You will not want to miss this chance to see migratory waterfowl at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert! Under the expert guidance of park naturalist, Jennie Rambo, and HD SOUTH's very own Thom Hulen, participants will have the chance to observe diverse species of ducks, shorebirds and other water birds. Wear comfortable […]
How does a plant-based diet, food waste, and consumerism impact health and climate? Professor Christopher Wharton, Senior Sustainability Scientist and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at ASU's College of Health Solutions will discuss food choices, food systems and their impact on health and sustainability. You won't want to miss this presentation by this […]
Claude Haynes of the East Valley Astronomy Club will take participants on an interstellar journey to learn more about our universe. Held at the beautiful Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Claude will guide the group on spotting constellations, tracking the movement of the stars, and explain how the universe came to be. Wear comfortable shoes and bring […]
Heather Macre, Central Arizona Project board member, will discuss Arizona's water future and highlight the Colorado River and its impact on Arizona. Central Arizona Project (CAP) is Arizona's single largest resource for renewable water supplies. CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern Arizona […]
Silver was discovered in Globe in 1873 and within 3 years, numerous other silver mines were operating in Gila and Pinal counties. Silver mining in Arizona was a powerful stimulus for exploration and prospecting in the early days. During this program, Les Presmyk, mining engineer and geologist, will discuss the impact silver mining had on […]
Join us as students from Gilbert Classical Academy instruct children on building some amazing STEM projects. Participants will code a robot that they can move through an obstacle course, make bottle rockets, and construct assorted vehicles to race down a ramp. This workshop would no be complete without everyone's favorite; marshmallow tower challenge! Ages 8-13 […]
The monsoon may be the most talked-about weather feature of Phoenix in recent months, but another weather-related phenomenon going on in the Valley happens 12 months of the year. It's the urban heat island, a phenomenon that makes the Phoenix nighttime low temperatures 1- to 15 degrees warmer than temperatures in rural areas. Arizona State […]
The heat can take a toll on everyone, especially during the summer months. Come cool off with Dr. Jennifer Vanos as she talks about the heat how to better adapt to it. Dr. Jennifer Vanos hold an interdisciplinary appointment with the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. As a human bio-meteorologist, she works to […]
During this workshop, participants will learn about DNA, how to interpret their DNA results from programs such as Ancestry.com and 23andme.com, as well as how to use that information to expand their family tree. Participants are encouraged to bring their DNA results. Registration is required. Masks Recommended
Jennifer Brown, Central Arizona Project board member, will discuss Arizona's future water supplies and highlight the Colorado River and its impact on Arizona. Central Arizona Project (CAP) is Arizona's single largest resource for renewable water supplies. CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern […]