Alaska Botanical Garden
About
Alaska Botanical Garden - 110 Acres of Sub-Arctic Botanical Collection
110-acre botanical garden in east Anchorage adjacent to the BLM Campbell Tract. The garden showcases native sub-arctic plants, perennials adapted to Alaska's growing conditions, and forest trails through the surrounding wooded area.
Programs for Kids
Programming through Alaska Botanical Garden. Programs include:
- Summer camps (outdoor classroom + nearby trails and creeks)
- Field trips
- Sustainable gardening classes
- Camp activities focused on environmental awareness and stewardship
What's Included
- 110 acres of sub-arctic plant collections
- Outdoor classroom
- Forest trails through Campbell Tract
- Naturalist-led camp sessions
Experience
Anchorage families use the Botanical Garden as a summer outdoor destination, with all camps held outdoors leveraging the Alaska light hours. The Campbell Airstrip Road location is in east Anchorage, sharing entrance with Benny Benson School parking.