Georgeson peonies and wine fundraiser set for July 21

July 13, 2017

Marmian Grimes

Wine and peonies were served up at the Wine and Peonies in the Garden event.
Wine and peonies were served up at the Wine and Peonies in the Garden event.


The Georgeson Botanical Garden Society will host an evening of food, wine and peonies Friday, July 21.

Wine and Peonies in the Garden will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Georgeson Botanical Garden at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The fundraiser will include a short tour of the garden, finger foods, wine and a peony bouquet. Tickets are $25 and are available at the event. The money raised will support garden operations.

Joy Morrison, who is coordinating the second-annual event, said food and wine will be served in the Beistline Pavilion. The garden is located at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, 117 West Tanana Drive. For more information, call Morrison at 907-687-4493 or email gbgardensuaf@gmail.com.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Debbie Carter, 907-474-5406, dscarter@alaska.edu