Anchorage Daily News

Citizen Weed Warriors Weed Pull: Combat weeds in the city, 6 p.m. today, Goose Lake Park. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. (245-2373)

Wildflower Garden Club field trip: Tour Independence Mine and surrounding areas with Verna Pratt. Meet at 9 a.m. today at the Muldoon Fred Meyer; bring a camera, notebook and lunch. (gardencentral.org/asfgc/wildflowergardenclub)

Hardy Plant Sale: Peruse peonies, bleeding hearts and more for purchase, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Huffman Road and Pintail Street. Follow signs. (345-0146)

Lighthouse Gardens Tea: Explore the gardens and beautiful views at a riverfront home in Eagle River with a light meal and live music on the theme "Dragon's Fly," 3-7 p.m. Friday. $30; reservations required. Directions on ticket. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)

Introduction to Botanical Illustration: Botanist and illustrator Linda Ann Vorobik presents a free lecture, 6:30 p.m. Friday, and workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Workshop costs $120. (www.alaskabg.org)

Ikenobo School of Ikebana: The headmaster demonstrates floral arrangements, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Anchorage, 500 W. Third Ave. $25 for lecture and demonstration. (333-6701)

Alaska Rose Society Community Service: Join other rose lovers at a work party, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Centennial Rose Garden, Delaney Park Strip. Bring pruners, weeders and gloves. Free. (248-1624)

Annual Garden and Art Festival: This fourth annual event features workshops and demonstrations, food, entertainment, garden guru Ciscoe Morris from Seattle and garden-related vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19, Alaska State Fair grounds. $5, 12 and under free. (www. alaskastatefair.org, www.ciscoe.com)

Coyote Garden Tour: Enjoy Les Brake's Coyote Garden, featured in Horticulture Magazine, Sunset, Country Gardens and Gardens Illustrated, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19 and noon- 5 p.m. July 20. Call for directions and details. Donations requested to benefit Alaska Botanical Garden and Willow Garden Club. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)

Park maintenance: Help maintain Anchorage parks with TREErific. E-mail for information. (TREErific anchorage@yahoo.com)

Ongoing Events

Discovery Duffels: Families and groups with kids ages 4-9 can check out a duffel bag containing a variety of activities for kids, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Sept. 27, Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Free, but you will need to surrender a driver's license while you have the bag. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)

Storytime in the Garden: Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers hear nature stories in the garden, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 3, Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Free; canceled if it's raining. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)

Alaska Botanical Garden Guided Tours: 1 p.m. daily and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 13, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)

Meetings

AkCANWIN (Citizens Against Noxious Weeds Invading the North) meets the second Thursday of the month, 3:30 p.m., BLM field office. (245-2372, akcanwin@aol.com)

Alaska Master Gardeners meets the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., UAF Cooperative Extension Service, 2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd. (786-6300, alaskamaster gardeners.org)

Alaska Orchid Society: Meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to show and tell about orchid plants, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St. Free.

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