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Alaska 4-H: State Public Presentation Contest
The 4-H State Presentation Contest is open to 4-H youth who qualified in their district contest by earning Grand & Reserve Champion. The state contest will be judged over Zoom. The link will be provided upon registration. Contestants will have the option to present at their local 4-H office or make other arrangements.
Demonstrations, illustrated talks and speeches will be judged in separate age categories:
Junior: ages 8–11,
Intermediate: ages 12–14,
Senior: ages 15–18,
*Team presentations are judged with all ages together. Limited to registered 4-H youth.
Contact sjrussell5@alaska.edu for more information. Registration will be done in Z-suite and in coordination with your local 4-H Program Coordinator. Announcements will be made to qualifying individuals when registration opens.
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: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.
Alaska 4-H: State Public Presentation Contest
The 4-H State Presentation Contest is open to 4-H youth who qualified in their district contest by earning Grand & Reserve Champion. The state contest will be judged over Zoom. The link will be provided upon registration. Contestants will have the option to present at their local 4-H office or make other arrangements.
Demonstrations, illustrated talks and speeches will be judged in separate age categories:
Junior: ages 8–11,
Intermediate: ages 12–14,
Senior: ages 15–18,
*Team presentations are judged with all ages together. Limited to registered 4-H youth.
Contact sjrussell5@alaska.edu for more information. Registration will be done in Z-suite and in coordination with your local 4-H Program Coordinator. Announcements will be made to qualifying individuals when registration opens.
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: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.
AHC: Fairbanks - Pest Management: What's bugging your garden?
Root maggots devouring your cruciferous vegetables? Aphids won’t leave your leaves alone? Unwelcomed slugs creeping in? In this hands-on workshop with Alaska Harvest Collaborative, we will learn how to identify common Alaska garden pests, learn about preventive measures and how to develop an integrated pest management plan for your home garden. Cost is $20. Student discounts are available. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCclasses. Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. For more information, contact Mallory Smith at ak.harvest@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…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
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Alaska 4-H: State Public Presentation Contest
The 4-H State Presentation Contest is open to 4-H youth who qualified in their district contest by earning Grand & Reserve Champion. The state contest will be judged over Zoom. The link will be provided upon registration. Contestants will have the option to present at their local 4-H office or make other arrangements.
Demonstrations, illustrated talks and speeches will be judged in separate age categories:
Junior: ages 8–11,
Intermediate: ages 12–14,
Senior: ages 15–18,
*Team presentations are judged with all ages together. Limited to registered 4-H youth.
Contact sjrussell5@alaska.edu for more information. Registration will be done in Z-suite and in coordination with your local 4-H Program Coordinator. Announcements will be made to qualifying individuals when registration opens.
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: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.
Delta/Tok: After the fire, morels and more
Learn about and forage for the elusive and delicious spring morel mushrooms with mycologist, Christin Swearingen, co-founder of the Fairbanks Mycology Society and Fairbanks Fungi Festival.
This guided morel hunt will include hands-on identification instruction for the fire morel, plus, tips on safe preparation & preservation, and how to find locations for future morel hunts. Morels are not guaranteed! But we'll do the best we can to find a good spring bounty.
Free. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
A UAF Cooperative Extension Service and Partners for Progress in Delta, co-hosted event.
Registration will be taken on a first come first serve basis. To register, contact Eve Karczmarczyk, UAF Cooperative Extension Service: eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu (If you have registered and find that you cannot be there, please let me know asap so that I can offer the seat to someone on the waitlist).
NOTE: Please bring your own hydration & lunch. Wear suitable footwear and outerwear for hiking in…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM.
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AHC: Fairbanks: Dressed to Impress: The Art of Salad Dressing
Learn to turn fresh garden greens into flavor explosions with herbs, spices and berries! Explore the world of emulsions from tangy vinaigrettes to creamy dressings. Once you’ve tried your hand at homemade dressings, you’ll never go back to store bought! The combinations of flavors are endless. In this fun, interactive workshop, we’ll harvest, taste, and create your own salad dressing to take a jar home with you! Meet at the entrance of Georgeson Botanical Garden. Cost: $40; student discounts available. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCclasses. For more information, contact Mallory Smith, ak.harvest@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…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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Webinar: Preserving the Fish Catch
In Alaska, fishing for dinner is a favorite summer activity. If your river or ocean adventure nets you more than just one dinner, you should be prepared to preserve your harvest for enjoyment long after summer ends. In this webinar, Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, will demonstrate how to properly preserve your catch so you can fill your pantry or freezer with safe, high-quality and delicious fish. She will cover preserving your fish catch through canning, smoking or freezing.
