (Meeting schedule subject to change.)
Typical club projects include: Horse/pony; birds & poultry; swine; leadership & personal development; and introductory 4-H projects for Cloverbuds (ages 5-7).
If you are not a member of 4-H or of this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kirsten Morlan, organizational leader, 907-750-7597, cowgirlin75@hotmail.com.
4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Matthew Anderson, Tanana District 4-H program coordinator, at 907-474-2427 or mranderson@gmail.com.
Additional information: 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.
The University of Alaska (http://www.alaska.edu/alaska) is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar
Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Jun 01
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Monday, June 1, 2026, 8am – 8pm
This option is available to anyone who would like to participate in 4-H independent from a traditional 4-H club structure. Independent members work with a mentor who can be a parent/guardian or a grandparent. The 4-H projects are individual to that member. Please contact the 4-H office for more information about this participation option.
4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Matthew Anderson, Tanana District 4-H program coordinator, at 907-474-2427 or mrandereson@alaska.edu.
Additional information: 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.
The University of Alaska (http://www.alaska.edu/alaska) is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar
Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
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Email: tanana.ces@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-1530
We are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments outside regular office hours may be made by calling 907-474-1530.
UAF Community and Technical College, Room 205
604 Barnette Street (CTC), Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 758155, Fairbanks, AK 99775-8155