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  • Three young people stand next to giant holiday ornaments with the Coca-Cola logo on them.

    ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø open house highlights 4-H opportunities, activities

    January 24, 2025

    Find out what 4-H is all about during an open house hosted Feb. 1 by clubs in the Tanana District, headquartered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. Clubs meet monthly to work on projects such as sewing, cooking, arts and crafts, livestock, horses, and more. These projects help youths learn life skills to help them be ready for the future and make a difference today.

  • A smiling woman balances in a prone position on her hands and toes during a fitness class

    Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau

    January 21, 2025

    Juneau residents with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) or who are interested in learning how bone and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health can apply for a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program.

  • A large pile of split birch and other firewood

    February webinars focus on chainsaw safety and cutting firewood

    January 18, 2025

    Wood is an important fuel source in Alaska. In February, the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cooperative Extension Service will host three free webinars on cutting wood safely and keeping chainsaws in good working condition.

  • A smiling man extends a hand with a slug peeking over his fingers

    Learn fun, fascinating facts about Alaska slugs

    January 15, 2025

    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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cooperative Extension Service, has uncovered a lot of odd and interesting information about the often-reviled gastropods.

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