Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting. Featuring an overview of the geology, United Verde Copper Co. and United Verde Extension mines, and the Douglas family.
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory Colloquium presented by Dr. Jennifer Buz The transition to green energy technologies requires unprecedented quantities of copper, lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements for batteries and electronics manufacturing. However, accessible deposits are increasingly depleted, driving exploration into remote regions. Societal pressure to minimize mining's impact on inhabited areas and culturally significant...
Stories from the Boundary Waters. On a timeline from the visible rocks from 4.8 billion years ago as they hold like basins, the glacial melt of the ten thousand lakes, where loons haunt the night and wolves and bears and beavers and moose meander. As a Park Ranger at Voyageurs National Park, this presentation will...