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Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am

Diverse flowers and wildflowers create better habitat for pollinators which provides benefits local flora and fauna. We will discuss pollinators and wildflowers that are more attractive to diverse insects than bird vetch. Then we will discuss strategies for controlling bird vetch and rampion bellflower when the goal is to maintain a diverse wildflower garden.

Gino Graziano is a faculty member at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Institute of Agriculture Natural Resources and Extension who does research and outreach on invasive species management, forest health and agricultural pest and weed management. His research team has done some research on bird vetch removal, interactions with pollinators and pesticide impacts on goals to plant wildflowers attractive to pollinators.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;

Where: Central Lutheran Church at 1420 Cordova St in Anchorage and Zoom - contact akwildflowers@gmail.com to register.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2 – 4pm

We share information and free produce on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the for the latest information.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;

Our Free Farm Stands are all about nourishing our neighbors and building community, one vegetable at a time.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;The success of the Free Farm Stands depends on community members like you. Whether you share fresh produce, make a financial contribution, or volunteer your time, your support helps ensure that everyone has access to healthy, local food. Here are a few ways you can get involved:

• Share Your Harvest: Bring your excess, clean garden vegetables and fruit to a Free Farm Stand on the same day you harvest them.
  
• Volunteer Your Time: Join a dedicated team of volunteers and help stock, maintain, and manage a Farm Stand while connecting with others who care about strengthening our community.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;To volunteer, call or text Theresa 907-947-8217.
  
• Make a Donation: Your financial support helps sustain and expand the Free Farm Stands, ensuring fresh food remains available to those who need it most.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;
  

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Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1 – 4pm

Discover what 4-H has to offer! Join us for a fun, hands-on afternoon designed for the whole family. Kids can explore interactive STEM challenges, local agricultural displays, and natural resource projects while earning stamps on a special event "passport."

Whether you are a family looking to join a club, a youth eager to try something new, or an adult interested in volunteering, this is the perfect opportunity to meet local club leaders, see current youth projects, and ask questions. Come learn by doing! Admission is free, and drop-ins are welcome anytime, 1-4 p.m.

Location: UAF Cooperative Extension Office, 219 E International Airport Road, Suite 100, Anchorage

For more information, contact Larissa Wright-Elson, 907-786 6345 or lawrightelson@alaska.edu.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;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&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu.

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.