Urban Harvest

Fresh produce being pickled

Urban... suburban... self-sufficient... sustainable...

Don't be defined by where you live but by how you live. The Anchorage Museum’s Urban Harvest series teaches traditional skills for modern sustainable living. Create home remedies or a low-waste kitchen, bee-keep, or harvest and preserve food. Learn traditional skills, their rich histories and cultural influences.

Programs change seasonally and will appear below when scheduled.

Class Offerings

Urban Harvest: Stinging Nettle String—Making Wild Nettle Fiber

5 - 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 & noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 — In-Person

Wild nettles have been used worldwide for generations as a fiber source for textiles. Learn about the history and process of transforming nettles into fiber...

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How To Survive Presents Urban Harvest: Low Waste Kitchens

5:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 — In-Person

A low-waste kitchen is a practical way to partake in climate-informed habits. In this hands-on class, participants will create an alternative to plastic wrap to...

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