Juneau

Southeast Alaska is defined by the waters, islands, resources and people of the Inside Passage. Juneau is the state capital and largest city in the region, which includes 35 communities with just over 73,500 people, about a fifth of whom are Indigenous Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Tourism, mining and fisheries are the major industries.

Outreach includes programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; nutrition and integrated pest management.

Upcoming programs: 

Cooking and Exercising for Bone Health

Men and women experience a decrease in bone density with age, increasing the risk of broken bones and frailty. In this class, participants will learn about eating with bone health in mind as well as exercising to maintain bone density and improve balance. Women should understand these preventive strategies in their 30s and men in their 50s, but it's never too early or too late in life to improve bone health.

This free class is offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Diamond Park Loop, Juneau. The class will be repeated from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Juneau Public Library, 292 Marine Way, Juneau. It will be led by Sarah Lewis, health, home and family development agent for the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Sponsored and hosted by Juneau Public Libraries.

For more information, contact Lewis at 907-321-3396 or srlewis2@alaska.edu.

2026 Spring Kitchen Series 

Sarah Lewis will lead a series of six Spring Kitchen Zoom classes to help get you ready for the summer. 

Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m.: Simple & Effective Homemade Cleaners. $12
Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m.: Refrigerator Pickles. $12
Feb. 16, 5-7 p.m.: Probiotic Pickles. $12
Feb. 23, 5-7 p.m.: Spring Exercise. $12
March 9, 5-7 p.m.: Make Room in the Freezer, Part 1: Water Bath Canning Frozen Berries & Fruit. $12
March 16, 5-7 p.m.: Make Room in the Freezer, Part 2: Pressure Canning Frozen Fish and Game. $12

For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/SpringKitchenSeries