Gathering berries is not permitted on Campbell Tract in Anchorage or along the Trans Alaska Pipeline System corridor. Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map. We bake them, freeze them, can them, the possibilities are almost endless. 2022 status: opening date 4/30 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Nunn Better U-Pick CherriesThis spot has two locations so check which one is open before you head over. Also, consider picking up a book with lots of pictures. Many come to fish and with good reason. Sign-up for any of the following email series to help plan your Alaska trip. Cherries are $3.50/lbs. Season: May through June. WebAlaska Berries was the first, and currently is the only, winery in the state that is certified as Alaska Grown. We believe the best memories are created when families do fun things together. Janice Chumley, integrated pest management technician for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service office in Soldotna, points out low-bush lingonberries, pictured below, to a crowd of participants in a berry identification walk Monday afternoon at Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna. Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. until cherries run outOnline: nunnbetterfarms.com. The Mining Journal. community or church kid's consignment sale, Valentine's Day information, facts and fun. (Hint: you can go to blm.gov/visit and search for berries). Messages. A family friendly activity would be to strike off into the tundra and search for berries. Once you decide where you want to pick berries, you can get your permit from the nearest BLM office either in person or by mail. I live in Wasilla, so any place with in 30-50 miles would be best. Alaskas bears love berries too. The Kenai Peninsula in Alaska has it all, from towering peaks and spectacular glaciers to brilliant fjords, gorgeous national parks, and a wealth of wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, bears, bald eagles, and more. Pease RanchBrentwoodAlso in Brentwood is Pease Ranch where you can find berry picking and cherries as well. Don't forget to come back in the fall to snag your pumpkins! If you dont want to wait that long, you can gather them and leave them overnight in the freezer or keep them that way until you need them. Do not try to vacuum-package berries unfrozen. Make sure to pick through and discard those berries. Oh yes and birdland organic seeds. They are also great in jams, preserves, jellies, and syrups. Joined. Alaskas bears love berries too. WebFor local beer go to Kenai River Brewing after the drive and pick up a growler to enjoy at the end of your drive at our resort. See our companion website to find a local Medicinal uses: Strawberries are high in Vitamin C and A, so are excellent if youve frozen them for over the winter. Cautions: Do not use the wilted leaves. copied their information form here and usually do not ever update. As an Amazon Associate I earn Highlights plus less visited destinations. Don't forget tocome back in the fall for apple picking! We can only assume that thimbleberries were a welcome addition There are two campsites near Bench Lake and Johnson Lake. EARTHseed FarmSebastopolFormerly known as Gabriel Farm, this spot offers a u-pick program for members. of the programming, web design and updates myself. Purchasing a $50 membership grants you ongoing access to visit EARTHseed farm to pick and harvest your own fresh organic fruit, tour their beautiful site and enjoy a wonderful meal with your family and friends. Berry Island FarmGilroyThis small organic u-pick farm offers blackberries, strawberries and ollalieberries for picking, along with veggies depending on the season. Enjoy this guide to berry picking in Alaska, while it is not exhaustive, it should get you off on the right foot to enjoy healthy berries and keep you from stumbling into trouble. Teams from Nome, Wasatch Academy, Chevak, and Hooper Bay played in the event. Reservations required. Strawberries keep flowering and fruiting for a long time however they slowdown in the middle of summer. The seed on a cranberry will be a flattened stone shape, while the baneberrys seed will be crescent shaped. Bryant Blueberry Farm is always a great spot to pick blueberries, currents and tayberries with the kids on a warm summer day. Ill be honest with you guys, there are no cranberries here. Check website for udpates before going. We have some benches around our fire pit and other assorted chairs, but if you have camp chairs to bring, that would be great! The farm also has chickens, sheep, cows and horses. WebThe Goal of our project was to develop predictive models to identify potential blueberry habitat on the southern tip the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska using model predictions, field