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Events
Mycelium-based biodegradable insulation topic of webinar
September 18, 2024
A University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Anchorage professor has developed a way to use cellulose-mycelium foams to replace plastics, which make up nearly half of marine debris. Philippe Amstislavski will present a free webinar, "Turning Off the Tap on Plastic Pollution with Mycelium Materials," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The webinar is hosted by the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Program adds training dates
September 13, 2024
Four training dates are scheduled in October for individuals who wish to earn certification from the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Program. The free program's purpose is to expand ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵns' ability to use locally harvested lumber for homebuilding.
Webinar to discuss growing and preparing garlic
September 10, 2024
Learn to grow garlic and to cook the flavorful vegetable in new ways during a free webinar led by Heidi Rader.