As the Garden enters this vibrant season of growth and renewal, we are writing to share an important leadership transition update with you. After 14 years of dedicated service, our Executive Director Mike Monterusso has departed to pursue his next professional chapter. His passion for our mission has been a cornerstone of the Garden’s evolution, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

Read about the Garden’s leadership transition here:

Our Nursery is open!

Shop the first arrivals! Hardy perennials, plugs, shrubs, seeds & more.

Shop in person
Monday - Saturday | 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday | 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Online plant sales are open now!

Saturday, June 6th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Alaskan A’s are rolling into the Garden for ABG’s first ever antique car show!

20+ Ford Model A’s will be on display throughout the Garden with Alaskan A’s club members available for car talk.

With Tacos El Primo food truck onsite (available for purchase)!

Sundays in June | 4:00 - 6:00pm
June 7th with The Grassteroids!

Grab a blanket, snacks, friends and family for this outdoor picnic concert! Plus, Wild Scoops onsite with ice cream available for purchase!

Mondays, June 8th-August 17th | 5:30-6:30pm

Make the most of our short growing season and learn to identify Alaskan plants and find out what's blooming in our collections with one of our bi-monthly walks in the Garden.

Thursday, June 11th | 5:15-6:15pm

Caregivers and their children ages 2-5 explore hands-on art stations inspired by the natural world. Using found and natural materials, they can experiment with textures, colors, and creative expression while building fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and early math and literacy foundations.

Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14th | 12:00-3:00pm

Join fiber artist Margaret Mackie at the Alaska Botanical Gardens for a colorful, two-day outdoor workshop where art and nature come together. This class will explore the art of “painting” with fine Merino wool, creating a vibrant, nature scene, set among the flowers of the garden.

Tuesday, June 16th | 5:00-7:00pm

Join science illustrator and field sketching teacher Kristin Link for an evening of drawing and observation. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use your sketchbook as a tool for paying closer attention to the natural world, covering basic nature journaling techniques, including entering metadata, observation prompts for botanical sketching, and how to combine words, pictures, and numbers on the page.

Wednesdays, June-August | 11:00am-12:00pm

Join us twice a month on Wednesdays for an interactive storytime where we read, sing, dance and move our bodies! The story and program are designed for ages 6 and younger. Program takes place outside rain or shine (bring a blanket to sit on).

June 10th’s story is Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle.

Saturdays, June 13th- August 29th | 10:30-11:30am

Join Tai Chi instructor, Richie Goldstein, for an hour-long Tai Chi class on Saturdays. This low impact, mind-body practice will begin with a short warm up followed by a series of breathing exercises to help improve balance, both physical and mental.

Become a 2026 Business Sponsor of ABG!

By sponsoring the Garden, you are aligning your business with our mission to showcase the beauty and value of Alaska’s gardens and natural areas through science, education, and recreation.

There are a number of sponsorship levels, all of which offer visibility in the community. Find out more through the button below:

The Garden is here to help you with all your field trip needs, whether you need us to come to you, or you wish to get away from the classroom and come to us! Programs offered year-round, Monday - Friday.

Teachers and parents can schedule with the Garden directly by calling (907) 770-3692 or emailing the Garden at education@alaskabg.org.

Memberships include:
FREE year-round, general admission to the Garden (excludes ticketed events).
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Discounts on workshops, summer camps, and Garden retail.
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Early access to the Plant Sales Kickoff in mid-May and 10% discount on all nursery purchases.

The Alaska Botanical Garden only grows with the sun, the soil, and the ongoing support of our generous community. Consider a lasting gift by purchasing a leaf from the ABG donor wall sculpture. Contributions will be honored with a personalized, engraved metal leaf and make a great gift for friends or family to celebrate an important milestone or to honor the memory of a loved one.

Commonly referred to as Himalayan poppies, the genus Meconopsis is composed of fuzzy, flowering plants native to the Tibetan Plateau.