Ubiquitous and appealing, hardy and healing: Fireweed is Alaska's native plant species superstar
Cherished for its beauty and utility, fireweed occurs throughout Alaska except for the far north above the Brooks Range.
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Cherished for its beauty and utility, fireweed occurs throughout Alaska except for the far north above the Brooks Range.
Sick of winter? Waiting for the snow to melt? Alaska’s native plants survived winter and are waiting too. Some, like pasqueflower, are so impatient they’ll push right through the snow.
The advent of agriculture roughly 11,500 years ago in the Middle East was a milestone for humankind - a revolution in diet and lifestyle that moved beyond the way hunter-gatherers had existed since Homo sapiens arose more than 300,000 years ago in Africa. While the scarcity of well-preserved human remains from the period preceding this turning point has made the diet of pre-agricultural people a bit of a mystery, new research is now providing insight into this question. Scientists reconstructed the dietary practices of one such culture from North Africa, surprisingly documenting a heavily pl...
Humpback Whales & Bubble Rings: An Invitation from a Watery World? Event is by donation with all collected proceeds going to the Longhouse for the People project. When: Thursday, 8 February 2024, 6:00 to 7:30pm. Arrive early for …
We will let you know when this event is rescheduled. Earthly Kinship Speaker Series:Join us on the 3rd Thursdays at Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum for a thought-provoking series of speakers on meaningful ecological matters. Sip cider while …