Atascosa Highlands: Social Ecology Along the US-Mexico Border: A Virtual Story-telling Event
The Atascosa Highlands are an area of unmatched biological and cultural diversity, located along a rugged stretch of the US-Mexico border. Over the last three years, ecologist Jack Dash and […]
Make Your Own Olla: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Gardens
Learn how to transform terracotta pots into ollas—an ingenious ancient method for passive watering. Perfect for anyone looking to conserve water and keep their plants happy with less hassle! Registration […]
Smithsonian Exhibition: Spark! Places of Innovation — Camp Verde Grand Opening
Coming to a rural community near you! The Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition will be opening in Camp Verde on June 14th, 2025 and will stay in Camp Verde until […]
“Jerome – Too Stubborn to Die – How the Town Survived Numerous “Near-Death” Experiences” with Jay Mark
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Numerous fires, landslides, floods, labor strikes, polluted air, epidemics, Depression, recessions, financial collapse, one adversity after another. Any one of these might spell the end of a lesser […]
“Borderland & Immigration: Perspectives and Policy Considerations” with TJ Davis
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Arizona’s position on the US southern border has placed it at ground zero in an ongoing immigration crisis that continues to incite often ugly arguments. The arguments are […]
“Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona” with John Mack
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Although European settlers are commonly credited with introducing horses to Arizona, Native American communities in the state have long had a deep and cultural relationship with these animals. […]
“Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham ” with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies, the Tohono O’odham […]
“Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad” with Tamika Sanders
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad […]
“The History and Mystery of the Gila River” with Christine Reid
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Many people know about Arizona’s most famous river, the Colorado, but the often-forgotten Gila River has a rich and interesting history too. Reid will take the audience on […]
“The Colorado River and its Wonders: A Study in Water Use and Conservation” with Jim Turner
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION The Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply, supporting 40 million people, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture, and tribes across seven states and […]
“Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution” with Matthew Goodwin
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION By most accounts, the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? This […]