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Fairbanks: Amour de Cheval 4-H Club

The Amour de Cheval 4-H Club meets the third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 154. (Meeting schedule subject to change. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kaitlyn Osborn, 907-378-6058, Kaitlynelizabethosborn@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Sitka: Nutrition Month dinners

Updated: Paleo dinner has been moved from March 8 to April 19. Paula Veshti is offering three dinner classes focused on healthy eating in Sitka, hosted by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Veshti is enrolled in the Dietetics Master’s Program at UAA. This semester, she is providing nutritional services and education to the community through a series of cooking classes. All dinners are 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 15: Recipes that are targeted for diabetics, pre-diabetics and anyone wanting to learn recipes that manage blood sugar levels. This class will inform people how to balance meals with protein and fiber to control insulin spikes. It will be held at See House, 611 Lincoln St. , Saturday, March 22: Paula's focus is her heritage (she is part Italian and Albanian) and the food she grew up eating. This class will be set to create a heart-healthy recipe that is inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a whole-food diet filled with fruits, vegetables, good-quality meat and seafood, whole grains and… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Monday, April 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

4-H Kenai Peninsula Junior Market Livestock Salesmanship Workshop

This is a required workshop for all youth participating in the 4-H Junior Market Livestock in the Kenai Peninsula District. It will be held on April 21 from 6-7 p.m. at the Soldotna Cooperative Extension Office. For more information, please contact Cassandra Rankin at crankin4@alaska.edu or 907-398-3588. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Rankin. 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. . Organization: Agriculture & Horticulture, Dept of. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar. Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Fairbanks: Teen 4-H Club

The 4-H teens meet the first and third Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Marla Lowder, 907-474-2427, mklowder@alaska.edu, or Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

3-Day Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) - April 2025

Participating in this three-day PSEP training will help prepare you to become a certified pesticide applicator in Alaska. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Participants can pick up their materials at a local Cooperative Extension office for $75, or have the materials mailed to them for $100. Use this form to register for in-person pickup or use this form to have materials mailed. Category descriptions can be found on the Alaska DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/, , If you are in a remote area and are having the materials mailed to you, and would like to clarify or change your mailing address, please contact Eve Karczmarczyk, eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu, 907-895-4215. If you would like to contact your nearest Cooperative Extension office for any other reason, you may contact the following: Anchorage: 219 E. International Airport Road, Suite 100,… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Featured, Pesticide safety 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. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Tlingít & Haida Class - Bone Health Basics

Online bone health basics workshops for Tlingít & Haida TANF program. Via Zoom. . Categories: Southeast CES calendar. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. UAF online/virtual event.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Soil testing and interpretation for garden and farms webinar

Soil testing and interpretation for garden and farms is the third of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30 to approximately 6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how 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. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Delta Junction: Attracting Birds to Your Yard

Learn how to attract birds to your yard from Jeff Mason, an ecologist with the Salcha-Delta Soil & Water Conservation District. He has worked with birds throughout his career. The class will outline some of the species that occur in Delta, including the ones you can manage and how to do it. This will include a discussion of winter bird feeders, summer nest boxes, food and habitat requirements, safety and conservation concerns, and more. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center classroom, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave. Delta Junction, Class is free - but registration is required. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first-serve basis. Students 16 and under are welcome but must have an accompanying co-learning adult also registered in the class. To register, please contact Chris Lyon: info@deltacareeradvancementcenter.com or call 907-895-4605 This class is presented as a cooperation between the Delta District Cooperative Extension Service, Salcha-Delta Soil &… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

3-Day Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) - April 2025

Backyard Pollinators webinar

Join us to learn more about the pollinators in your backyard. This statewide presentation will cover some of the nesting habits of native bees and how to recognize some of our common bees and other pollinators in Alaska. , It also covers ways to attract pollinators and be good pollinator stewards in your gardens by planting for pollinators and managing invasive plants. This class will be presented by Alex Wenninger, UAF CES integrated pest management technician. “Backyard Pollinators” will be offered via Zoom on noon on Wednesday, April 23. Please register using the online form, You will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class. If you are unable to attend the class at noon but would like to listen in later, you may still register. All registrants will receive a recording of the class. For questions, please contact 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Melissa Clampitt by calling 907-745-3551 or … 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, April 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

3-Day Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) - April 2025

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service are offering a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course this spring via Zoom. This training is an FDA-approved course that satisfies the grower training curriculum requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. The free course is open to any grower interested in learning about produce safety. Growers who attend all seven modules of the training will receive a free certificate of course completion. Participants will gain a basic understanding of: • Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm; • How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing food safety practices on your farm; and, • Requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them, This class covers the following seven modules: • Introduction to Produce Safety, • Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training, •… 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. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Gakona: Fermenting Workshop

Anja Maijala from the Alaska Tribes Extension Program will be in Gakona to lead a free workshop about fermenting. Participants will likely make kimchi and sourdough starter. Location: Gakona Buster Gene Memorial Hall, For more information, contact Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Anchorage: Birch Tapping Workshop

This workshop will introduce birch "sugaring" and will cover where, when, and how to tap birch trees to collect sap. Birch sap is versatile, and can be drunk straight from the tree, used in place of water for beverages, collected and made into carbonated drinks, beer or wine, or it can be boiled down to make syrup. Learn the process of selecting trees and the tools used to tap and set up a collection system. We will also discuss proper storage, ways to use the sap, and the principles of making birch syrup. The instructor, Meg Burgett, began a career with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service in 1986 when she was hired as a seasonal IPM technician. That seasonal position lasted 30+ years, and during that time, she worked within the Natural Resource programs as an educator and program manager with a focus on youth education and forest literacy in youth and adults. Retiring in 2016, Meg continues to contribute to the CES forestry program and one of her favorite Extension activities has always been a spring… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. BLM Campbell Creek Science Center.

