The Tanana District is one of the largest Cooperative Extension Service districts in the United States, covering an area of more than 120,000 square miles. The population is approximately 100,000 and includes the Fairbanks North Star Borough and 64 villages with a mostly Alaska Native population. Much of the district is inaccessible by road. The main economic drivers are mining, tourism, the University of Alaska, and the military.
The district offers outreach programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; integrated pest management; nutrition; and 4-H and youth development.
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Jul 29
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:30 – 2pm
The Eagle Community School 4-H Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m., at Eagle Community School, 100 School Road, in Eagle. (Meeting schedule subject to change.)
Typical projects include: Ag in the Classroom; Alaska Native arts & crafts; animals; biological sciences; civic engagement; communications & expressive arts; community/volunteer service; consumer & family science; environmental education & earth sciences; outdoor education; Alaska way of life; foods & nutrition; health; leadership & personal development; personal safety; physical sciences; plant science; technology & engineering; and introductory 4-H projects for Cloverbuds (ages 5-7).
If you are not a member of 4-H or of this club, please contact an organizer before attending: Kristy Robbins, organizational leader, at 907-547-2210 or krobbins@agsd.us, or Michelle Ashley, project leader, at 907-547-3074 or mashley@agsd.us.
4-H is for everyone! For information on how to join the Alaska 4-H program, contact Matthew Anderson, Tanana District 4-H Program Coordinator, at 907-474-2427 or mranderson@alaska.edu.
Additional information: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu 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.
The University of Alaska () is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/tanana/8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar
Organization: Cooperative Extension (CES), Alaska
Jul 30
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Your garden is overflowing with bounty&/ces/districts/tanana/8212;now it&/ces/districts/tanana/8217;s time to harvest the rewards of all your hard work! Join Mallory Smith for a hands-on class and dive into the art of harvesting! Whether you&/ces/districts/tanana/8217;re new to the process or looking to perfect your technique, this class will guide you every step of the way.
In this session, you&/ces/districts/tanana/39;ll explore:
- Understanding vegetable growth &/ces/districts/tanana/8211; Get familiar with how different veggies grow, so you know exactly when they&/ces/districts/tanana/8217;re ready to be harvested.
- Introduction to harvesting tools &/ces/districts/tanana/8211; Learn about the right tools to make harvesting easy, efficient, and fun.
- When and how to harvest &/ces/districts/tanana/8211; Master the timing and techniques to get the best flavor and longest shelf life from your crops.
- Q&A for home garden concerns &/ces/districts/tanana/8211; Bring your questions and get expert advice on any gardening challenges you&/ces/districts/tanana/39;re facing!
Cost: $40. Student discounts available. Register using the or visit
Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. For more information, contact Smith at ak.harvest@alaska.edu.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at&/ces/districts/tanana/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu&/ces/districts/tanana/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&/ces/districts/tanana/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/tanana/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar
Jul 30
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Thursday, July 30, 2026, 2 – 6pm
Field Days is an opportunity for the public to join äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ researchers for a day of learning at our experiment farms! Tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions about varietal trials, small grains breeding, livestock nutrition, soil health and more!
Farmers, community leaders and the general public are invited to this free educational event at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Each field day will include a schedule of talks presented by researchers. Please leave your dogs at home.
Learn more about the 2026 Palmer Field Days events
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu 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/tanana/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Featured, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar
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Email: tanana.ces@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-1530
We are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments outside regular office hours may be made by calling 907-474-1530.
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Community and Technical College, Room 205
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P.O. Box 758155, Fairbanks, AK 99775-8155