The Events Calendar contains information on future meetings, field trips, and workshops hosted by AKNPS. The public is invited to monthly meetings that are held the first Monday of the month, starting in October and running through May and start at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held virtually, and often are held simultaneously in person (see location details). Specially invited speakers present a topic of their choice at each meeting. AKNPS members also do shorter presentations on topics of botanical interest. Each season, we also select a plant family to study, and members present different species within that family at each meeting. Thanks in advance to all volunteer speakers! Below is a map to the Campbell Creek Science Center.
Events Calendar
- December 2, 2023
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Seedy Saturday: Seed pickup & Educational Event
December 2, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, USAJoin our free "Seedy Saturday" seed pickup + educational event in Anchorage for members and the public to fulfill Alaska native seed requests, attend a 1:30 pm seed propagation talk, get educational materials, and network! Supplies are limited: after reviewing the seed list, you’ll need to fill out our request form by Nov. 30 if you would like to pick up seed at the event.
This event is open to the public.
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- December 4, 2023
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December Meeting
December 4, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom OnlyFeatured Presentation: “How Climate Shapes Past, Present & Future Tree Species Distributions in Coastal Alaska,” presented by Paul Hennon & Robin Mulvey
Plant Families: Aquatic Plants Sparganiaceae, presented by Justin Fulkerson
Mini-Botany: Medicinal Plants, Moneses uniflora (Single delight), presented by Val Cancino
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- January 8, 2024
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January Meeting
January 8, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via ZoomFeatured Presentation: “Eastern Beringian grasslands: an endangered ecosystem" presented by Bruce Bennett
Plant Families: Aquatic Plants, Araceae (Arum family), Preston Villumsen
Mini-Botany: TBDTHIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM ONLY.
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- February 5, 2024
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February Meeting
February 5, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom and at the Campbell Creek Science Center (5600 Science Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507)Featured Presentation: “Willows” presented by Cam Webb
Plant Families: Aquatic Plants, Isoetaceae (Quillwort Family), Justin Fulkerson
Mini-Botany: TBD
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- March 4, 2024
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March Meeting
March 4, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom and at the Campbell Creek Science Center (5600 Science Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507)Featured Presentation: “St. Isidore Farm: an Alaska Native Seed Company” presented by Sarah Jansen
Plant Families: Aquatic Plants, Haloragaceae (water milfoil family), Justin Fulkerson
Mini-Botany: TBDTHIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM ONLY.
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- April 1, 2024
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April Meeting
April 1, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom and at the Campbell Creek Science Center (5600 Science Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507)Featured Presentation: TBD
Plant Families: Aquatic Plants, Lentibulariaceae (bladderwort family), Beth Baker
Mini-Botany: TBD
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- May 6, 2024
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May Meeting
May 6, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom and at the Campbell Creek Science Center (5600 Science Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507)Featured Presentation: “Research update from ALA Herbarium" presented by Steffi Ickert-Bond
Plant Families: Aquatic Plants, Nymphaeaceae (water lily family), Justin Fulkerson
Mini-Botany: TBDTHIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM ONLY.
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Meeting Location
During winter 2023 and 2024, AKNPS is holding its monthly member meetings via Zoom and in-person. Some meetings may be virtual (Zoom) only to accommodate remote speakers. Please reference meeting information in the calendar below or in member emails. In-person meetings are held at the Campbell Creek Science Center (see map below). Members will receive emails containing information to access the webinars prior to meeting dates. In-person and virtual meetings are also open to the public. If you would like to listen to a virtual meeting, please email the webmaster requesting the meeting information.
