Anchorage Soil & Water Conservation District

08/11/2026

The Airport Heights volunteer crew has been doing an amazing job removing invasive bird cherry from Tikishla Park. They are also working on revegetating with native plants. 🌱🎉

08/08/2026

Looking to get outside today?

Join us for a w**d pull at Tikishla Park on August 8th from 10-1pm!

Register here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/660805 or just show up!

Volunteers will be manually removing and bagging invasive plants from Anchorage's Parks. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Tools, gloves, and garbage bags will be provided by event hosts.

Invasive plants of focus: European Bird Cherry (Prunus padus), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), and Bird Vetch (Vicia cracca)

Tikishla Park

Meet at the parking lot by the Scotty Gomez Hockey Rink. There are only a few parking spots - street parking will be required.

For more volunteer opportunities: https://pointapp.org/orgs/5686

08/06/2026

Shout out to the gardeners of Chanshtnu Muldoon for a very successful vetch pull last night! They loved uncovering the roses, yarrow, lupine, and other native plants. Reach out if you want help organizing something in your neighborhood, and check out the "What The Vetch, Anchorage?!" Facebook group.

07/31/2026

We were thrilled to host a student group from Travel for Teens for their service projects: removing bird cherry from Valley of the Moon park and organizing and cleaning in our native plant nursery! Teen power is amazing! 🦾 🙏 ❤️

07/31/2026

Such a great project from Anchorage Parks and Recreation and the Anchorage Park Foundation! We're so proud that plants from our nursery are part of this!

07/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Native Plant Sale such a success!

A special thank you to the Alaska Native Plant Society, Bear Mountain Forest Nursery, Government Hill Commons & Orchard, and our experienced Alaska native plant growers.

You all helped create a welcoming space to learn about, explore, and celebrate Alaska's native plants.

Our community is stronger when we come together. 💚

07/28/2026

Our Invasive Species Team is out in Hope this week helping landowners remove and treat their invasive cherry trees!

Have a property in Hope in need of a little TLC? Let us know!

The list of landowners requesting help with their invasive chokecherry trees keeps on growing - it's not too late for you to get in on it, too!

Also, also...the Kenai Peninsula Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area - KP CISMA is collecting information about escaped chokecherry trees. If you see one growing in the wild (as in, not purposely planted in a yard, park, parking lot, etc.), tell them about it by clicking on the "REPORT A WILD TREE" button at www.kenaiinvasives.org.

07/23/2026

Come get your hands dirty! From sowing seeds and transplanting to designing garden beds and collecting seed, there's something for everyone.

07/22/2026

🌲 Every spruce deserves a forever home!🌲

07/21/2026

We're excited to welcome Josh Smith and Bear Mountain Forest Nursery to our Native Plant Sale!

Join us Saturday, July 25th, from 10am to 1pm at Government Hill Commons & Orchard (803 Erickson Street).

Stop by his booth to browse a diverse selection of plants that support resilient landscapes and local food security. Ask Josh how ecology influences the way he grows plants!

Come celebrate Alaska's native plants while supporting our local growers who help bring them into our communities. We hope to see you there!