Fairbanks: Kickstart Your Growing Season: Seed Starting Indoors

In this hands-on class led by Mallory Smith, learn the secrets to successfully starting your own seedlings indoors before the outdoor growing season begins. Smith is the garden manager for the Alaska Harvest Collaborative, where she mentors students in the experiential learning garden at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm. She will share her top tips and tricks for cultivating healthy, thriving seedlings. Topics include: • Choosing seeds and varieties, • A sowing schedule that maximizes plant potential, • Selecting the ideal soil medium, • A hands-on demo of soil block techniques, • Tips on transplanting, watering, and caring for your seedlings, Location: Arctic Health Research Building on UAF campus, room 1W05, Cost: $40. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AHCseeds. Student discounts are available. For more information, contact Cathy Turner at clturner@alaska.edu or 907-799-9184. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Arctic Health and Research 1W05 Classroom Lab.

Kluti-Kaah: Composting and Soil Workshop

Anja Maijala from the Alaska Tribes Extension Program will be in Kluti-Kaah to lead a free soils workshop. Learn how to improve your soils to grow bigger and better vegetables. Test your soil to see if your pH is good and to see if you are missing any important nutrients. Location: Kluti-Kaah Memorial Hall, For more information, contact Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service are offering a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course this spring via Zoom. This training is an FDA-approved course that satisfies the grower training curriculum requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. The free course is open to any grower interested in learning about produce safety. Growers who attend all seven modules of the training will receive a free certificate of course completion. Participants will gain a basic understanding of: • Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm; • How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing food safety practices on your farm; and, • Requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them, This class covers the following seven modules: • Introduction to Produce Safety, • Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training, •… 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. Friday, April 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, April 25, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Friday, April 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Palmer: Birch Tapping Workshop

This workshop will introduce birch "sugaring" and will cover where, when, and how to tap birch trees to collect sap. Birch sap is versatile, and can be drunk straight from the tree, used in place of water for beverages, collected and made into carbonated drinks, beer or wine, or it can be boiled down to make syrup. Learn the process of selecting trees and the tools used to tap and set up a collection system. We will also discuss proper storage, ways to use the sap, and the principles of making birch syrup. The instructor, Meg Burgett, began a career with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service in 1986 when she was hired as a seasonal IPM technician. That seasonal position lasted 30+ years, and during that time, she worked within the Natural Resource programs as an educator and program manager with a focus on youth education and forest literacy in youth and adults. Retiring in 2016, Meg continues to contribute to the CES forestry program, and one of her favorite Extension activities has always been a spring… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar. Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Contact organizer, Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

4-H Kenai Peninsula Junior Market Livestock Salesmanship Workshop for South Pen.

This is a required workshop for all youth in Kenai Peninsula District 4-H who are in the Junior Market Livestock project and were unable to attend the first salesmanship workshop. The workshop is April 26. Location and time to be determined. For more information, contact Cassandra Rankin at crankin4@alaska.edu, 907-398-3588. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Rankin. 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: Statewide 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar. Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: North Pole Ptarmigans 4-H Club

North Pole Ptarmigans meet the fourth Saturday of each month, 2-5 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Terin Simington, organizational leader, 907-750-1636, terinw.simington@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: 40 Below Mooseketeers 4-H Club

40 Below Mooseketeers typically meet two Sundays per month, with the Cloverbuds meeting at 11 a.m. and regular club members at 1 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108 and/or Room 154 (depending on activity). (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Check out these fun Cloverbud activities at 11 a.m. on the following Sundays! Feb. 2 – Valentines (Room 108) , Feb. 16 – Drawstring Backpack (Room 154) , March 2 – Apple and Cherry Crisps (Room 154) , March 16 – Tooth Fairy Pillows (Room 154) , April 27 – Seed Starting/Composting Worms (Room 108) , May 4 – Egg Drop (Room 108) , May 18 – Fairy Houses (Room 108) , June 8 – Make Sidewalk Chalk (Room 108) , July 13 – Color Scavenger Hunt/Fair Prep (Room 108) , If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending a meeting: Patsy Perkins, organizational leader, at 907-712-4544 or patsyjperkins@hotmail.com; Veronica Plumb, project leader, at 907-590-8362 or vjplumb@gmail.com; or… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Sunday, April 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club

Members of the Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club meet the second and fourth Monday of each month, 4-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 154. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact one of the organizers before attending: Priscilla Rice, organizational leader, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com, or Mike Wilcher, project leader, 907-388-2023, wydoc2@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, April 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Mat-Su 4-H: Livestock practice

4-H club members can expand their livestock knowledge, develop new skills and share what they know with others. Led by Sylvia Reimers in the Room 208 classroom at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 Georgeson Ave. Palmer, on the second and fourth Mondays of the month through April. Contact Sylvia Reimers 2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com, 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Samantha Blumenkonig, 4-H Program Coordinator for the Mat-Su/Copper River district at 907-745-3679 or sjrussell5@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Blumenkonig. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar. Monday, April 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Working with fertilizers and compost webinar

Working with fertilizers and compost is the fourth of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30 to approximately 6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , … 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. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

CANCELLED - CANCELED: Anchorage: Alaska Botanical Garden Spring Conference 2025

The Alaska Botanical Garden is organizing the annual ABG Spring conference, from noon to 8 p.m. at the BP Energy Center. The Cooperative Extension Service will be there with a table full of interesting information. Join us for a fun-filled day of workshops, vendors, and speakers centering around plants, horticulture, sustainability, and more. Final schedule and tickets sales coming soon! For more information, contact Molly Johansson at mjohansson@alaska.edu. Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Palmer: Bugged By Slugs?

Are you bugged by slugs? Join Joey Slowik, integrated pest management technician with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, as he shares best practices for keeping slugs from enjoying more of your garden than you do. “Bugged by Slugs?” will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, April 30 at noon. Please register using the online form or https://bit.ly/BuggedBySlugs, You will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class. If you are unable to attend the class at noon but would like to listen later, you can still register — all registrants will receive a recording of the class. For questions, please call 907-745-3360. , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Melissa Clampitt by calling 907-745-3551 or mrclampitt@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request to amnorris@alaska.edu. . 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, April 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Salcha/North Pole: Salchaket Trailblazers 4-H Club

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. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kirsten Morlan, organizational leader, 907-750-759, cowgirlin75@hotmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Alaska 4-H Youth State Horse Contest

Each year, 4-H youth from around Alaska gather at a select site for the Alaska 4-H Youth State Horse Contest, building on learning experiences at the club and/or district level. Each event enables youth to compare their skills/knowledge and potentially qualify to represent Alaska at a national horse contest. This year's contest takes place in Fairbanks May 1-3, 2025, at the UAF University Park Building and other locations to be determined. Contest categories include: hippology; horse bowl; horse judging; oral presentations (demonstration/illustrated talk); and oral presentations (public speaking). Check out the State 4-H Horse web page for more information. For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Marla Lowder at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as… Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 158 General Use Classroom, University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Mat-Su 4-H: Horse Council meeting

The Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H Horse Council will meet at 5:45-6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in person at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, and via Zoom. Contact sjrussell5@alaska.edu for Zoom information. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Samantha Blumenkonig, 4-H Program Coordinator Mat-Su Copper River at 907-745-3679 or sjrussell5@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Blumenkonig. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM. Contact organizer.

