Ever wonder how much of what you know about archaeology comes from movies instead of real science? Join us for "Archaeology Myths," a free talk with Dr. Matt Peeples of Arizona State University, as he tackles common myths and misunderstandings about archaeology, including a few tied to Arizona itself. Presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust...
Join us for Archaeology of Phoenix, a Foothills Speaker Series talk with Dr. Chris Schwartz, City Archaeologist for the City of Phoenix. Long before the city's founding, ancestral O'odham communities built hundreds of miles of canals across this Valley, farming the desert and shaping the land we live on today. Dr. Schwartz will share what...
Wildfire season in Arizona doesn't look like it used to. Invasive grasses have changed the fuel, and fire crews have had to change their strategies right along with it. Join Tiffany Davila of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for an inside look at how wildfires are detected, managed, and contained, plus practical...
Come explore the birds of the Sonoran Desert with us! Whether you're just getting acquainted with our feathered friends or are a seasoned birdwatcher, everyone is welcome. Meet on the patio of Desert Foothills Library, and we'll explore nearby Saguaro Hill Preserve. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and bring water. If you have binoculars,...
Heather Macre, Board Member of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, presents "Arizona's Water" — a look at how the Valley gets its water, the Central Arizona Project canal, and what's ahead for our state's water future. The Foothills Speaker Series is a joint project of Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Center. This...
Ever wonder who's really responsible for the desert blooms around you? Join us for "Meet Your Local Pollinators" with Natalie Case of Scottsdale Community College, part of the Sonoran Speaker Series. Native bees, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds quietly keep our desert ecosystem thriving, and they need our help. Case will introduce these overlooked species, the...