📅 Sat, June 14 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June Tunes: Bluegrass in the Garden
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live bluegrass music among the wildflowers. Free with garden admission.
Capacity 142/200 spots
Free with admission Register →
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Events & Workshops
Music in the meadows, botany for beginners, winter lights, and so much more. There's always something happening at the garden.
📅 Sat, June 21 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Field Botany: Alaska Native Plants
A hands-on course covering identification, ecology, and traditional uses of Alaska's native plant species. Led by certified botanists.
Capacity ⚡ Only 7 left!
$45 / $35 members Register →
📅 Sat, June 28 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Pollinator Garden Workshop
Learn to attract and support Alaska's native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Take home native pollinator plants.
Capacity 18/30 spots
$35 / $25 members Register →
📅 Mon, July 7 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Junior Gardeners Summer Camp
A week-long nature adventure for kids ages 6–12. Plant seeds, learn about Alaska wildlife, and explore the trails.
Capacity ⚡ Only 4 left!
$150 / $120 members Register →
📅 Sat, July 12 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Plant Sale
Shop hundreds of Alaska-hardy perennials, herbs, and native plants. Members get early access the night before.
Free admission Register →
📅 Sat, July 19 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassador Birds: Raptors of Alaska
Meet live raptors — owls, hawks, and eagles — up close with certified raptor handlers. Perfect for all ages.
Capacity 43/75 spots
Free with admission Register →
📅 Fri, November 28 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brighter Winter Nights Opening Night
The beloved annual winter lights festival returns. Walk the illuminated trails among thousands of sparkling lights. Hot cocoa and holiday treats available.
Capacity 312/500 spots
$12 adults / $8 children / Free members Register →
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