Mat-Su 4-H: Livestock Council meeting

The Mat-Su/Copper River Livestock Council will meet from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Matanuska Experiment Station and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Room 208. For more information, contact 2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Samantha Blumenkonig, 4-H Program Coordinator Mat-Su Copper River at 907-745-3679 or sjrussell5@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Blumenkonig. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Alaska 4-H Youth State Horse Contest

Each year, 4-H youth from around Alaska gather at a select site for the Alaska 4-H Youth State Horse Contest, building on learning experiences at the club and/or district level. Each event enables youth to compare their skills/knowledge and potentially qualify to represent Alaska at a national horse contest. This year's contest takes place in Fairbanks May 1-3, 2025, at the UAF University Park Building and other locations to be determined. Contest categories include: hippology; horse bowl; horse judging; oral presentations (demonstration/illustrated talk); and oral presentations (public speaking). Check out the State 4-H Horse web page for more information. For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Marla Lowder at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as… Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. University Park 151 General Use Classroom, University Park 156 General Use Classroom, University Park 158 General Use Classroom, University Park 160 CTC FIRE Classroom, University Park 162 CTC Emergency Services Classroom, University Park 108…

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: The Midnight Sun Riders 4-H Club

The Midnight Sun Riders 4-H Club typically meets the first Friday of each month, 4-6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Usually just early spring/summer months. Please contact an organizer for the next scheduled meeting and location. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Johanna Ray, organizational leader, at 907-699-0642 or jjray2005@gmail.com, or Silke Wandling, project leader, at 270-484-838 or silke.wandling@yahoo.com, 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Alaska 4-H Youth State Horse Contest

Each year, 4-H youth from around Alaska gather at a select site for the Alaska 4-H Youth State Horse Contest, building on learning experiences at the club and/or district level. Each event enables youth to compare their skills/knowledge and potentially qualify to represent Alaska at a national horse contest. This year's contest takes place in Fairbanks May 1-3, 2025, at the UAF University Park Building and other locations to be determined. Contest categories include: hippology; horse bowl; horse judging; oral presentations (demonstration/illustrated talk); and oral presentations (public speaking). Check out the State 4-H Horse web page for more information. For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Marla Lowder at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as… Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Delta Junction: Bear Awareness & Safety

This class teaches bear awareness, encounter prevention and appropriate response scenarios. The class will include hands-on use of bear spray (inert), with directed role-play and practice scenarios, and a multi-media presentation. Inert bear spray is provided. It will be led by Tim Craig, a career wildlife biologist with BLM and Fish and Wildlife and has had some remarkable bear encounters over the years. This class will help develop your bear spray muscle memory so you are less likely to respond incorrectly in the event of a real bear encounter. The Delta Junction area has bears – and an encounter is likely more “when,” not “if,” so be prepared. The class will be held at the Delta Career Advancement Center classroom, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave. Wear clothing and footwear that you don’t mind getting dirty (the spray is oily), and dress in layers as May weather can be unpredictable. There will be a short lunch break. Bring your lunch and hydration. All other materials will be… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: 40 Below Mooseketeers 4-H Club

40 Below Mooseketeers typically meet two Sundays per month, with the Cloverbuds meeting at 11 a.m. and regular club members at 1 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108 and/or Room 154 (depending on activity). (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Check out these fun Cloverbud activities at 11 a.m. on the following Sundays! Feb. 2 – Valentines (Room 108) , Feb. 16 – Drawstring Backpack (Room 154) , March 2 – Apple and Cherry Crisps (Room 154) , March 16 – Tooth Fairy Pillows (Room 154) , April 27 – Seed Starting/Composting Worms (Room 108) , May 4 – Egg Drop (Room 108) , May 18 – Fairy Houses (Room 108) , June 8 – Make Sidewalk Chalk (Room 108) , July 13 – Color Scavenger Hunt/Fair Prep (Room 108) , If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending a meeting: Patsy Perkins, organizational leader, at 907-712-4544 or patsyjperkins@hotmail.com; Veronica Plumb, project leader, at 907-590-8362 or vjplumb@gmail.com; or… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Ruby: Container Gardening Workshop

Don't have yard space for a garden, no problem, use containers! Learn the basics of how to plant in containers during this free Tribes Extension gardening workshop. Location: Ruby School, For more information, contact Anja Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081. Funding provided by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Teen 4-H Club

The 4-H teens meet the first and third Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Marla Lowder, 907-474-2427, mklowder@alaska.edu, or Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Huslia: Composting and Soil Fertility

Join the Alaska Tribes Extension Program to learn about simple soil tests you can do and how to gather soil samples for these tests, what to do if your soil is missing important nutrients, and how to use compost to improve your soil. We will also start some seeds in this free workshop. Location: Huslia Multipurpose Building, For more information, contact Anja Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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 USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Huslia Multipurpose Building.

