

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Around the World in 80 Gardens" with Dr. Richard Benfield
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an enchanting evening as Dr. Richard Benfield, former Chair and Professor of Geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, shares the highlights of his distinguished career in tourism, focusing on the world’s most remarkable gardens. 

Dr. Benfield is a highly sought-after speaker for garden and nature clubs worldwide, and his presentations captivate both gardening enthusiasts and general audiences alike.

During this special session, Dr. Benfield will guide attendees on a virtual tour beginning in the lush gardens of the Pacific. The journey continues through South America and Europe, onward to Southeast Asia and Australia, showcasing unique gardens and floral kingdoms from around the globe. In total, he will highlight 80 extraordinary gardens spanning six continents! 

The Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska is proud to host Dr Benfield, who is coming here for this one evening special event, and we are opening the presentation to the gardening community at large free of charge. Light appetizers will be provided for those in attendance. 

MORE INFORMATION: 
The BP Energy Center room, which has been reserved can seat 60 at absolute maximum, so we will also offer to join in virtually through Zoom. 

Registration will only be available through SignUp Genius. 
Send an email to akwildflowers@gmail.com for the sign-up link to be sent directly to your email inbox. If you plan on attending the in-person presentation, we recommend registering quickly as we anticipate seats will fill.   

If you prefer to join on Zoom, please send an email to be added to our list for the sign-on link to be shared in early February.  

Contact akwildflowers@gmail.com with any questions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/around-the-world-in-80-gardens-with-dr-richard-benfield/200029608151526
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029608151526?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=anchorage-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: BP Energy Center 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK
- **lat**: 61.19023
- **long**: -149.86368
- **full address**: BP Energy Center 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska (https://allevents.in/org/wildflower-garden-club-of-alaska/14523858)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** BP Energy Center 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about "Around the World in 80 Gardens" with Dr. Richard Benfield ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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