Where: Zoom. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/PreserveFish.
Cost: Free,
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…
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.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UAF online/virtual event.
AHC: Fairbanks - Herb-Infused Luxury: DIY Lip Balms and Salves
Unleash your inner alchemist and discover the art of crafting luxurious, personalized lip balms and salves in this hands-on workshop.
Alaska Harvest Collaborative's Mallory Smith will help participants select and harvest herbs fresh from the garden, then blend with soothing butters and protective waxes to create custom blends tailored to your preference. All materials are provided. Take your handcrafted products home with you.
Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Cost: $40; student discounts available.
Registration is required. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCclasses.
For more information, contact Smith at ak.harvest@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…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair
AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.
Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more.
Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing.
The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening.
Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.
For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at …
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
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AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair
AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.
Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more.
Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing.
The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening.
Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.
For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at …
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
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AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair
AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.
Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more.
Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing.
The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening.
Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.
For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at …
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
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AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair
AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.
Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more.
Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing.
The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening.
Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.
For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at …
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
Contact organizer.
AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair
AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.
Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more.
Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing.
The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening.
Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.
For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at …
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 12:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
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AHC: Fairbanks - The Harvest: Tools, techniques, and tasty veggies!
Your garden is overflowing with bounty—now it’s time to harvest the rewards of all your hard work! Join Mallory Smith for a hands-on class and dive into the art of harvesting! Whether you’re new to the process or looking to perfect your technique, this class will guide you every step of the way.
In this session, you'll explore:
Understanding vegetable growth – Get familiar with how different veggies grow, so you know exactly when they’re ready to be harvested.
, Introduction to harvesting tools – Learn about the right tools to make harvesting easy, efficient, and fun.
, When and how to harvest – Master the timing and techniques to get the best flavor and longest shelf life from your crops.
, Q&A for home garden concerns – Bring your questions and get expert advice on any gardening challenges you're facing!
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Cost: $40. Student discounts available. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCclasses,
Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. For more information, contact…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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AHC: Fairbanks - Unlock the Ancient Art of Lacto-Fermentation
For centuries, cultures around the world have used lacto-fermentation to preserve the bounty of their gardens and enhance the flavor and nutritional value of their produce. Now, you can learn this time-honored technique and bring it into your own kitchen! Join Mallory Smith for a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll discover how simple it is to ferment your favorite vegetables and fruits.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to transform fresh, local produce into delicious, probiotic-rich foods using just a few kitchen essentials. Best of all, you’ll leave with your very own jar of mouthwatering lacto-fermented veggies to enjoy at home. Whether you’re new to fermentation or looking to expand your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to start your own fermentation journey!
Cost: $40. Student discounts available. Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden.
For more information, contact Smith at ak.harvest@alaska.edu,
Accommodation requests related to a…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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AHC: Fairbanks - Brew-tea-ful Herbal Teas
Dive into the world of herbal tea infusions straight from your home garden. In this fun, interactive workshop, Mallory Smith, harvest manager for Alaska Harvest Collaborative, will share the art of blending plants to create teas that taste amazing and support your well-being. From harvest, drying, blending, brewing and sipping, let's enjoy a tea party together. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. $40; student discount available. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCclasses.
For more information, contact Alaska Harvest Collaborative at ak.harvest@alaska.edu.
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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…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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AHC: Fairbanks - Currant Shrubs & Mocktails
Looking for a way to up your mocktail game? Look no further than shrubs! With this simple vinegar-based method of preserving fruits, you can create a truly unique and complex-flavored mixer for your drink menu. Join Alaska Harvest Collaborative in the lead-up to the Far North Currant Festival for this hands-on workshop, where participants will learn to make these sweet and tangy concoctions and go home with a jar full!
Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Cost: $40. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCclasses.
For more information, contact Mallory Smith at ak.harvest@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.…
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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Webinar: Preserving Meat at Home
Whether you have had a bountiful hunting season or found a great sale price at the grocery store, knowing how to best preserve your meat is a great skill to have. In this webinar, UAF Cooperative Extension Service Professor Sarah Lewis will teach participants how to properly preserve meat products so they are safe, shelf-stable, and delicious. She will cover how to prepare different types of meat for preservation using pressure canning, freezing, and drying.
Where: Zoom. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/PreserveMeat26. Cost: Free,
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…
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.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UAF online/virtual event.