This unique installation was created by Boston-based artists Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein, known as the Myth Makers. The imaginative pair of magpies illustrates Alaska’s dramatic shift in light and darkness throughout the changing seasons. One sculpture is white, symbolizing day, and the other black, symbolizing night. This installation was created in the summer of 2021 and will live, grow, and change in the Garden as it integrates into the surrounding landscape.

ABG Staff converted this VW Bus into a planter. Covered with perennials and annuals, each summer guests can watch it transform as plants grow and bloom.

This painted bear was part of the “Bears on Parade” series found throughout Anchorage. The art displayed on this bear represents the diverse range of a south central Alaskan brown bear’s diet. The bear was originally painted by Jean Shadrach, a well-loved member of the Garden. Recently repaired after consulting with a sculpture conservator and Jean’s family, the bear was repainted by Garden staff inspired by Jean’s original sketch and layout.

This Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculpture was donated in honor of Sally Karabelnikoff. A first-generation Matanuska Valley Pioneer, Sally was a founding member of the Wildflower Garden Club and the Alaska Orchid Society. The Karabelnikoff Family and these clubs join in honoring her memory with thanks for her inspiration. This sculpture is installed in front of the Outdoor Classroom.

This metal arch by Mark Couch covers the west end entrance to the Verna Pratt Wildflower Trail.

These gabion baskets are featured at the entrance of Lile's Garden. The design of Lile’s Garden is based on Athabascan beadwork, which features curved lines and bold, contrasting colors. These wire gabion baskets (from the Italian word ‘gabbione,’ which means "large cage") mimic the porcupine quills that were part of the looms used by Athabascans in making their artistic creations.

Listening to Stone is made of salvaged steel and remnant stone. You can find this sculpture at the intersection of the Trailside and Lower Perennial Gardens. This piece was installed in the Summer of 2021 by local artist Chad Taylor and his team, Intrinsic Landscapes. The abrasive edges of the stone and rustic finish of the steel meld beautifully with the surrounding blooms, especially at the golden hour. On loan to the Garden this artwork is available for purchase in our gift shop.

This locally acquired 1947 Chevy is part of the design of the surrounding Anchorage Heritage Garden. The Anchorage Heritage Garden celebrates the 2015 Centennial. This charming recreation of an old-style Anchorage Garden depicts the lush plantings of vegetables, annuals, and perennials common in Anchorage from 1915-1950. The bed of the truck is used to display flowers during spring and summer months.

This unique bike wheel statue was created by local artist Garrett Perkins and is featured along the Paved Loop Path by the Greenhouse. Garret is a local artist, metal fabricator, and co-founder of Spenard and Gamorrah. He creates distinctive sculptural and kinetic metalworks. Other artworks by Garrett Perkins are the Garden’s fire pits seen each winter. Garrett used recycled bicycle wheels and chains to create this amazing tree sculpture.