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Berry workshops planned in Bethel, Aniak
July 14, 2026
The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Tribes Extension program and the Rural Alaska Community Action Program are sponsoring berry-related workshops in Bethel and Aniak in early August. Led by Tribes Extension educator Heidi Rader and Chugiak berry grower Josh Smith, the workshops will be held in Bethel on Sunday, Aug. 2, and in Aniak on Aug. 3-4.
Expert to demonstrate how to produce biochar in Sitka
July 13, 2026
A Utah State University biochar expert will demonstrate how to produce the soil amendment on Thursday in Sitka. Darren McAvoy, a USU Cooperative Extension associate professor of forestry, will use tree trimmings, scrap wood and plant material to produce biochar. The demonstration is hosted by the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service office in Sitka.
Mud Day returns at Georgeson Botanical Garden
July 13, 2026
The Georgeson Botanical Garden is hosting a free, family-friendly day of fun in the mud from 11-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. The Mud Day event, which celebrates the Babula Children's Garden, includes a mud pit, a slip-and-slide, and arts and crafts.
Soil workshop on tap for Sitka gardeners
July 08, 2026
A Juneau gardener will share tips for creating productive soil during a lunchtime workshop at the Jarvis Street Community Gardens in Sitka.
Lumber grading training scheduled for Sitka
July 01, 2026
The Alaska Lumber Grading program will hold a free certification course in Sitka from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. The program, part of the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service, is designed to allow small and medium-scale sawmill operators to produce dimension lumber for home construction in Alaska.
Safe preservation methods extend the fish catch
June 30, 2026
The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service will host a free statewide webinar on properly preserving the fish bounty for future use. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº-based home, health and family development agent Leslie Shallcross will discuss how to preserve fish through canning, smoking or freezing via Zoom. The webinar is from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.
Food preservation, healthy living classes offered in Sitka
June 24, 2026
The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service in Southeast Alaska is offering food preservation, entrepreneurship and healthy living classes in Sitka from July 7-12. Extension professor Sarah Lewis will lead the workshops in collaboration with Jasmine Shaw from the Sitka District office.
Online food safety training course available statewide
June 24, 2026
The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service will offer a certified food protection manager training on Tuesday, July 7, with a proctor for testing available in ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº. A certified food protection manager is responsible for ensuring that a food establishment complies with regulations.
Sitka workshop features homemade gelato, tiramisu
June 10, 2026
A Sitka workshop will show participants how to make gelato and tiramisu, traditional Italian desserts. Paula Veshti will lead the workshop, which is sponsored by the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service office in Sitka.
Week highlights work against invasive species in Alaska
June 10, 2026
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has designated the week of June 14-20, 2026, as Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week, which highlights the work of groups such as the Alaska Invasive Species Partnership to manage invasive species in Alaska.