FRANK Talks – Eradicating Global Hunger: Is Genetically Modified Food (GMO) a Solution? – Tucson

Pima County Public Library - Main Library 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Eradicating Global Hunger: Is Genetically Modified Food (GMO) a Solution? Julian Kunnie, University of Arizona, Religious Studies/Classics/Africana Studies/Indigenous/Globalization Studies Technological innovations in the early 21st century have promoted the development of genetically modified seeds and foods, as a potential solution to the crisis of world hunger.   Eighty percent of the corn, soy, and cotton cultivated […]

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The Gila: River of History – Tucson

Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Wednesday, May 16 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749 The Gila: River of History with Gregory McNamee Six hundred miles long from its source in the mountains of southwestern New Mexico to its confluence with the Colorado River above Yuma, the Gila has been an important […]

Hydrology and Water Resources 101 – Bisbee

Copper Queen Library 6 Main St., Bisbee, AZ, United States

Tuesday, May 22 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Copper Queen Library 6 Main St, Bisbee, AZ 85603 Hydrology and Water Resources 101 with Victoria Hermosilla As we move into the 21st century, our water resources and management will need to become more adaptive under the pressures of population growth and less predictable weather patterns.  This interactive […]

Water/Ways Bisbee Kickoff – Bisbee

Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum 5 Copper Queen Plz, Bisbee, AZ, United States

Join us for the Arizona debut of Water/Ways! More info on the Water/Ways http://waterwaysaz.org/events/water-ways-bisbee-kickoff/website: The Water/Ways exhibit will be open through July 15: http://waterwaysaz.org/host-sites/bisbee/

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Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit – Bisbee

Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum 5 Copper Queen Plz, Bisbee, AZ, United States

The Water/Ways exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn more on the Water/Ways website. http://waterwaysaz.org/water-ways/explore-bisbee-water-ways-programs/

FRANK Talks: School Choice in Arizona – Tucson

Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

School Choice in Arizona Dr. Angelina Castagno, Northern Arizona University, Educational Foundations Arizona is one of the nation’s most “choice friendly” states regarding educational opportunities at the K-12 level. “School choice” is a term for K–12 schooling options in the U.S. describing a wide array of alternatives to public schools, including charter schools. The expansion of […]

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Water Conservation Through Xeriscaping – Bisbee

Goar Park, Bisbee Historic District Review Alley, Bisbee, United States

An interactive xeriscaping workshop for adults based on horticultural information appropriate for Cochise County environments. Supported by our community partners at Cochise County Master Gardeners More info: http://waterwaysaz.org/events/water-conservation-through-xeriscaping/

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FRANK Talks: School Choice in Arizona – Tucson

Pima County Public Library - Main Library 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

School Choice in Arizona Dr. Angelina Castagno, Northern Arizona University, Educational Foundations Arizona is one of the nation’s most “choice friendly” states regarding educational opportunities at the K-12 level. “School choice” is a term for K–12 schooling options in the U.S. describing a wide array of alternatives to public schools, including charter schools. The expansion of […]

Free

How Bisbee’s Wastewater Treatment Facility Works to Secure our Water Future – Bisbee

Copper Queen Library 6 Main St., Bisbee, AZ, United States

How Bisbee’s Wastewater Treatment Facility Works to Secure our Water Future Date and Time: Tuesday, June 12th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Venue or Location: Copper Queen Library Community Partners: City of Bisbee Administration, City of Bisbee Public Works Department Description: Faced with the environmental hazard of raw sewage moving from Naco, Sonora, northward, this presentation […]

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Water Conservation for Kids # 1 – Bisbee

Bisbee Boys and Girls Club 405 Arizona St, Bisbee, United States

Water Conservation for Kids # 1 Date and Time: Wednesday, June 13th, 9:30 (participation limited; first come-first serve) Venue or Location: Bisbee Boys & Girls Club Community Partners: The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension’s WaterWise and Energy Smart Program, the Bisbee Boys & Girls Club Description: An interactive workshop for kids on how they can […]

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