Raised rows and raised beds and how to make them webinar

Raised rows and raised beds and how to make them is the fifth of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , May 13… 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. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Livestock Committee

The Tanana District 4-H Livestock Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. in Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on livestock committee meetings, contact Mike Wilcher, president, at 907-388-2023 or wydoc2@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Wood Science & Lumber Drying Workshop

A two-day wood-drying workshop will teach participants tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay. Taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist, North Carolina State University. Equipment options for every budget will be considered. Learn about options for moisture meters and how to get good value and accurate results. Wood-drying kilns, from off-the-shelf to do-it-yourself models. Examples and information will be tailored to wood species and climate conditions in Interior Alaska. Location: Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, 3605 Cartwright Court, Building C, Fairbanks, Cost is $100. Lunch is included. Registration links can be found on the Alaska Lumber Grading website. For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu, 907-474-7192. , , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Labrenz.… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Huslia: Starting a Community Garden

Join the Alaska Tribes Extension program to learn how to gather volunteer support, and develop a plan so your community can enjoy fresh vegetables during the summer. Location: Huslia Multipurpose Building, For more information, contact Anja Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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 USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Huslia Multipurpose Building.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Beaver: 10 Steps to Growing Your Own Food

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in this workshop by the Tribes Extension Program. Learn about vegetable varieties for Interior Alaska, what every plant needs, season extension techniques, soil, container gardening, labor-saving ways to garden and much more. Location: Beaver Tribal Office, For more information, contact Anja Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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 USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Beaver: Growing Berries Workshop

Many berries can grow as perennials. In this free Tribes Extension Program workshop, learn how to make these fruits become a permanent part of your property's landscaping and your diet. Location: Beaver Tribal Office, For more information, contact Anja Maijala at armaijala@alaska.edu or 907-474-5081, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Maijala. 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 USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Wood Science & Lumber Drying Workshop

A two-day wood-drying workshop will teach participants tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay. Taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist, North Carolina State University. Equipment options for every budget will be considered. Learn about options for moisture meters and how to get good value and accurate results. Wood-drying kilns, from off-the-shelf to do-it-yourself models. Examples and information will be tailored to wood species and climate conditions in Interior Alaska. Location: Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, 3605 Cartwright Court, Building C, Fairbanks, Cost is $100. Lunch is included. Registration links can be found on the Alaska Lumber Grading website. For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu, 907-474-7192. , , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Labrenz.… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Delta Fiber Series - Fiber Cleaning & Dyeing

Delta Junction Fiber Series - Raw to Retail with Juliet Bartolo of Julz Naturals, Join one or all classes to transform your raw fiber into a finished product that you can wear or market for sale. Thursday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.: Fiber Cleaning & Dyeing. Free, Learn how to clean and dye raw wool. Wool will be left overnight to dry in preparation for the next class in the series. Location: Delta High School Home Economics classroom, 1655 N. Clearwater Ave. (Door F), May 9, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.: Carding & Spinning with Julz Naturals. Free, May 10, 9 a.m.-noon: Needle Felting with Julz Naturals. $25, May 10, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. : Fiber Series: Raw to Retail – Wet Felting with Julz Naturals. $40, Materials and tools will be provided. Register for all four classes for $50, or an individual class at the cost listed. Space is limited to 12. registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students 16 and under are welcome (unless noted) but must have an accompanying, co-learning adult also registered… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

McGrath: Spring Tribes Extension workshops

Marisa McKasson with the UAF Tribes Extension Program will conduct a series of in-person food preservation and information workshops in McGrath. All events are free and will be held at the McGrath Native Village Council Building. Sign-up sheets are located around town. Friday, May 9: 3-5 p.m. Pressure canner dial gauge testing/extension publications and information table: Stop by to grab some Cooperative Extension publications, ask questions, or get your pressure canner dial gauge tested. Please note Marisa can also test your dial gauge after the pressure canning class on Saturday. Friday, May 9: 5:30-7 p.m. Pickles and water bath canning: Learn how to make and preserve your own pickles in this hands-on class. Saturday, May 10: noon to 1 p.m. Food preservation 101: This presentation-based class will explain food preservation and review the main methods for preserving food at home, including canning, dehydrating, freezing, and more. Saturday, May 10: 2-5 p.m. Canning the fish catch:… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

McGrath: Spring Tribes Extension workshops

Delta Fiber Series - Carding & Spinning

Delta Junction Fiber Series - Raw to Retail with Juliet Bartolo of Julz Naturals, Join one or all classes to transform your raw fiber into a finished product that you can wear or market for sale. Friday, May 9, 6-8 p.m. Fiber Carding & Spinning. Free, Pick and card the dry wool into batts for use in spinning or felting. Participants will be shown how to spin with a drop spindle, which is a foundation for making your own yard. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave. Delta Junction. Other classes in this series: Thursday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.: Fiber Cleaning & Dyeing with Julz Naturals. Location: Delta Junction High School. Free, May 10, 9 a.m.-noon: Needle Felting with Julz Naturals. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. $25, May 10, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. : Fiber Series: Raw to Retail – Wet Felting with Julz Naturals.Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. $40, Materials and tools will be provided. Register for all four classes for $50, or an individual class at the… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Fiber Series - Needle Felting

Delta Junction Fiber Series - Raw to Retail with Juliet Bartolo of Julz Naturals, Join one or all classes to transform your raw fiber into a finished product that you can wear or market for sale. May 10, 9 a.m.-noon: Needle Felting with Julz Naturals. Participants will learn the art of needle felting by creating their own lifelike chickadee perched on a pinecone or birch ring. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. $25 Other classes in this series: Thursday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.: Fiber Cleaning & Dyeing with Julz Naturals. Location: Delta Junction High School. Free, Friday, May 9, 6-8 p.m. Fiber Carding & Spinning with Julz Naturations. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. May 10, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. : Fiber Series: Raw to Retail – Wet Felting with Julz Naturals.Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. $40, Materials and tools will be provided. Register for all four classes for $50, or an individual class at the cost listed. Space is limited to 12.… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Palmer: Wood Science & Lumber Drying Workshop

A two-day wood-drying workshop will teach participants tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay. Taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist, North Carolina State University. Equipment options for every budget will be considered. Learn about options for moisture meters and how to get good value and accurate results. Wood-drying kilns, from off-the-shelf to do-it-yourself models. Examples and information will be tailored to wood species and climate conditions in Southcentral Alaska. Location: Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Cost is $100. Lunch is included. Registration links can be found on the Alaska Lumber Grading Program website. For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu, 907-474-7192. , , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

Kenai Peninsula 4-H Annual Tree Sale

Kenai Peninsula 4-H's annual tree sale fundraiser will be held at Soldotna Creek Park on May 10 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, please contact Cassandra Rankin at crankin4@alaska.edu, 907- 398-3588, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Rankin. 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, Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

