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SUMMARY:Learning to Grow Mushrooms with Far North Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Ground Alaska and Far North Fungi for a fun morning learning all about growing mushrooms both indoors and outdoors – and then plant some to take home! \nSaturday\, March 28th\, 2026 \n10:00a & 1:00p \nRegister here! https://www.tixtree.com/e/hands-on-mushroom-growing-7ee77ed5b377 \nCome join Allison Dunbar and Gabriel DeGange of Far North Fungi for a hands-on mushroom growing class! Far North Fungi has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially in Alaska since 2017. The lecture portion of the class will cover fungal ecology\, how this translates to agriculture\, and where the future of farming fungi is headed. After the lecture portion\, participants will enter the mushroom lab\, and create a mushroom kit to take home; and receive care instructions so that they can be harvesting fresh mushrooms at home in as little as 3 weeks. \nClick here to purchase your ticket!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/learning-to-grow-mushrooms-with-far-north-fungi/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260331T190000
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SUMMARY:DEMYSTIFYING DETOX AND GUT HEALTH with Emily Foster\, Alaska Wellness Woman
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, Emily Foster from Alaska Wellness Woman will guide us through the basics of functional digestive anatomy\, and how it plays a role in parasite protocols and healthy detoxification. \nWe’ll finish with a Q&A—so come ready with your questions! \nAnd it’s all FREE! \nThere will be prizes\, samples\, and we’re even going to give away some expo tickets! \nBe sure to sign up to save your spot. See you there! \nPlan to come early and grab dinner at Susitna Brewing before class – their burgers and pizza are our family’s favorite! And if you’re feeling fancy\, their steak is pure perfection! \nGet tickets here!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/demystifying-detox-and-gut-health-with-emily-foster-alaska-wellness-woman/
LOCATION:Susitna Brewing Cafe Room\, 5120 S Big Lake Rd.\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260404T160000
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SUMMARY:FRUIT TREE PRUNING & SPRING ORCHARD MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION:In this awesome\, interactive class\, you’re going to learn all about spring orchard maintenance including how to look for winter damage and what to do about it. \nThen\, you’ll have a lesson on pruning that will help you with your home orchard to achieve maximum production and disease resistance. \nYou will be asked to determine how you would prune a tree and then have the opportunity to do the pruning yourself. \nThis is to help you build confidence in your own orchard. \nThis is NOT a classroom lecture class. You need to bring your snowshoes and dress warm because you’re going to get to work hands-on in the orchard with Gene. \nGet tickets here!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/fruit-tree-pruning-spring-orchard-maintenance/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260331T163857Z
CREATED:20260331T163826Z
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SUMMARY:FRUIT TREE PRUNING & SPRING ORCHARD MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION:In this awesome\, interactive class\, you’re going to learn all about spring orchard maintenance including how to look for winter damage and what to do about it. \nThen\, you’ll have a lesson on pruning that will help you with your home orchard to achieve maximum production and disease resistance. \nYou will be asked to determine how you would prune a tree and then have the opportunity to do the pruning yourself. \nThis is to help you build confidence in your own orchard. \nThis is NOT a classroom lecture class. You need to bring your snowshoes and dress warm because you’re going to get to work hands-on in the orchard with Gene. \nGet tickets here!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/117244/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T164329Z
CREATED:20260331T164329Z
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SUMMARY:PORK & PANTRY with Tandy Hogate
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make homemade sausage from ground pork and how to make homemade bacon\, too! \nOnce you’ve tried them\, you won’t go back! It’s more economical\, it’s healthier\, and the flavor simply can’t be beat. \nAfter you know all about making sausage and bacon\, we’ll talk in-depth about filling your pantry with good\, Alaska products. I’ll give ideas\, recommendations\, and even some recipes! Plus\, we’ll talk about how to do all this on a budget. \nAnd it’s all FREE! \nThere will be prizes\, samples\, and we’re even going to give away some expo tickets! \nBe sure to sign up to save your spot. See you there! \nPlan to come early and grab dinner at Susitna Brewing before class – their burgers and pizza are our family’s favorite! And if you’re feeling fancy\, their steak is pure perfection! \nGet tickets here!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/pork-pantry-with-tandy-hogate/
LOCATION:Susitna Brewing Cafe Room\, 5120 S Big Lake Rd.\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:MILK CULTURING AND CHEESEMAKING with Tandy Hogate
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wondered how to make your own cultured milk products and cheese (and why you would even want to)\, be sure to grab a spot in this FREE class! This is my very favorite class to teach because it’s really very simple! \nAfter the demonstration\, we’ll follow up with a Q&A time to hopefully answer all of your cheesemaking questions! \nAnd it’s all FREE! \nThere will be prizes\, samples\, and we’re even going to give away some expo tickets! \nBe sure to sign up to save your spot. See you there! \nPlan to come early and grab dinner at Susitna Brewing before class – their burgers and pizza are our family’s favorite! And if you’re feeling fancy\, their steak is pure perfection! \nGet tickets here!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/milk-culturing-and-cheesemaking-with-tandy-hogate/
LOCATION:Susitna Brewing Cafe Room\, 5120 S Big Lake Rd.\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171752Z
CREATED:20240122T205758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171752Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING OPEN HOUSE & PLANT PICKUP WEEKEND!
