Georgeson Botanical Garden

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On the edge of campus is the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, where the university dabbles in growing vegetables of mythical proportions, and small grains like barley, wheat and oats that seem best suited for the short Alaskan growing seasons. Ironically, the station's grain fields are ideal places to spot Sandhill cranes, an endangered species in the rest of the country.

On the station grounds is the 5-acre Georgeson Botanical Garden, a perfect picnicking spot that's a riot of wildflowers, herbs, fruits and gigantic vegetables. You can look around independently anytime during opening hours, and guided tours are offered on Fridays at .

To reach the station take Tanana Loop west from the lower campus, bear left at the fork onto W Tanana Dr and continue for a mile.