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’s presentation is part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension series “Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems.”
The seminar noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Elvey Building Globe Room and will also be streamed on Zoom. Registration is available at bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. 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. UAF 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: https://bit.ly/FoodSystemSeminar.
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