Alaska Common Ground's Climate Action Series
What can we do to reduce emissions, save money and the planet? Join us for a continuing discussion of Anchorage’s Climate Action Plan and how you can take action.
Food Systems
Thursday, March 25, 7 – 8:30 pm
Alaska Common Ground, in partnership with UAA/APU Books of the Year, is continuing this series with a discussion of our Food System. The sector goal is to: “Support local, sustainable food systems.” Join us for a dynamic, rapid-fire panel featuring 15 local organizations discussing how their work supports the Muni’s goal and how you can get involved. You won’t want to miss it!
• Moderated by Micah Hahn, UAA and UAA/APU Books of the Year.
Panelists:
• Edible Alaska
• Arctic Harvest Deliveries
• Alaska Food Hub
• Yarducopia
• Anchor Gardens
• Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association
• Space Farming Institute
• Anchorage Urban Sustainability Farm (MOA/HLB)
• Alaska Native Tribal Health Corporation
• Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program Alaska
• The Alaska Hunting Collective
• Intertribal Agriculture Council
• UAF Cooperative Extension Service; Health Home & Family Development Program
• AgAlaska, Alaska Village Initiatives
• Alaska Food Policy Council
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Consumption & Solid Waste
Thursday, April 29, 7 – 8:30 pm
We'll finish this series with a discussion of how we can reduce our waste and learn how to compost.
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Information, including video, available from the first two events here.
Registration and additional resources, can be found on our website and Facebook page. We are very grateful to our sponsors and partners who have made this series possible. Thank you!
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REAP's 2021 Spring Speaker Series
Every other Wednesday in March and April Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is hosting events discussing relevant energy related issues from local, regional and national experts. All events are free of charge and will be held at noon via Zoom webinars. Pre-registration is required. More information.
Event dates and topics - Wednesdays at noon:
- March 24: Alaska’s Green Bank: An update on the latest efforts to create a green bank in Alaska. (REGISTER HERE) – Speakers include Chris Rose (REAP) and national green bank experts
- April 7: Federal Energy Legislation: An in-depth look at the 2020 Energy Bill
- April 21: Where the Jobs Are: Clean Energy Jobs in Alaska (Registration Coming Soon) – Speakers include Chris McConnell of REAP’s ANEEE Program
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Alaska Common Ground's Annual Meeting
Monday, April 5, 2021 6:30 to 8 pm
At this meeting we’ll share updates about our efforts from the past year and take a look ahead including to our 30th Anniversary. We’ll also feature a timely presentation on Alaska’s fiscal crisis, a topic we have been raising awareness about since the organization was founded 30 years ago. All are welcome, whether or not you are an ACG member.
To join us, please register here or click the button below.
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Pick.Click.Give. to Advance an Engaged Alaskan Democracy!
The deadline to apply for your PFD is March 31, 2021. When you apply, or even if you have already applied, please consider a donation to ACG through Pick.Click.Give. These donations provide much needed support to Alaska Common Ground. Thank you!
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