In this video, we take Alaska Homestead Academy members through the beautiful, hands-on process of making Ivan Chai; a traditional Russian fermented herbal tea made from fireweed. You’ll learn how to transform this vibrant plant into a rich, floral, caffeine-free tea with deep cultural roots. Perfect for homesteaders, foragers, or anyone looking to reconnect with…

Our community is RICH with local producers - from food to flowers - and they are excited to open up their businesses to you! Grab a coffee and a friend and spend the day touring farms and gardens local to the Big Lake area. It's going to be fun, informative, and it's a great way…

Learn how to graft your own Alaska fruit trees so you can fill your orchard affordably. Each grafting class only has 13 openings, so please look carefully at the dates and times to make sure you choose the right ones for you. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL TAKE HOME ONE GRAFTED APPLE TREE AND ONE GRAFTED PLUM…