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Making Room in the Freezer: Pressure Canning Frozen Fish and Game

Get ready for the coming harvest seasons by clearing last year's fish and meat out of your freezer. In this Zoom class, UAF Extension Professor Sarah Lewis will teach participants how to safely and efficiently process meat and fish in jars, using a pressure canner, for your pantry shelves. The cost is $12.  For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/SpringKitchenSeries. The Zoom link will be emailed upon successful registration.  Contact Sarah Lewis at 907-455-2010 or email sarah.lewis@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 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, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Monday, March 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.

Palmer: Chicken 101 Lunch and Learn

Raising chickens in the backyard is a fun hobby and a great way to improve your food security in Alaska. This class will teach you everything you need to get started with your own flock. We'll cover breed selection, egg incubation, nutrition, coop design, disease management, and cold-weather tips. This free class will be held in person at the UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, as well as via Zoom. Please use this link to register or visit https://bit.ly/MatSuChicken101 for either option. For more information, contact the Matanuska Experiment Farm front desk at 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or 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… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

Webinar: Out of sight, out of mind? The unrealized devastation from invasive northern pike.

Northern pike are native to Alaska north and west of the Alaska Range, but were illegally introduced to Southcentral in the 1950s and have spread to over 150 waterbodies. As apex predators, pike have greatly altered many aquatic ecosystems. Parker Bradley, a biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, will go over background regarding invasive northern pike and highlight staggering statistics on the impact they have had so far in the Mat-Su Valley. He will also discuss some Fish & Game suppression and eradication projects, and research into how pike move through Cook Inlet. Where: Zoom. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/InvasivePike. Cost: Free, For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.

Palmer: Birch Tapping Lunch and Learn

Did you know the sap that comes from birch trees is a healthy beverage? We will discuss how to tap the birch trees in your backyard, how to store the sap safely and how to make birch syrup. This class will be held in person at the UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, as well as via Zoom. Please use this link to register for either option or visit https://bit.ly/MatSuBirch. For more information, please contact the front desk at the Matanuska Experiment Farm, 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

75 YouTube Videos Later: Lessons learned from creating 'good enough' Extension videos as a non-professional videographer

Heidi Rader, University of Alaska Fairbanks professor of Extension, will discuss how and why to re-purpose one story into multiple outreach products: from an article to a blog post to a video and more. Drawing on almost two decades of experience producing dozens of YouTube videos and writing a successful blog, this session will equip non-videographer educators with practical tools for creating 'good enough' videos. Participants will learn how to identify story ideas, choose between scripted or interview-style approaches, consider their target audience, and improve audio and video quality using simple techniques. This session will focus on building a repeatable content workflow that helps educators adapt their messages across formats efficiently, while adapting the content for different target audiences to maximize reach and maintain relevance. The talk is geared to Extension professionals at land-grant universities throughout the United States. Register using the online form. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. UAF online/virtual event.

Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska's food systems. Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward. While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Palmer: Ruminant 101

Join Jim Vinyard, UAF research assistant professor of livestock nutrition, as he explains the fundamentals and helpful information you might need to start raising sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, reindeer or other small ruminants for meat, milk, packing, fiber or companionship. He will cover the basic requirements for each species for facilities, nutrition, reproduction, health and welfare. This class will be held in person at the UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, as well as via Zoom. Register for both online and in-person attendance using the online form, or visit https://bit.ly/Ruminant101. For more information, contact the front desk at 907-745-3360. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206.

Webinar: Backyard Pollinators

Join the Valley Garden Club and Cooperative Extension Service to learn more about the pollinators in your backyard. Alex Wenninger, UAF CES integrated pest management technician, will cover the nesting habits of native bees and how to recognize common bees and other pollinators in Alaska. She will also cover ways to attract pollinators and how to be a good pollinator steward in your own garden by planting for pollinators and managing invasive plants. Location: Zoom Register via the online form or visit https://bit.ly/PollinatorTalk. Free, For more information, contact Molly Johansson, 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.

Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska's food systems. Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward. While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

2026 Pesticide Safety Education Program training

This three-day course is for Alaskans preparing for the certified pesticide exam with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Category descriptions can be found on the DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/  Two sessions are scheduled in 2026: Jan. 27-29; April 21-23. For information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Register at https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining.  To pick up training materials at a local Cooperative Extension office: $75. To have training materials mailed to you: $100.  REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the January class; 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 for the April class. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training date. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and math needed prior to the… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

2026 Pesticide Safety Education Program training

This three-day course is for Alaskans preparing for the certified pesticide exam with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Category descriptions can be found on the DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/  Two sessions are scheduled in 2026: Jan. 27-29; April 21-23. For information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Register at https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining.  To pick up training materials at a local Cooperative Extension office: $75. To have training materials mailed to you: $100.  REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the January class; 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 for the April class. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training date. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and math needed prior to the… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

2026 Pesticide Safety Education Program training

This three-day course is for Alaskans preparing for the certified pesticide exam with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The training will be offered over Zoom and includes all necessary study materials for the categories of your choice. Category descriptions can be found on the DEC Pesticide Control Program website: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/categories/  Two sessions are scheduled in 2026: Jan. 27-29; April 21-23. For information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Register at https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining.  To pick up training materials at a local Cooperative Extension office: $75. To have training materials mailed to you: $100.  REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the January class; 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 for the April class. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training date. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and math needed prior to the… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Webinar: Drying Firewood in Interior Alaska: strategies for the most efficient drying times

This winter’s record-cold temperatures in Interior Alaska have highlighted the value of firewood as an efficient and cost-saving heat source. However, many who live here know the significant time and effort it takes for trees in the forest to become usable and dry firewood. This presentation will explain how you can apply the important and practical results of a firewood drying study conducted by University of Alaska Fairbanks Forestry researchers, Dr. Jessie Young-Robertson and Matt Robertson. Learn how to implement efficient strategies for harvesting and drying firewood to reduce firewood drying times by up to 6 months. When: Wednesday, April 29, noon to 1:00 p.m. Where: Zoom. Register at: https://alaska.zoom.us/meeting/register/swCS37OkQUmAmeTOXy2SKA, Cost: Free, For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Webinar: Root Maggots

Root maggots are a difficult pest for many home gardeners. UAF has been researching the species, timing, and damage these little flies can cause. This talk will go over some of our findings and discuss options for controlling these pests. The webinar will be taught by Joey Slowik, the Integrated Pest Management technician at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer. Location: Zoom. Free. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/RootMaggots. For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Webinar: Attracting Alaska’s Lady Beetles

Learn more about these iconic insects from integrated pest management technician and entomologist Alex Wenninger. Her free presentation will cover the habits and identification of common species of native lady beetles (aka ladybugs) found in Alaska, and how to attract lady beetles by building lady beetle habitat into your yard and garden. We'll also talk about why you shouldn't buy lady beetles at the store to release in your backyard. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/LadyBeetle. For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar. Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event, Contact organizer.