Upcoming Events
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**Updated 11/22/2023**
Heritage Land Bank 2023 Work Program progress Alaska Natural Burial has been actively pursuing a parcel of Heritage Land Bank land (Parcel #2-156) since 2021. The Heritage Land Bank prioritizes projects through its Annual Work Program. Being listed on the 2023 Work Program makes our project a priority for HLB staff. The Work Program (Resolution AR 2023-235) was APPROVED by the Anchorage Assembly on 8/8/23. We're ready to get down to business with HLB. Heritage Land Bank is working on performing an interagency review of this parcel, to assess municipal need. |
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Past News and Events
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Global Green Burial Alliance's November Forum November 9, 2023 Alaska Natural Burial talks about our project's progress at the November Forum hosted by the Global Green Burial Alliance. The rest of the video is a deep-dive into memorial reef balls. Pretty interesting stuff! View the recording here. |
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Great Land Trust and the Potter Marsh Watershed Park October 26, 2023 At the October Heritage Land Bank meeting, Great Land Trust unveiled its plans for Potter Marsh Watershed Park. This exciting project will bring us one step closer to achieving a vision for this urban forest to remain wild in perpetuity. It's better for the wildlife, better for the Marsh, and better for the community. Great Land Trust's presentation at HLB can be viewed here. |
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Assembly Approval -- Heritage Land Bank 2023 Work Program
August 8, 2023
The Work Program (Resolution AR 2023-235) has been approved by the Anchorage Assembly. View the recording here.
Next steps -- getting down to business with HLB!
August 8, 2023
The Work Program (Resolution AR 2023-235) has been approved by the Anchorage Assembly. View the recording here.
Next steps -- getting down to business with HLB!
Assembly Work Session -- Heritage Land Bank 2023 Work Program
August 4, 2023
A productive Assembly Worksession! View the recording here.
Next step -- Assembly approval!
August 4, 2023
A productive Assembly Worksession! View the recording here.
Next step -- Assembly approval!
Heritage Land Bank 2023 Work Program
June 22, 2023
HLB Commissioners have approved a 2023 Work Program which includes Alaska Natural Burial. We received overwhelming public support for this project. There were more letters for Alaska Natural Burial than any other HLB project combined. The Work Program is not official until it has been approved by the Anchorage Assembly. Assembly date TBD.
June 22, 2023
HLB Commissioners have approved a 2023 Work Program which includes Alaska Natural Burial. We received overwhelming public support for this project. There were more letters for Alaska Natural Burial than any other HLB project combined. The Work Program is not official until it has been approved by the Anchorage Assembly. Assembly date TBD.
Heritage Land Bank 2023 Work Program 45-Day Public Comment Period
June 9, 2023
The 45-day public comment period is closed. Being on the 2023 Work Program will make Alaska Natural Burial a priority for HLB in 2023. HLB Commissioners will review all public comments and further discussion will occur in an upcoming HLB meeting.
June 9, 2023
The 45-day public comment period is closed. Being on the 2023 Work Program will make Alaska Natural Burial a priority for HLB in 2023. HLB Commissioners will review all public comments and further discussion will occur in an upcoming HLB meeting.
Hometown Alaska radio program
February 6, 2023
If you missed the live show, you can listen to the recording here.
February 6, 2023
If you missed the live show, you can listen to the recording here.
Alaska End-of-Life Alliance Kick-off Event
October 25, 2022
The Alaska End-of-Life Alliance is a new organization dedicated to educating, advocating, and supporting Alaskans in end-of-life care. This event will serve as an introduction to a broad range of end-of-life topics, followed by an interactive discussion of important community issues.
When: October 25 (Tuesday) from 6:30-7:30 pm -- doors open at 6
Where: Anchorage Museum SEED Lab -- 111 W 6th Avenue, Anchorage, 99501
October 25, 2022
The Alaska End-of-Life Alliance is a new organization dedicated to educating, advocating, and supporting Alaskans in end-of-life care. This event will serve as an introduction to a broad range of end-of-life topics, followed by an interactive discussion of important community issues.
When: October 25 (Tuesday) from 6:30-7:30 pm -- doors open at 6
Where: Anchorage Museum SEED Lab -- 111 W 6th Avenue, Anchorage, 99501
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Anchorage Museum presentation August 25, 2022 Alaska Natural Burial was honored to participate in the Pechakucha presentations as part of the Museum's Design Week programming. |
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Heritage Land Bank presentation July 28, 2022 Alaska Natural Burial has been working with the staff at Heritage Land Bank for several months now. Today we introduced the project to HLB's Advisory Commission. At an upcoming HLB meeting (date TBD), the Commissioners will vote on recommending disposition of HLB Parcel #2-156 to Alaska Natural Burial. To view Parcel #2-156 on a map, please visit this Muni site, click on 2022 Draft Maps, and find Parcel #2-156 on page 6. |
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Rabbit Creek Community Council presentation
June 9, 2022
Alaska Natural Burial presented to the Rabbit Creek Community Council and received excellent feedback from residents of the area, including recommendations for ecologically responsible site construction and sharing parking infrastructure with a nearby municipal park. You can view the RCCC's letter of support for Alaska Natural Burial here.
June 9, 2022
Alaska Natural Burial presented to the Rabbit Creek Community Council and received excellent feedback from residents of the area, including recommendations for ecologically responsible site construction and sharing parking infrastructure with a nearby municipal park. You can view the RCCC's letter of support for Alaska Natural Burial here.
1 Million Cups discussion
May 14, 2022
Alaska Natural Burial discussion hosted by 1 Million Cups. If you missed us on May 11, you can view the recording here.
1 Million Cups is a program to educate, engage, and inspire entrepreneurs around the country.
May 14, 2022
Alaska Natural Burial discussion hosted by 1 Million Cups. If you missed us on May 11, you can view the recording here.
1 Million Cups is a program to educate, engage, and inspire entrepreneurs around the country.
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Health TIE Open Innovation discussion March 10, 2022 If you missed the live session, you can check out the recording here About Health TIE:
Health TIE is a grassroots effort with the goal of connecting healthcare organizations, funders and change makers with entrepreneurs who have products and services to make healthcare access easier, lower cost and more efficient. |
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