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We are committed to learning at every age. You’ll find workshops, lectures, field explorations and more happening throughout the year.

Learning for Life

Natural science public programs

These programs are open to learners of all ages.

EarthWalk-Fairbanks
Workshops for Adults

1:00 – 4:00 PM at Matsinger Forest

For adults, elders, teachers, and teens

Fee: $25/member $30/non-member (includes instruction and materials)

Each workshop is limited to 10 people.

Join Ange Gibbons and guests, for this series of EarthWalk-Fairbanks workshops, learning together with the land through the seasons. Let’s expand our naturalist knowledge; share outdoor skills; make crafts, grow our community and learn to steward the land.

  • Saturday, September 21 (1:00-4:00 PM)
    Make a Root-Basket: dig spruce roots and weave a small basket
  • Saturday, October 19 (1:00-4:00 PM)
    Weave Fall Fibers: harvest cattails (and other plants); learn to make cordage & weave a mat on a simple forest loom.
  • November 16 (1:00-4:00 PM)
    Cook Wild Edibles: harvest plants; make a fire & roast some snacks & make tea.

Matsinger Forest parking: 3072 Thaddeus Stevens Road at Danville-Peacham town-line.
EarthWalk-Fairbanks Site: a short walk into the forest with a rustic shelter and amenities.

Register for EarthWalk Workshop