Empire to Las Cienegas NCA: Ranching and Historic Landscape Change (Sierra Vista)

Cochise College Benson Center 1025 S. Highway 90, Benson, AZ, United States

The Empire Ranch, built by Walter Vail and family, was one of the most financially successful and long-lived cattle enterprises in Arizona. For over 140 years, the owners of the Empire wisely managed its natural resources – soils, waters, and vegetation in the Cienega Valley. Today those grasslands are some of the richest and most […]

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Celebrities, Artists…and Good Places to Drink (Phoenix)

Juniper Library 1825 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Arizona has always been a geographical muse for writers, artists and composers, as well as a getaway for the rich and famous.  In this talk, learn about some of the people who have had adventures, weddings and unusual experiences here, while also learning about some of the places they lifted a glass, and why you […]

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Asia’s Unique Culture: A Visual Trip Across A Mystical Continent (Miami)

Miami Jr./Sr. High School 4739 Ragus Rd, Miami, AZ, United States

From bustling Hong Kong, to the opulent Grand Palace of Bangkok, to the world’s tallest building in Dubai, to the slums of Mumbai, this highly visual presentation will explore the culture, cuisine, and customs of this fascinating and rapidly changing region.  Dan Fellner, an experienced travel writer and Fulbright Fellow in Asia, will share his […]

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John Wesley Powell: Into the Great Unknown (Surprise)

City of Surprise City Council Chambers 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ, United States

Millions of travelers visit the Grand Canyon each year, but just 150 years ago, this was still considered the "last blank spot on the map." One man, a one-armed civil war veteran, was determined to navigate and document the Colorado River as it winds through the canyon. Therefore, on May 24, 1869, John Wesley Powell […]

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Climate and Moral Responsibility in Arizona (Patagonia)

Patagonia Public Library 346 Duquesne, Patagonia, AZ, United States

Global warming presents humanity with one of the most difficult ethical challenges ever faced. More than just a scientific problem this is a collective action problem requiring that we work together to find appropriate strategies for adaptation. It requires recognizing attribution of cause and effect and careful consideration of the likely outcomes of harm to […]

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