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Awesome volunteer opportunity! May 30th

Help us get the trails ready for the season at our Trail Work Day at Government Peak Recreational Area!

📅 May 30th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

No trail work experience needed — everyone is welcome! Come lend a hand and help us get the trails open and in great shape for the season ahead.

If you have them, please bring:
• Garden rakes
• Leaf rakes
• Shovels
• Gloves

Don’t worry if you don’t have tools — we will have some available to share.

We’ll be providing pizza, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks for all volunteers.

Whether you can stay all day or just stop by for a few hours, we’d love to have your help. Bring friends, family, and your community spirit — let’s get the trails ready to ride!

Please sign the Borough volunteer waiver as linked below 👇

https://form.jotform.com/260638718794068

https://vmbah.wildapricot.org/page-1075223 https://form.jotform.com/260638718794068 https://vmbah.wildapricot.org/page-1075223

This Saturday!!

SEEDLING SALE THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, May 23rd
12–5 PM
Lawn by the APU Carr-Gottstein Academic Center
4225 University Drive, Anchorage

APU’s Spring Creek Farm seedling sale is happening on Saturday, May 23rd on APU Main Campus.
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All the veggies you’ll need for your garden will be hardened off and ready to be planted.
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for sale: herbs, tomatoes, kale, lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers, fennel, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, peppers, bok choi, beets, swiss chard, celery, onions, leeks, scallions, broccoli, cabbage, basil, peas, and collards.

Check out this opportunity for youth! Ages 6-11

Knik Tribal Council 1744 North Prospect Drive
Palmer, AK

Onward & Upward staff were able to get a great introduction to sustainable trail building from our friends at the Mat-Su Borough Recreation and Library Services. We have been starting to incorporate trail building into a few of our after school classes- an opportunity for professional/workforce development for the students as well as creating sustainable trails for student/public use! 🪏🥾

Here is a write up about our 5k race we had before the One Health Fest!

Nick Hanson’s ‘Tater Trot’ brings food, Ninja Warrior fun to Palmer in partnership with Palmer non-profit 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mue4feaf

Our 3-day Canoe Course is now available for registration! August 7th-9th, ages 13-18, great for beginners!

Adventure Academy for Teens in Alaska | Onward & Upward - experiential education across Alaska Adventure Academy for Teens in Alaska! The program is full of adventures that build positive relationships, living with intention, & develop a healthy lifestyle.

This is a super neat global event that you can participate in starting tomorrow, 2/13! Spend 15 minutes outside observing birds! More info can be found here:

Great Backyard Bird Count – Join us each February when the world comes together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us in February!

Great opportunity here for the littles!!

We are excited to present a series of FREE Family Activity Days for families with small humans ages 5 and under!

Please join us on select Wednesdays throughout late winter and spring for a warm indoor play space, activities, and visit our partner agencies to learn about programs and services assisting families with young children.

On specific dates, we will have a fun theme and UWMS will provide giveaways designed to help you stay active, healthy and happy!

BYO toys (hula hoops, soft play items, beach balls and jump ropes are ideal!) and Strider bikes, but please leave pedal bikes, scooters and hoverboards at home for safety and the upkeep of the gym surface. Strollers not permitted on walking track or basketball courts. Bring indoor shoes to wear if possible.

Made possible with generous support from Bishop's Attic II, and input from Mat-Su Health Foundation, hosted by our friends at Set Free Alaska.

Questions? Please email [email protected].