The Mat-Su Copper River Cooperative Extension Service district office is located in Palmer, 42 miles northeast of Anchorage. The district is the size of West Virginia, covering a region stretching from Valdez in the south to Cantwell to the north.
It is the fastest-growing region in Alaska, with a population of about 116,000 with a diverse economy. It is considered Alaska’s agricultural heartland and world-famous for the giant vegetables grown there, as well as potatoes, oats, hay, greenhouse produce and sod. The offices are located on the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, a working research farm.
The district offers outreach programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; integrated pest management; nutrition; and 4-H and youth development.
Upcoming events
Events
May 30
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9am – 3pm
This year, the Wildflower and Anchorage Garden Clubs will join together on Saturday, May 30, for a one-stop plant shopping experience! The Anchorage Cooperative Extension Service was lucky enough to be invited to set up a booth and share information.
Locally grown native plants, annuals, hardy perennials, rock garden, specialty, houseplants, berries, trees, shrubs, roses, herbs, vegetable starts, and a miscellaneous garden items giveaway. Shop early for the best selections!
Sale proceeds help fund local Community Projects and the Wildflower Grant Program.
When: Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1300 W Benson Blvd, Anchorage
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Jun 01
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Monday, June 1, 2026, 10am – 10pm
The Senior Horse Camp is a three-day horse camp for registered 4-H youth aged 13 and up.
Limited to registered Mat-Su Copper River 4-H youth in the senior age class.&/ces/districts/matsu/160;
Members are asked to talk to their club leader about how to register. Cost: $300.
Location: France Equestrian Center - 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer&/ces/districts/matsu/160;
For more information, contact Samantha Blumenkonig at sjrussell5@alaska.edu or call 907-745-3679.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu&/ces/districts/matsu/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 amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/matsu/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Jun 02
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10am – 10pm
The Senior Horse Camp is a three-day horse camp for registered 4-H youth aged 13 and up.
Limited to registered Mat-Su Copper River 4-H youth in the senior age class.&/ces/districts/matsu/160;
Members are asked to talk to their club leader about how to register. Cost: $300.
Location: France Equestrian Center - 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer&/ces/districts/matsu/160;
For more information, contact Samantha Blumenkonig at sjrussell5@alaska.edu or call 907-745-3679.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu&/ces/districts/matsu/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 amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/matsu/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Events
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 907-745-3360
Fax: 907-745-6268
Email: matsu.ces@alaska.edu
We are located at 1509 S. Georgeson Dr. in Palmer at the Matanuska Experiment Farm. Find us with !