McGrath: Spring Tribes Extension workshops

Marisa McKasson with the UAF Tribes Extension Program will conduct a series of in-person food preservation and information workshops in McGrath. All events are free and will be held at the McGrath Native Village Council Building. Sign-up sheets are located around town. Friday, May 9: 3-5 p.m. Pressure canner dial gauge testing/extension publications and information table: Stop by to grab some Cooperative Extension publications, ask questions, or get your pressure canner dial gauge tested. Please note Marisa can also test your dial gauge after the pressure canning class on Saturday. Friday, May 9: 5:30-7 p.m. Pickles and water bath canning: Learn how to make and preserve your own pickles in this hands-on class. Saturday, May 10: noon to 1 p.m. Food preservation 101: This presentation-based class will explain food preservation and review the main methods for preserving food at home, including canning, dehydrating, freezing, and more. Saturday, May 10: 2-5 p.m. Canning the fish catch:… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Fiber Series - Wet Felting

Delta Junction Fiber Series - Raw to Retail with Juliet Bartolo of Julz Naturals, May 10, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Fiber Series: Raw to Retail – Wet Felting with Julz Naturals. Participants will learn basic wet felting techniques and how to felt over a resist by felting their own custom-fit slippers. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. $40, Join one or all classes to transform your raw fiber into a finished product that you can wear or market for sale. Other classes in this series: Thursday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.: Fiber Cleaning & Dyeing with Julz Naturals. Location: Delta Junction High School. Free, Friday, May 9, 6-8 p.m. Fiber Carding & Spinning with Julz Naturations. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. May 10, 9 a.m.-noon: Needle Felting with Julz Naturals. Location: Delta Career Advancement Center. $25, Materials and tools will be provided. Register for all four classes for $50, or an individual class at the cost listed. Space is limited to 12. registrations will be taken on a… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

McGrath: Spring Tribes Extension workshops

Marisa McKasson with the UAF Tribes Extension Program will conduct a series of in-person food preservation and information workshops in McGrath. All events are free and will be held at the McGrath Native Village Council Building. Sign-up sheets are located around town. Friday, May 9: 3-5 p.m. Pressure canner dial gauge testing/extension publications and information table: Stop by to grab some Cooperative Extension publications, ask questions, or get your pressure canner dial gauge tested. Please note Marisa can also test your dial gauge after the pressure canning class on Saturday. Friday, May 9: 5:30-7 p.m. Pickles and water bath canning: Learn how to make and preserve your own pickles in this hands-on class. Saturday, May 10: noon to 1 p.m. Food preservation 101: This presentation-based class will explain food preservation and review the main methods for preserving food at home, including canning, dehydrating, freezing, and more. Saturday, May 10: 2-5 p.m. Canning the fish catch:… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Palmer: Wood Science & Lumber Drying Workshop

A two-day wood-drying workshop will teach participants tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay. Taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist, North Carolina State University. Equipment options for every budget will be considered. Learn about options for moisture meters and how to get good value and accurate results. Wood-drying kilns, from off-the-shelf to do-it-yourself models. Examples and information will be tailored to wood species and climate conditions in Southcentral Alaska. Location: Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Cost is $100. Lunch is included. Registration links can be found on the Alaska Lumber Grading Program website. For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu, 907-474-7192. , , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar. Sunday, May 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

McGrath: Spring Tribes Extension workshops

Marisa McKasson with the UAF Tribes Extension Program will conduct a series of in-person food preservation and information workshops in McGrath. All events are free and will be held at the McGrath Native Village Council Building. Sign-up sheets are located around town. Friday, May 9: 3-5 p.m. Pressure canner dial gauge testing/extension publications and information table: Stop by to grab some Cooperative Extension publications, ask questions, or get your pressure canner dial gauge tested. Please note Marisa can also test your dial gauge after the pressure canning class on Saturday. Friday, May 9: 5:30-7 p.m. Pickles and water bath canning: Learn how to make and preserve your own pickles in this hands-on class. Saturday, May 10: noon to 1 p.m. Food preservation 101: This presentation-based class will explain food preservation and review the main methods for preserving food at home, including canning, dehydrating, freezing, and more. Saturday, May 10: 2-5 p.m. Canning the fish catch:… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar. Sunday, May 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Horse Council

The Tanana District 4-H Horse Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on horse council meetings, contact Connie Seekins, president, at connie@seekins.com or 907-474-9355. For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and youth development agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom, Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Free Rangers 4-H Club

Free Rangers meet the second Tuesday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (And sometimes in Room 154, depending on activity.), New or potential members are welcome to check out a meeting before joining the club. As meetings and activities are subject to change, please contact a leader prior to attending for updates and so they know to expect you. Contact Jennifer Willeford, 907-347-5498, jwilleford7@gmail.com, or Lorrie Powalski, 907-322-5952, alliesfarmalaska@gmail.com. See the attached flyer for more information and feel free to share it with anyone who may be interested. We hope to see you soon! May — Vote on officers and decide what that looks like based on how many kids and youth want to hold office. Discuss and dispense record books to those that need them. (Tentative education: Invited the food bank to discuss their programs including having the community grow food for the food bank.) Give kids a potato grow bag and seed potatoes… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Seeding directly into the garden webinar

Seeding directly into the garden is the sixth of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , May 13 — Seeding… 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. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council

The Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. in Room 108. All club leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on leaders council meetings, contact Priscilla Rice, president, at 907-347-3570 or plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Ketchikan: Wood Science & Lumber Drying Workshop

A two-day wood-drying workshop will teach participants tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay. Taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist, North Carolina State University. Equipment options for every budget will be considered. Learn about options for moisture meters and how to get good value and accurate results. Wood-drying kilns, from off-the-shelf to do-it-yourself models. Examples and information will be tailored to wood species and climate conditions in Southeast Alaska. Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main St. Ketchikan, Cost is $100. Lunch is included. Registration links can be found on the Alaska Lumber Grading Program website. For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu, 907-474-7192. , , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Labrenz. Language access… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Ketchikan: Wood Science & Lumber Drying Workshop

