LARS to host Sept. 7 event for local residents

A muskox cow and her calf stand in front of a black rubber feed bowl in a field of green grass, with a wooden fence and gate in the background.
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A muskox cow and her calf enjoy the summer sunshine on Aug. 12, 2024. Community members can learn more about these iconic ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ mammals during special tours for locals at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Large Animal Research Station on Sept. 7.

The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station will close out the summer tour season with a special event for local residents on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will include tours and a sale in the gift shop, with everything discounted 15%.

Tours will be offered every hour on the hour beginning at 10 a.m., with the last tour starting at 3 p.m. Admission, per person, is three nonperishable food items for donation to the Fairbanks Community Food Bank. Without the donation, tours cost $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, military and students. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.

For more information, join the or contact Caitlin Lenahan, clenahan@alaska.edu, 907-474-5724.

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