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It is no small project to disassemble a $2 million aerial gondola from an Austrian ski resort and ship it to Juneau. On this Friday’s Juneau Afternoon… a behind-the-scenes look at this massive undertaking — and plans to install it, once it arrives sometime in September. Also in this program: Marie Drake Planetarium’s presentation on…

Michaela Goade catapulted into the national spotlight last year for her illustrations in We are Water Protectors, which won a Caldecott Medal “for most distinguished American picture book for children.” Goade now lives in Sitka and on this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, she talks about the release of her new book, Berry Song, a story she…

Part 1: Berry Song: In search of tlékw, or berries.

Guests: Michaela Goade, author and illustrator.
  Michael Goade’s new book, Berry Song, was inspired by her childhood memories of picking “tléikw,” or berries, in Southeast Alaska with her grandmother. Goade says her book also incorporates the traditional values of food gathering on Tlingit Aaní, which is rooted in respect, reciprocity and balance. She hopes Berry Song will encourage readers to…

Part 2: Climate Fair for a Cool Planet: Saturday, July 23rd at the Whale.

Guests: Flordelino Langundino, Artistic Director for Theater Alaska. Hali Duran, Choreographer. Mike Tobin, 350Juneau board member.
    Theater Alaska and 350Juneau team up for an afternoon of live theater, dance and music to encourage the community to do its part in fighting climate change.   The event is called Climate Fair for a Cool Planet. It will be held at Bill Overstreet Park, also known as “The Whale,” on Saturday, July…

Part 3: Juneau Police: Recent traffic deaths cause for concern.

Guests: Lt. Jeremy Weske, Juneau Police Department.
After a cluster of traffic deaths, Juneau Police give safety reminders and talk about preparations for Ironman Alaska, a run-swim-bike triathlon coming to Juneau next month.

Part 4: Juneau Animal Rescue’s “Hairball Masque-Fur-ade” features wine and beer tasting and art auction.

Guests: Samantha Blankenship, Executive Director
How you can help Juneau Animal Rescue care for dogs, cats and other critters in need of aid — and have fun at the same time. Also an update on the dire need for people to adopt cats. With more than 130 cats brought to the shelter since April — and only 12 claimed by…

With both plants, the shoots, tips and leaves are edible and delicious in salads and sauces.

Juneau Disc Golf  recently installed a temporary course at Treadwell Historic Park to test the waters for expansion of the sport. It’ll be up for a public review this fall. On  this Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at how this new use of the park is working and plans to install permanent courses in Juneau…

Part 1: Efforts to expand disc golf in Juneau.

Guests: Shannon Crossley, Juneau Disc Golf Communications Director.
  Earlier this year, Juneau Disc Golf taught about a thousand Juneau middle-schoolers how to play the game. The group hopes to start up high school teams or clubs this fall and is asking for public input on developing new courses.  

Part 2: The Master’s Faire: Medieval fantasy and fun.

Guests: Sorcha Hazelton, Master’s Faire coordinator.
  From sword fights, to lords and ladies holding court, there’s a chance to experience days of yore at the Master’s Faire. It will be held on Saturday at the Juneau Masonic Center. Costumes are definitely encouraged at this fundraiser for the Rainbow Girls and other Masonic community programs.        

Part 3: Juneau Public Library summer programs.

Guests: Margaret Luedke, Programs and Marketing Coordinator, Juneau Public Library.
  The Juneau Public Library is offering lots of programs this summer to keep kids reading, as well as a number of activities for the whole family.

Part 4: Juneau bird behaviors: Never a dull moment.

Guests: Brenda Wright, programs manager, Juneau Audubon Society.
  Brenda Wright from the Juneau Audubon Society keeps an eye out for the subtle changes in the world of birds. Recently she was delighted to spot Tennessee Warblers, which are not seen in these parts very often — while another visiting species, the red winged-blackbird, have become permanent residents. Wright shares her observations from…

Researchers predict wetter, warmer weather for Juneau, with less snowfall but also a rise in sea levels that will eventually cover land exposed by melting glaciers — just a few of the changes in climate we could experience in the near future. On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at a new report that assesses…

Part 1: Juneau report maps out impacts of climate change and coping mechanisms.

Guests: Jim Powell, Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center and UAS public administration assistant professor and researcher.
The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center recently released a report that looks at the impacts of climate change on the past, present and future of Juneau. It not only analyzes the problems but offers solutions.

Part 2: Monitoring Suicide Basin for glacial dam outbursts.

Guests: Aaron Jacobs, hydrologist and meteorologist, National Weather Service Juneau office.
  A warming climate takes its toll on glaciers and snowmelt, increasing the threat of flooding. Hydrologists like Aaron Jacobs, call this “hidden water,”  water that is held back by glacial dams, that can burst out after long stretches of hot weather and cause a sudden rise in surrounding lakes and rivers. Jacobs talks about…

Part 3: Auke Bay Yoga offers healing plants workshop.

Guests: Lindsey Bloom, founder of Auke Bay Yoga. Heather Evoy is a harvester of plants Alaska Natives have long used for food and healing.
  Auke Bay Yoga is taking time out this Friday to celebrate and savor the plants of summer with an evening dedicated to appreciating local plants and their healing powers. Heather Evoy will share her traditional knowledge about plants  Alaska Natives have used for food and healing.        

Starting now through mid-August, garlic plants will be ready to harvest. But gardeners should look out for botrytis, a fungus disease that can spread throughout crops.