A two-day wood-drying workshop will teach participants tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay. Taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist, North Carolina State University. Equipment options for every budget will be considered. Learn about options for moisture meters and how to get good value and accurate results. Wood-drying kilns, from off-the-shelf to do-it-yourself models. Examples and information will be tailored to wood species and climate conditions in Southeast Alaska. Location: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main St. Ketchikan, Cost is $100. Lunch is included. Registration links can be found on the Alaska Lumber Grading Program website. For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu, 907-474-7192. , , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Labrenz. Language access… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

2025 Arctic Research Open House

Ever wonder how research impacts life in the Arctic and around the world? Attend the Arctic Research open House on May 15 from 4-7 p.m. and Explore the unknown and discover the extraordinary in UAF research! Adventure across West Ridge to earn your explorer badge on UAF’s Troth Yeddha' campus. Meet the scientists powering critical research that affects local and global communities in fun, interactive, and inspiring ways. This event is free and family-friendly. Learn more by going to our Facebook Event Page. All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Organization: Alaska Center for Energy & Power. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Student activities calendar, Cooperative Extension calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. West Ridge Research 004 General Use Classroom Computer Lab.

Mat-Su 4-H: Sutton 4-H Club meeting

The Sutton 4-H Club meets on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sutton Library, 11301 N. Chickaloon Way, Sutton-Alpine. For more information, contact Elizabeth Samuel, goldyn_rod@hotmail.com, 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Samantha Blumenkonig, 4-H Program Coordinator Mat-Su Copper River at 907-745-3679 or sjrussell5@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Blumenkonig. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, May 16, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Enhancing Pollinator Habitat with Native Alaska Plants

In this class, Anchorage entomologist Alex Wenninger with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service will discuss how to create a thriving community of nectar-rich native plants. Planting and landscaping with native species have several benefits. Native species are adapted to our local climate and have better survival and growth than most exotic species, and are often preferred by pollinators over the many imported, invasive varieties. Beginning in the classroom at the Delta Career Advancement Center, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave. Delta Junction and moving (weather permitting) to the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District native plant propagation center. Dress warmly, as May weather can be unpredictable. Bring your lunch and gardening gloves. All other materials will be provided. Class length may vary, depending on conditions. Class registration is required. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. To register, contact Chris Lyon at … Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar. Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Amour de Cheval 4-H Club

Fairbanks: 40 Below Mooseketeers 4-H Club

40 Below Mooseketeers typically meet two Sundays per month, with the Cloverbuds meeting at 11 a.m. and regular club members at 1 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108 and/or Room 154 (depending on activity). (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Check out these fun Cloverbud activities at 11 a.m. on the following Sundays! Feb. 2 – Valentines (Room 108) , Feb. 16 – Drawstring Backpack (Room 154) , March 2 – Apple and Cherry Crisps (Room 154) , March 16 – Tooth Fairy Pillows (Room 154) , April 27 – Seed Starting/Composting Worms (Room 108) , May 4 – Egg Drop (Room 108) , May 18 – Fairy Houses (Room 108) , June 8 – Make Sidewalk Chalk (Room 108) , July 13 – Color Scavenger Hunt/Fair Prep (Room 108) , If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending a meeting: Patsy Perkins, organizational leader, at 907-712-4544 or patsyjperkins@hotmail.com; Veronica Plumb, project leader, at 907-590-8362 or vjplumb@gmail.com; or… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Sunday, May 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Teen 4-H Club

The 4-H teens meet the first and third Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Marla Lowder, 907-474-2427, mklowder@alaska.edu, or Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Planting potatoes webinar

Planting potatoes is the seventh of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , May 13 — Seeding directly into 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. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Delta Junction: Build a No-Till No-Dig Lasagna Garden

Do you want a low-maintenance, easy-to-develop, no-till garden? Learn how to build a no-till lasagna garden in this hands-on workshop in Delta Junction. Lasagna gardening is a tried-and-true method for creating a productive garden space on untilled land. Sometimes called a deep mulch garden or sheet composting, it is an excellent way to create a raised bed for perennials or vegetables with or without a box around the edges. This method not only maintains nutrients but improves the soil over time — all without having to clear, dig or weed out that first layer of soil. Location: Sullivan Roadhouse, 266 Richardson Highway, Delta Junction, Cost: $10. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/DeltaLasagna Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Eve Karczmarczyk at 907-895-4210 or eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Rescheduled: Controlling Orange Hawkweed webinar

Don't be fooled by this dainty little orange flower that took over your pasture, lawn, or wildflower garden. Hawkweed management takes a surprising amount of planning and commitment. Learn how the biology of orange hawkweed makes it so invasive, and how to use the biology of hawkweed to your advantage. , Join Gino Graziano, invasive plants instructor with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service as he discusses how to control orange hawkweed. “Controlling Orange Hawkweed” will be available statewide via Zoom on Wednesday, May 21 at noon. This webinar has been rescheduled from its original April 16 date. Please register using the online form. You will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class. If you are unable to attend the class at noon but would like to listen in later, you may still register, and all registrants will receive a recording of the class. For questions, please contact 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in… 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, May 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Juneau: B3 Fitness - Better Bones and Balance program

UAF Cooperative Extension's Juneau office will offer B3 Fitness, a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program. The class, from March 3-May 23, includes a mix of circuit-style training, independent workouts, and group fitness activities. Nutrition for bone health will be discussed, as will the broader health benefits of strength training and cardiovascular health. This program is for participants interested in learning how skeletal and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health. It will meet from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Juneau UAF Extension Office (712 W 12th, Suite 1) and The Gym (1248 Glacier Avenue). Apply using this online form by Feb. 16. The program costs $275 and includes three months membership at The Gym. Some fee waivers or scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 for more information. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu,… Categories: Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: North Pole Ptarmigans 4-H Club

North Pole Ptarmigans meet the fourth Saturday of each month, 2-5 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Terin Simington, organizational leader, 907-750-1636, terinw.simington@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Hardening plants and transplanting into the garden webinar

Hardening plants and transplanting into the garden is the eighth of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , May… 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. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Controlling Bird Vetch webinar