DESCRIPTION:It’s our favorite time of year\, when all of the planning we did over the winter is finally just about ready to be put into fruition! \nIf you pre-ordered plants from us for spring pickup – you can pick them up at this event. If you need orchard plants\, hanging baskets\, perennial veggies\, or if you just want to come tour the farm – we’d love to have you! We will have lots to see and do! \nFriday May 8th \n10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSaturday May 9th \n10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday May 10th \n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/spring-open-house-plant-pickup-weekend/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260525T235959
DTSTAMP:20260219T062054Z
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SUMMARY:2026 SPRING ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 SPRING ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO\n\nTHE 3rd ANNUAL ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO & MARKETPLACE\nMark your calendars and grab your tickets early for the best pricing!\n\n\n\nWe’re doing Memorial Weekend up BIG at the 2026 Alaska Homestead Expo & Marketplace by expanding the Expo to FOUR full days! There’s something for everyone from shopping to classes\, demonstrations\, plenty of social time\, and connecting with likeminded Alaskans. \n\nFind the schedule of events & ticket details here: https://commongroundalaska.com/alaska-homestead-expo/
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo/
LOCATION:Big Lake Lions Club\, 2942 S Lions Ct\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012041Z
CREATED:20260722T012041Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY STONE SOUP & SALAD
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy each other’s bounty and make a community soup!\nDETAILS:Come to the farm between 12 and 12:30 to add your very own veggies to the soup. If you have greens or salad add-ons we’ll take those\, too!\nMake sure your veggies are clean and chopped and ready to be added to the soup or salad.\nWe will supply the meat and broth for the soup as well as plates\, bowls\, silverware\, salad dressing\, etc.\nIf you contribute to the soup\, you get your meal for free! If you don’t have anything to contribute – that’s okay! Lunch for you will be $10 and will include a bowl of soup and a plate of salad.\nWhat a fun way to enjoy a community meal – and everyone’s bounty!\nWe can’t wait to see what kinds of soup/salad we can create!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/community-stone-soup-salad/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012701Z
CREATED:20260722T012701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T012701Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY STONE SOUP & SALAD
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy each other’s bounty and make a community soup!\nDETAILS:Come to the farm between 12 and 12:30 to add your very own veggies to the soup. If you have greens or salad add-ons we’ll take those\, too!\nMake sure your veggies are clean and chopped and ready to be added to the soup or salad.\nWe will supply the meat and broth for the soup as well as plates\, bowls\, silverware\, salad dressing\, etc.\nIf you contribute to the soup\, you get your meal for free! If you don’t have anything to contribute – that’s okay! Lunch for you will be $10 and will include a bowl of soup and a plate of salad.\nWhat a fun way to enjoy a community meal – and everyone’s bounty!\nWe can’t wait to see what kinds of soup/salad we can create!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/community-stone-soup-salad-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012837Z
CREATED:20260722T012837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T012837Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY STONE SOUP & SALAD
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy each other’s bounty and make a community soup!\nDETAILS:Come to the farm between 12 and 12:30 to add your very own veggies to the soup. If you have greens or salad add-ons we’ll take those\, too!\nMake sure your veggies are clean and chopped and ready to be added to the soup or salad.\nWe will supply the meat and broth for the soup as well as plates\, bowls\, silverware\, salad dressing\, etc.\nIf you contribute to the soup\, you get your meal for free! If you don’t have anything to contribute – that’s okay! Lunch for you will be $10 and will include a bowl of soup and a plate of salad.\nWhat a fun way to enjoy a community meal – and everyone’s bounty!\nWe can’t wait to see what kinds of soup/salad we can create!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/community-stone-soup-salad-3/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T011354Z
CREATED:20260722T011354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011354Z
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SUMMARY:ALASKA APPLE FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first annual ALASKA APPLE FESTIVAL! \nSpend the day with friends and family on the farm! \nTwo dates to choose from: \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12 from noon – 6 pm \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19 from noon – 6 pm \n$15/person $60/family \nIncluded with your ticket: \n\nA cup of fresh squeezed apple cider (includes one cup for each family member with the family pass)\nA DIY Caramal apple bar (have fun making your very own creation!)\nGames & Activities\nCider pressing demonstrations\nApple preservation demonstrations\nPhotography stations\n\nAlso happening during the festival: \n\nFood trucks\nApple pie baking contest\nApple cider doughnuts for sale\nVendors\n… and more!\n\nGrab your tickets soon – our farm is small and tickets are limited.
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/alaska-apple-festival/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T011608Z
CREATED:20260722T011608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011608Z
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SUMMARY:ALASKA APPLE FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first annual ALASKA APPLE FESTIVAL! \nSpend the day with friends and family on the farm! \nTwo dates to choose from: \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12 from noon – 6 pm \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19 from noon – 6 pm \n$15/person $60/family \nIncluded with your ticket: \n\nA cup of fresh squeezed apple cider (includes one cup for each family member with the family pass)\nA DIY Caramal apple bar (have fun making your very own creation!)\nGames & Activities\nCider pressing demonstrations\nApple preservation demonstrations\nPhotography stations\n\nAlso happening during the festival: \n\nFood trucks\nApple pie baking contest\nApple cider doughnuts for sale\nVendors\n… and more!\n\nGrab your tickets soon – our farm is small and tickets are limited.
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/alaska-apple-festival-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground Alaska Farmstead\, 6189 S. Carat\, Big Lake\, AK\, 99652\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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