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RESCHEDULED: A trip to Tromsø Norway & the 2025 Circumpolar Agriculture Conference

This event has been rescheduled to noon, Jan. 14, 2026, due to the windstorm in Southcentral Alaska.  Join Chelsea San Roman, farm and research technician at the Matanuska Experiment Farm on a virtual trip to Norway. She will share stories and experiences from a week in September 2025 spent with farmers, producers, and researchers from Earth’s circumpolar regions during the 2025 Circumpolar Agriculture Conference. Hear about farms, gardens, restaurants, research and culture. Make new friends from around the world and find some inspiration in this lunch-and-learn hour. This program will be offered in person at the UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Kerttula Hall, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer as well as via Zoom. Register with this link for both in-person and online attendance or visit https://bit.ly/TripToTromso. For questions, please contact the front desk at 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to… Organization: University Relations. 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. Monday, December 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska's food systems. Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward. While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across… 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. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Webinar: How much do snow loads on roofs weigh on people’s minds in Anchorage?

Increased amounts of heavy snow and rain on snow at high latitudes are placing a burden on communities and infrastructure. In 2023-2024, 24 buildings in Anchorage collapsed under the weight of snow, resulting in one fatality. Dr. Jennifer Schmidt conducted a survey of 421 Anchorage-area households, asking how concerned they are about snow loads on their roofs. Results of a business survey are also being compiled. She will share the results in a free webinar at noon on Dec. 10. Schmidt is an associate professor of Natural Resource Management and Policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/SnowLoads. 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… 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. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Bonsai for Beginners - 2-day workshop

The word bonsai means “tree in a dish or tray,” and the practice invites us to slow down and practice patience. Learn the ancient art of bonsai in a hands-on class taught by Paul Marmora and Tim Pack, past and current presidents of the Cook Inlet Bonsai Study Group . In this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to grow and care for their own miniature tree to take home. $60 materials fee; registration required. Capacity is limited; participants must commit to both sessions. All materials, including trees, are provided. Learn what you need to grow your skills and bonsai trees. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AnchBonsai. Cost: $60, Scholarships available upon request, email rpottebaum@anchoragemuseum.org. 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… 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. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Palmer: Tour Matanuska Experiment Farm

Join Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center director Nelson Crone for a free walking tour of the farm and facilities. This free one-hour tour will delve into the history of the farm. If you've ever been curious about the history of the Matanuska Experiment Farm, this is your chance for a peek behind the scenes. Bring warm clothes and boots (and be prepared for uneven or icy terrain)! The farm is located at 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Call the farm's front desk, 907-745-3360, with any questions. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris 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. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

Bonsai for Beginners - 2-day workshop

The word bonsai means “tree in a dish or tray,” and the practice invites us to slow down and practice patience. Learn the ancient art of bonsai in a hands-on class taught by Paul Marmora and Tim Pack, past and current presidents of the Cook Inlet Bonsai Study Group . In this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to grow and care for their own miniature tree to take home. $60 materials fee; registration required. Capacity is limited; participants must commit to both sessions. All materials, including trees, are provided. Learn what you need to grow your skills and bonsai trees. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AnchBonsai. Cost: $60, Scholarships available upon request, email rpottebaum@anchoragemuseum.org. 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… 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. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Palmer Lunch & Learn: Use GPS/GIS to navigate the backcountry

Learn to use a GPS receiver for navigation, or add to your knowledge for safer backcountry travel in a free in-person and virtual presentation. Nelson Crone, farm director at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer, will provide a basic overview of GPS use for navigation, plus tips and best practices oriented for recreational travel in Alaska. Crone has a background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and is an avid outdoorsman. The presentation will be in person in room 208 of Kerttula Hall at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, or via Zoom. Register for either option using the online form or by visiting https://bit.ly/GPS-GIS. For questions, please contact the Matanuska Extension Center front desk at 907-745-3360. 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… 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. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska's food systems. Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward. While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across… 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. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Supermarket savvy: Shop smart, eat well and save money

Winona Benson, a National Board-certified health and wellness coach, will lead an online presentation designed to transform the way participants shop and eat. Benson will discuss how small, sustainable changes in your grocery habits can lead to big results in your health, energy and wallet. She will teach participants how to make smarter food choices that support lasting wellness, decode labels like a pro, spot truly nutritious options amid the marketing noise, and stretch the budget without sacrificing quality. The webinar is designed for people who want to feel better, manage their weight, boost their energy, or simply spend less at checkout. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/SavvySupermarket. For questions, please contact the front desk at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center at 907-745-3360. 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… Categories: 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.: TRUE. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

2026 Pesticide Safety Education Program training

This three-day course is for Alaskans preparing for the certified pesticide exam with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Category descriptions can be found on the DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/  Two sessions are scheduled in 2026: Jan. 27-29; April 21-23. For information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Register at https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining.  To pick up training materials at a local Cooperative Extension office: $75. To have training materials mailed to you: $100.  REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the January class; 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 for the April class. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training date. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and math needed prior to the… 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. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

2026 Pesticide Safety Education Program training

This three-day course is for Alaskans preparing for the certified pesticide exam with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Category descriptions can be found on the DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/  Two sessions are scheduled in 2026: Jan. 27-29; April 21-23. For information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Register at https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining.  To pick up training materials at a local Cooperative Extension office: $75. To have training materials mailed to you: $100.  REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the January class; 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 for the April class. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training date. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and math needed prior to the… 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. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

2026 Pesticide Safety Education Program training

This three-day course is for Alaskans preparing for the certified pesticide exam with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Category descriptions can be found on the DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/  Two sessions are scheduled in 2026: Jan. 27-29; April 21-23. For information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Register at https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining.  To pick up training materials at a local Cooperative Extension office: $75. To have training materials mailed to you: $100.  REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the January class; 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 for the April class. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training date. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and math needed prior to the… 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. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska's food systems. Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward. While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across… 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. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Friday, February 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Alaska Master Gardener course, via Zoom

Registration is open for a new Alaska master gardener course, which will be taught over Zoom. Casey Matney and Darren Snyder, agriculture and horticulture agents with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the course. It provides a broad horticultural background and includes Alaska-specific lessons on botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees and shrubs, flowers and invasive plants. Alaska master gardeners are credentialed by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with Alaska gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Feb. 27, 2026, with a break for the holidays. The cost is $250, which includes a copy of "Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook."… 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. Friday, February 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

54th Delta Farm Forum

The Delta Farm Forum is an annual event for the Interior Alaska agriculture and farming community. The 2026 event is the 54th annual forum. Throughout the day, relevant information will be presented from agricultural producers, scientists and researchers, representatives from businesses and agricultural agencies. A sit-down potluck luncheon will be served from noon-1:30 p.m. and door prizes from our sponsors are given away throughout the day. Must be present to win! Sponsored by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District. This event is free and open to the public. Main dishes, potato & dinner rolls will be provided by our sponsors. Guests are asked to follow this schedule when bringing a dish: A-F = vegetable or fruit, G-L = desserts, M-R = pasta or rice, S-Z = salads. Location: Delta High School Small Gymnasium, 1664 N.Clearwater Ave, Delta Junction, For more information, contact Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. … Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna 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. Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska's food systems. Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward. While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across… 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. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.