Swipe Off Screens, Pull Weeds Together | Anchorage News

In Anchorage, Alaska, singles ditched dating apps for dirt and dandelions at a unique event where they pulled invasive plants—yes, while hoping to meet someone new. Organizers tapped into the growing fatigue with swipe-based dating, offering a community-driven alternative focused on shared purpose and real conversation. Thirty-eight attendees, armed with weed wrenches, tackled chokecherries and other invaders, bonding over teamwork rather than Tinder profiles. Though no romantic matches were reported, participants left feeling heard, connected, and energized—proving that sometimes, the best connections grow in soil, not scroll.

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