The UAA Grounds and Horticulture Team are full-time equipment operators, horticulturists and arborists that maintain over 384 acres of lawn, trees, flowers, hardscape and wild lands within Dena'ina Ełnena. We keep your shared outdoor spaces safe, accessible, healthy and attractive. 

Our team is passionate about people and the outdoors. We manage snow and ice; keep parking lots and bus stops looking their best; steward the largest collection of tree species in Southcentral Alaska; grow 3,000+ annual flowers; mow acres of lawn; keep 380+ interior plants healthy; and share knowledge with our campus community and industry partners. 

BBQ Grill Rentals 

Hosting a BBQ for your department or organization? Rent a propane grill from Grounds! 

• Cost: $75 per event for the first grill, $25 for each additional grill.  

Event Support 

With access to loaders, forklifts, bucket trucks, water tankers and a box van with lift gate, Grounds can deliver supplies and reach greater heights. Bring us your ideas!  

• Barricade and cone rental 

• Picnic table and bike rack relocation 

• Event materials delivery 

• Outdoor banner hanging 

Community Education and Volunteerism 

Interested in a seasonal tour, garden programming or volunteer opportunities for your department, student organization, or community group? Contact Grounds to discuss options and scheduling.  

• Guided tree tours for students, staff, industry partners and the Anchorage School District 

• Interior plant walks and cutting donations 

• Spring greenhouse and garden bed tours 

• Summer community service (invasive weed pulls, trash pick ups, garden bed enhancements)