Don't wait until mid-summer to start controlling bird vetch. Start planning now so you are ready when it is most vulnerable. We will cover the history of bird vetch in Alaska, its biology, impacts on other plants, and how to effectively control vetch in a variety of situations. Join Gino Graziano, invasive plants instructor with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, as he discusses how to control bird vetch. “Bird Vetch” will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m. Please register via this online form, You will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class. If you are unable to attend the class at noon but would like to listen in later you may still register; all registrants will receive a recording of the class. For questions, please contact our front desk at 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Melissa Clampitt by calling 907-745-3551 or mrclampitt@alaska.edu. Language access services,… 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, May 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: StrongWomen/StrongPeople strength training program

StrongWomen/StrongPeople Strength Training Program is a progressive strength-training program designed for midlife and older adults by increasing muscle strength and bone density, improving balance and preventing falls. The classes are taught by Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Light hand and leg weights are available in class. Participants should purchase weights to use at home. Participants will be standing, sitting or on the floor for exercises. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear low-heeled, sturdy shoes or sneakers should be worn. 18 and older. Spring session is from April 1-May 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Register using this online form or visit https://bit.ly/FairbanksStrongPeople, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu or 907-474-2426. Language access services, such… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, May 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

4-H Alaska State Livestock Contest

The 4-H State Livestock Contest is a competition that includes livestock judging, public speaking, skill-a-thon, quiz bowl and an art contest. The contest will take place in the MatSu/Copper River Valley District on May 30-31. Times and locations TBA. For more information, please contact Cassandra Rankin at crankin4@alaska.edu or 907-398-3588. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Rankin. 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: 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, May 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

4-H Alaska State Livestock Contest

The 4-H State Livestock Contest is a competition that includes livestock judging, public speaking, skill-a-thon, quiz bowl and an art contest. The contest will take place in the MatSu/Copper River Valley District on May 30-31. Times and locations TBA. For more information, please contact Cassandra Rankin at crankin4@alaska.edu or 907-398-3588. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Rankin. 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: 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. Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Salcha/North Pole: Salchaket Trailblazers 4-H Club

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. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kirsten Morlan, organizational leader, 907-750-759, cowgirlin75@hotmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Sunday, June 1, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Teen 4-H Club

The 4-H teens meet the first and third Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Marla Lowder, 907-474-2427, mklowder@alaska.edu, or Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Warming things up with plastic, glass and plastic mulch webinar

Warming things up with plastic, glass and plastic mulch is the ninth of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30 to approximately 6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how… 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. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Livestock Committee

The Tanana District 4-H Livestock Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. in Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on livestock committee meetings, contact Mike Wilcher, president, at 907-388-2023 or wydoc2@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Growing Your own Garden with Confidence

Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for fresh ideas or a beginner ready to dig in, this workshop with Mallory Smith will give you the tools you need to succeed. In this hands-on session, you'll discover: Where to grow your plants – Explore all the creative ways to cultivate, from raised beds to containers and beyond. , Soil prep and fertility – Learn the secrets to healthy, nutrient-rich soil that will give your plants the best start possible. , Transplanting vs. direct seeding – Understand when to start from seed and when it’s better to plant seedlings. , Irrigation setup – Master easy, efficient watering techniques that will save you time and help your garden thrive. , Cost is $40 with student discounts available. Contact Cathy Turner, clturner@alaska.edu, 907-799-9184. Location: Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. Workshop is at the Reindeer Garden at Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Mallory Smith is the garden manager for the Alaska Harvest Collaborative, where she… Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Georgeson Botanical Garden Pavilion.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, June 6, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: The Midnight Sun Riders 4-H Club

The Midnight Sun Riders 4-H Club typically meets the first Friday of each month, 4-6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Usually just early spring/summer months. Please contact an organizer for the next scheduled meeting and location. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Johanna Ray, organizational leader, at 907-699-0642 or jjray2005@gmail.com, or Silke Wandling, project leader, at 270-484-838 or silke.wandling@yahoo.com, 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, June 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: 40 Below Mooseketeers 4-H Club

40 Below Mooseketeers typically meet two Sundays per month, with the Cloverbuds meeting at 11 a.m. and regular club members at 1 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108 and/or Room 154 (depending on activity). (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Check out these fun Cloverbud activities at 11 a.m. on the following Sundays! Feb. 2 – Valentines (Room 108) , Feb. 16 – Drawstring Backpack (Room 154) , March 2 – Apple and Cherry Crisps (Room 154) , March 16 – Tooth Fairy Pillows (Room 154) , April 27 – Seed Starting/Composting Worms (Room 108) , May 4 – Egg Drop (Room 108) , May 18 – Fairy Houses (Room 108) , June 8 – Make Sidewalk Chalk (Room 108) , July 13 – Color Scavenger Hunt/Fair Prep (Room 108) , If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending a meeting: Patsy Perkins, organizational leader, at 907-712-4544 or patsyjperkins@hotmail.com; Veronica Plumb, project leader, at 907-590-8362 or vjplumb@gmail.com; or… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Horse Council

The Tanana District 4-H Horse Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on horse council meetings, contact Connie Seekins, president, at connie@seekins.com or 907-474-9355. For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and youth development agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom, Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Free Rangers 4-H Club

Free Rangers meet the second Tuesday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (And sometimes in Room 154, depending on activity.), New or potential members are welcome to check out a meeting before joining the club. As meetings and activities are subject to change, please contact a leader prior to attending for updates and so they know to expect you. Contact Jennifer Willeford, 907-347-5498, jwilleford7@gmail.com, or Lorrie Powalski, 907-322-5952, alliesfarmalaska@gmail.com. See the attached flyer for more information and feel free to share it with anyone who may be interested. We hope to see you soon! May — Vote on officers and decide what that looks like based on how many kids and youth want to hold office. Discuss and dispense record books to those that need them. (Tentative education: Invited the food bank to discuss their programs including having the community grow food for the food bank.) Give kids a potato grow bag and seed potatoes… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Herb gardening inside and out webinar

Herb gardening inside and out is the 10th of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , May 13 — Seeding directly… 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. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council

The Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. in Room 108. All club leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on leaders council meetings, contact Priscilla Rice, president, at 907-347-3570 or plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, June 13, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Teen 4-H Club

The 4-H teens meet the first and third Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Marla Lowder, 907-474-2427, mklowder@alaska.edu, or Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Composting: No time to waste webinar

