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Virtual talk explores ways to identify, attract backyard pollinators
March 19, 2026
An Anchorage entomologist will delve into how to recognize common bees and other Alaska pollinators in a free virtual talk with the Valley Garden Club.
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Research provides timely views of warming's impact on Alaska glaciers
March 18, 2026
Alaska's glaciers respond to climate change by melting for three additional weeks with every 1 degree Celsius increase in the average summer temperature, data from satellite-mounted radars show.
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Pike eat more as water warms, threatening native species
March 18, 2026
Rising temperatures in a Southcentral Alaska river have led to a hungrier population of invasive northern pike, a trend that could imperil native salmon and other fish species.
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University symposium explores restorative justice
March 17, 2026
Practitioners, community members and partners from across Alaska will gather virtually for a free three-day Restorative Justice Symposium March 30 through April 1.
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Class to cover birch tapping, sap products
March 17, 2026
A class hosted by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cooperative Extension Service in Palmer will explore techniques for tapping birch trees and making syrup from the sap.
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Alaska climate report: February marked by cold and dynamic ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
March 16, 2026
February provided a full Alaska winter ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø experience: coastal blizzards, strong temperature swings, heavy snowfall and more deep cold in many locations.
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UAF philosophy professors to explore AI, language and knowledge
March 16, 2026
As artificial intelligence enters everyday life, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Department of Philosophy invites the community to two lectures on what AI means for knowledge, language and human identity.
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Alaska writer buckling under pressure
March 12, 2026
Thirty below again this morning. OK then. Time to reach for the baseball bat and fine-tune the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø station.
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Alaska Harvest Collaborative plans gardening workshops
March 12, 2026
A series of workshops hosted by the Alaska Harvest Collaborative in Fairbanks will introduce participants to starting seeds, composting, irrigating and managing a garden. Mallory Smith, the collaborative's garden manager, will teach the classes from late March through early June.
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Sitka workshop features healthy spring rolls, sauces
March 11, 2026
Dietetics student Paula Veshti will lead a workshop in Sitka featuring spring rolls made with fresh fruits and vegetables. Veshti will teach participants how to make fresh spring rolls, healthy versions of dipping sauces and a fruity dessert.
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Journalist Paula Dobbyn to discuss local journalism's power
March 11, 2026
Veteran journalist Paula Dobbyn will explore the vital role local reporters play in informing communities and holding power to account at a time when the profession and the First Amendment face growing challenges.
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March museum program explores wings
March 11, 2026
The University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on wings during the Family Day program from noon to 4 p.m. on March 21.
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Free tour of Matanuska Experiment Farm planned
March 10, 2026
Nelson Crone, farm director for the Matanuska Experiment Farm, will lead a free historical walking tour of the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer. The noon tour on Friday, March 20, will be outdoors.
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UAF names 2026 honorary degree, service award recipients
March 06, 2026
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has selected six people to honor during its 2026 commencement weekend in May. Honorary doctorates will be presented to AÄ¡nik Polly Schaeffer and Vera Kingeekuk Metcalf. Bruce Cech, Maurice "Morris" McGinty, Lisa Putnam and Jack Wilbur will receive Meritorious Service Awards.
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Bone-strengthening workout program offered in Juneau
March 06, 2026
A one-month Better Bones & Balance program will begin in early April in Juneau. The program combines strength and power training with group fitness activities for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia or a risk of developing low bone density.
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