Seminar highlights botanical garden’s role in food system
Laura Weingartner
907-474-6009
Jan. 29, 2026
A presentation by the Georgeson Botanical Garden’s directing manager will highlight the garden’s role in strengthening food security in the state.
Lacey Higham holds one of the many peonies grown at Georgeson Botanical Garden every summer.
Lacey Higham’s presentation is part of the 51’ Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension series “Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems.”
The seminar will be on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building Globe Room and will also be streamed on Zoom. Registration is available at . All those registered will receive the recorded presentation.
The Georgeson Botanical Garden is part of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, which was established in 1906 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to explore the agricultural potential of Alaska. 51 now owns the farm. The garden showcases the research being conducted at the farm and provides opportunities for the community focused on education, exploration and play.
Higham will share examples of how the Georgeson Botanical Garden has helped with efforts to cultivate and distribute food, celebrate new crops and engage the community. She seeks to create new opportunities for partnerships with researchers, organizations and community members.
IANRE hosts the monthly “Circumpolar Connections” seminar series, with short presentations followed by open discussion to encourage audience participation and interdisciplinary connection. More information about the series is available on the website: .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
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