Here we will list opportunities for Master Gardeners looking for
volunteer hours, or just the fun of helping others while practicing
gardening in Fairbanks.
Included are also a few paid positions. Links are emails or go to pages or other sites with more information.
Plant Study in North
Pole
The Alaska Division of Public Health is recruiting North Pole area
gardeners for the gardening/plant study:
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PEOPLE POTENTIALLY INTERESTED IN GARDENING PROJECT
The Technical Project Team is planning to sample some fruits and
vegetables from people’s gardens this summer, to measure sulfolane levels
in foods. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services will provide
feedback about the levels of sulfolane in individual participants’ crops,
and whether they are safe to eat. Summary information and guidance will
also be given to the community as a whole, based on the results. Would you
be interested in participating in our gardening study? If so, please fill
out this form and return it by mail, fax, or e-mail to: Nim Ha, Health
Educator Alaska DHSS, Section of Epidemiology 3601 C Street, Suite 540
Anchorage, AK 99503
e-mail: nim.ha@alaska.gov
fax: (907) 562-7802
phone: (907) 269-8028
Please note: 1. Depending on the degree of interest, participants may need
to be randomly chosen from the group of potential volunteers. 2. Sample
results will be shared with Flint Hills Refinery and with the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation. Any information shared with the
State is subject to a request from the public to view. 1. Are you or will
you be growing your own vegetables (food crops) this summer?
If NO, then stop
If Yes, go to next question
2. Are you, or will you, be using your well water to grow at least some
(if not all) of your vegetables?
If NO, then stop
If YES, go to next question
3. What is the level of sulfolane in your well water?
___ parts per billion (ppb)
___ don’t know
4. Where do you grow your vegetables? (check all that apply) __ outside
in a garden plot __ in a greenhouse __ indoors (e.g. house)
5. Which vegetables will you be growing?
__ lettuce
__ tomatoes
__ others [please list]
6. When do you think your earliest crop will be ready for harvest (make
you best guess)?
Month _______ Day _______
7. What vegetable(s) would be ready by that date (please list)?
8. Name:
Physical address:
Mailing address:
Phone:
Email:
9. If we have more questions about your vegetable garden, what is the
best way to reach you?
__ phone
__ email
10. Please let us know any other advice or feedback here. Thank you for
your interest!
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 269-8028
nim.ha@alaska.gov
Weed Smackdown
Posted 5/23/10: On June 26th from 10am - 1pm the Fairbanks
Cooperative Weed Management Area, along with other community partners,
is hosting the first ever WEED SMACKDOWN! The Weed Smackdown is a
competitive weed pull and there will be PRIZES and LUNCH for all
participants! This event will be a fun way to help reduce invasive
plant infestations in the borough's newest recreation area: Tanana Lakes
in South Fairbanks. Participation in the Weed Smackdown will also be a
great way for you to learn more about invasive plants and get involved
in their management in our community. It will also be an excellent way
to explore the future rec area and see all its potential! We would love
to see you there!
For an info letter, registration form, and a fact sheet on the Tanana
Lakes Rec Area call Darcy at - 474-5702
Volunteers at Creamer's
Field
Posted 4/20: We are looking for help with the Creamer's vegetable
garden this season. We need assistance through out the summer starting and
maintaining the "Anna Creamer" historical garden area. All produce is
donated to the local soup kitchen. Over the years many visitors to
Creamers enjoy viewing the garden and it enhances the historical
perspective of Creamer's Dairy. For more information please contact Alexis
Runstadler at the Visitor's Center, 452-5162.
2nd Annual Fairbanks
Rescue Mission Garden Planting.
Posted 4/19: On June 5th at 9: am They are in need of compost, fertilizer, seedlings
starts (vegetables and flowers), volunteer to help plant. See
flier for
additional information. Or contact:
MIcheline Patterson
907-456-6646
micheline@kenmurray.com
Volunteers at the
Georgeson Botanical Garden
Volunteers
Needed for Planting, 2010
Are you a fan of composting? Do you think you can get others excited
about composting? Do you have 2 hours to spare on either Saturday April 24th
or May 22nd? Then we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
Interior Alaska Green Star needs help at their compost education booth at
the Randy Smith Garden Fair (April 24th) and at the IAGS Recycling Round-up
& Compost Fair (May 22nd).
Green Star would like to promote backyard composting as a way to divert
organic waste material from the landfill, reduce greenhouse gas production
and transfer of heavy metals through anaerobic acid leachate, plus reduce
the carbon footprint created by hauling waste to the landfill. Yes, you can
save the world by simply composting!
More simply put, Green Star is promoting composting because it is good for
the earth and you don’t have to be a master gardener to do it. But it sure
helps to know one! We are looking for volunteers to talk one on one with
people visiting the compost booth (April 24th) and volunteers to help at the
drop off station at the compostable material drop off station (May 22nd).
Also, throughout the school year, we always need help with classroom
presentations - this year we are adding a new presentation about the
benefits and biology of composting!
Please drop us a line if you are interested in volunteering with Interior
Alaska Green Star!
