Anchorage Daily News

Fifth annual Bioneers in Alaska Conference: "Creating Sustainable Communities" will feature four workshops on local food and much more information on living sustainably, Friday-Sunday, University of Alaska Anchorage. Academic and continuing-education credits available. Scholarships and Work Exchange opportunities available. (677-9087, info@sustainak.org)

Primroses, presented by Mary Jo Burns, 2 p.m. Saturday, MTA, 480 Commercial Drive, Palmer. (522-3490)

Autumn Afternoon Hike to the Perch: Join volunteers Bob and Ann Fisher for an eight-mile round trip hike, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Eagle River Nature Center, end of Eagle River Road. Hikers should be in good shape but can be beginners. Hikers are advised to bring a daypack with snacks, water, wind/rain clothing and warm layers. The hike is limited to the first 12 people (at least 18 years old) who register. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. (694-2108)

History of the Iditarod Trail: Did you know that the entire Municipality of Anchorage from Girdwood to Eklutna is encircled and crossed by sections of the Iditarod National Historic Trail? Join Kevin Keeler, federal coordinator for the Iditarod National Historic Trail, in a presentation about the variety of historic routes in the greater Anchorage area, 2 p.m. Sunday, Eagle River Nature Center, end of Eagle River Road. Free program; $5 parking for nonmembers.

Alaska Master Gardener Association Anchorage Chapter meeting: Master Gardeners Gardens of Summer 2008 plus a mystery presentation by Annie Nevaldine, 7 p.m. Monday, Cooperative Extension Service, 2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Room 130. (786-6300)

Third annual Alaska Invasive Species Conference: Presenters from across the state as well as national speakers will talk about invasive species prevention and management, and what invasive species mean for Alaska, Monday-Thursday, Millennium Alaskan Hotel, 4800 Spenard Road. $140 for all three days or $50 per day. (786-6300, fndew@uaf.edu)

Anchorage TREErific meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. (treerificanchorage@yahoo.com)

Table Top Gardens, a class that's part of the ArtVenture series for cancer patients and their loved ones, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Providence Cancer Center, 3851 Piper St. (212-6870)

Homer Garden Club monthly meeting: Jaime Rodriguez, president of the Alaska Rock Garden Society, will talk about rock garden construction. 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Homer City Hall, 491 E. Pioneer Ave.

Alaska Orchid Society: Carson Whitlow will speak on slipper orchids, with a door prize of a flowering orchid, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St. If you are bringing plants for show-and-tell, you can set up at 7 p.m. Guests welcome.

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