Alaskans interested in growing tree fruit such as apples, cherries and plums can join a free, statewide webinar with Mark Wolbers, president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association. Wolbers will discuss considerations regarding site preparation, selection and planting in the webinar, hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Participants will learn […]
The February full moon is called the Snow Moon, and OneTree Alaska is inviting snow lovers to celebrate it by skiing out to the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ T-Field. Participants can ski around the perimeter of the entire 4-acre OneTree birch installation, which is usually locked, from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. […]
Wood is an important fuel source in Alaska. In February, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host three free webinars on cutting wood safely and keeping chainsaws in good working condition. Glen Holt, an Extension biomass technician who has used firewood for primary and backup heat in Alaska for more than 40 […]
For the past three years, Joey Slowik has focused on preventing slug damage to crops. Along the way, Slowik, an integrated pest management technician with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, has uncovered a lot of odd and interesting information about the often-reviled gastropods. In a free Zoom webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 22, […]