Georgeson Botanical Garden is a Special Place
Georgeson Botanical Garden is a nationally recognized botanical garden known for its abundance of herbs, ornamental trees, vegetables and flowers that flourish within 100 miles of the Arctic Circle. The farthest-north botanical garden, Georgeson is well-known for its work with peonies—which bloom in June and July—as well as its research, education and outreach about high-latitude horticulture. The garden is a popular summer destination for residents and tourists and hosts a wealth of special events.
Eight of the garden's acres are cultivated. It sits on the eastern side of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm—a facility established in 1906 that is part of the UAF Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station.
Take a stroll through a winter wonderland under the Arctic Lights at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
The garden will be festooned with lights from 5-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 19 through Jan. 18.
Visitors are encouraged to take a walk on the paths between the garden beds, which are tucked in snugly for the winter. Wildlife may wander through as well, so keep an eye out for moose, porcupines and other creatures that may be stirring on these cold winter nights.
Please stay on the paths and take care, as they may be icy or uneven, depending on weather conditions. Donations are encouraged. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, contact Lacey Higham, Georgeson directing manager, at lrhigham@alaska.edu or 907-474-6291.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Higham. 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.
About Georgeson Botanical Garden
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