As the ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan once observed, plants are nouns; seeds are verbs. Plants are rooted in place. Seeds are designed to move.

Their ingenious solutions to the challenges of dispersal have inspired innovations from Velcro to humidity-powered robots. Join Adelheid Fischer, curator of “Designed to Move,” for a presentation that celebrates the beauty of desert seeds while exploring their dispersal strategies as an exciting new source of inspiration for artists, designers and engineers.

Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉

The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World of Science” September 22- October 1, 2023! The Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!

This year’s theme has been designed to showcase the fascinating research and scientific discovery of Beth Shapiro, PhD.

The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to learn about ancient cultures, the environment of the Colorado Plateau, wildlife, astronomy and biology, as well as many topics at the intersection of the sciences and the arts.

Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.