Composting: No time to waste is the last of 11 weekly webinars covering the basics of growing vegetables in Alaska. Casey Matney, the Kenai-based agriculture and horticulture agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the free classes. Topics include seed starting, soil testing, raised beds, planting potatoes, hardening off seedlings and transplanting them, and composting. Join the classes each Tuesday via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from April 8 to June 17. You can register for one or all of the classes on the gardening website or by visiting https://bit.ly/AlaskaGardening, Can't make a class? Preregister and a link to the video will be emailed to you. April 8 — Seed starting from scratch , April 15 — Large seed starts: corn, pumpkins and potting soil , April 22 — Soil testing and Interpretation for garden and farms , April 29 — Working with fertilizers and compost , May 6 — Raised rows, raised beds and how to make them , May 13 — Seeding directly… 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. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, June 20, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Amour de Cheval 4-H Club

Fairbanks: Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, June 27, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: North Pole Ptarmigans 4-H Club

North Pole Ptarmigans meet the fourth Saturday of each month, 2-5 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Terin Simington, organizational leader, 907-750-1636, terinw.simington@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Salcha/North Pole: Salchaket Trailblazers 4-H Club

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. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kirsten Morlan, organizational leader, 907-750-759, cowgirlin75@hotmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Livestock Committee

The Tanana District 4-H Livestock Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. in Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on livestock committee meetings, contact Mike Wilcher, president, at 907-388-2023 or wydoc2@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, July 4, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: The Midnight Sun Riders 4-H Club

The Midnight Sun Riders 4-H Club typically meets the first Friday of each month, 4-6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Usually just early spring/summer months. Please contact an organizer for the next scheduled meeting and location. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Johanna Ray, organizational leader, at 907-699-0642 or jjray2005@gmail.com, or Silke Wandling, project leader, at 270-484-838 or silke.wandling@yahoo.com, 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, July 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Teen 4-H Club

The 4-H teens meet the first and third Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Marla Lowder, 907-474-2427, mklowder@alaska.edu, or Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. . Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, July 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Free Rangers 4-H Club

Free Rangers meet the second Tuesday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (And sometimes in Room 154, depending on activity.), New or potential members are welcome to check out a meeting before joining the club. As meetings and activities are subject to change, please contact a leader prior to attending for updates and so they know to expect you. Contact Jennifer Willeford, 907-347-5498, jwilleford7@gmail.com, or Lorrie Powalski, 907-322-5952, alliesfarmalaska@gmail.com. See the attached flyer for more information and feel free to share it with anyone who may be interested. We hope to see you soon! May — Vote on officers and decide what that looks like based on how many kids and youth want to hold office. Discuss and dispense record books to those that need them. (Tentative education: Invited the food bank to discuss their programs including having the community grow food for the food bank.) Give kids a potato grow bag and seed potatoes… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council

The Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. in Room 108. All club leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on leaders council meetings, contact Priscilla Rice, president, at 907-347-3570 or plmrice.ak@gmail.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. 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. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: 40 Below Mooseketeers 4-H Club

40 Below Mooseketeers typically meet two Sundays per month, with the Cloverbuds meeting at 11 a.m. and regular club members at 1 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108 and/or Room 154 (depending on activity). (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Check out these fun Cloverbud activities at 11 a.m. on the following Sundays! Feb. 2 – Valentines (Room 108) , Feb. 16 – Drawstring Backpack (Room 154) , March 2 – Apple and Cherry Crisps (Room 154) , March 16 – Tooth Fairy Pillows (Room 154) , April 27 – Seed Starting/Composting Worms (Room 108) , May 4 – Egg Drop (Room 108) , May 18 – Fairy Houses (Room 108) , June 8 – Make Sidewalk Chalk (Room 108) , July 13 – Color Scavenger Hunt/Fair Prep (Room 108) , If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending a meeting: Patsy Perkins, organizational leader, at 907-712-4544 or patsyjperkins@hotmail.com; Veronica Plumb, project leader, at 907-590-8362 or vjplumb@gmail.com; or… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Sunday, July 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom.

Fairbanks: Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club

Fairbanks: Tanana District 4-H Horse Council

The Tanana District 4-H Horse Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the UAF University Park Building, 1000 University Ave. Room 108. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), For more information on horse council meetings, contact Connie Seekins, president, at connie@seekins.com or 907-474-9355. For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and youth development agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. University Park 108 Cooperative Extension Classroom, Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club

During the school year, the Rockin' Ranchers 4-H Club meeting schedule can vary weekly, depending on families’ schedules. In the summer, members meet every Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Club meetings take place at Seekins Family Quarter Horse off Chena Small Tracts Road. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Connie Seekins, organizational leader, 907-474-9355, connie@seekins.com, or Beth Austin, project leader, 907-378-8840, paulbethaustin@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Eagle: Eagle Community School 4-H Club

The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H and Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Delta Junction: Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club

Club meetings of the Alaska Range Riders 4-H Club are held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Cooperative Extension Service Delta Junction District Office, Jarvis Office Center, 1420.5 Alaska Highway, Room 112, in Delta Junction. In the summer, meetings are held wherever the club chooses to ride that week. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), Members must own or have access to a horse/pony. If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kasey Peterson-Robinson, organizational leader, 907-987-0738, jmrkrp@gmail.com, or Julia Walker, project leader, 907-505-0954, julia_walker103@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lowder. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital… Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

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. Learn from Mallory Smith as you 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, and you can take your handcrafted products home. Cost is $40 with student discounts available. Contact Cathy Turner, clturner@alaska.edu, 907-799-9184. Location: Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. Workshop is at the Reindeer Garden at Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Mallory Smith is the garden manager for the Alaska Harvest Collaborative, where she mentors students in the experiential learning garden. Mallory has 15 seasons of experience growing fruits and vegetables in northern climates and working in the local food movement. , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Cathy Turner at … Organization: Other. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Georgeson Botanical Garden Pavilion.

North Pole/Salcha: Arctic Equestrians 4-H Club

During the school year, Arctic Equestrians meet Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Arctic Harvest or at the organizational leader's home, 4753 Eielson Farm Road, North Pole. For summer schedule, please contact the leader. (Meeting schedule subject to change.), If you are not a member of 4-H or this club, please contact the organizer before attending: Kelly Eggleston, organizational leader, at 907-460-1414 or eggleston_kelly@yahoo.com. 4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar. Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska. Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Contact organizer.