Join public sociologist, Janine Schipper for a thought-provoking talk on why conservation alone will not lead to a sustainable water future. Drawing from her book, "Conservation is Not Enough: Rethinking Relationships with Water in the Arid Southwest," she invites us to rethink our most basic assumptions and imagine new, more reciprocal relationships with water. ...
Learn how you can help reduce heat within your space using rain gardens and native plants! You can expect to learn the basics of rain garden construction, tool use, and plant characteristics and care. To help kickstart your journey into creating a cooling urban forest you will be given a plant kit that includes two...
Discover groundbreaking scientific research exploring the intersection of Navajo traditions and environmental factors. Presenters will share insights into the impact of culture and environment on food systems, water resources, and local vegetation. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote awareness and enthusiasm for science...
Join our workshop and discover PhenoCam, a network of over 700 time lapse cameras capturing the seasons across North America and beyond. Learn about the scientific goals of PhenoCam, and how to explore the online image archive. We'll show you how PhenoCam helps scientists understand changes in plants and nature over time. Plus, adult educators,...
This event will feature three short films from the series "Wisdom Carriers," followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. "Wisdom Carriers" is the story of a Diné woman, Sunny Dooley, seeking the indigenous wisdom of Four Corners tribal members, whose mindful interactions with their landscapes hold the key to rebalancing human relationships with nature and...
Join us for a 1-mile night hike through Buffalo Park! As we walk along a flat, well-maintained dirt trail, we will experiment with our senses, explore the constellations, and discuss nighttime environment/ecology. Please bring water and red lights (no white lights, please!) to help preserve night vision. Part of Flagstaff Festival of...