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SUMMARY:Lecture - From Rocks to Humans: Ecological Foundations
DESCRIPTION:From Rocks to Humans: Ecological Foundations \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\,  2:30 PM to 4:00 PM \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90 th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nWe live in a stunning part of the Sonoran Desert\, a unique and vibrant ecosystem. Despite high temperatures and limited rainfall\, myriad species of plants and animals call this place home.\nPeople\, too\, have lived here for thousands of years. Have you ever wondered how this ecosystem came to be\, and how all the flora and fauna have adapted to live and thrive here?\nAnd why organizations like the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy are working to protect vast portions from human impacts? \nWe’ll dive into the processes that shaped this desert landscape—how ecosystems are formed\, how living things adapt to environmental challenges\, and how humans have left such a deep\nmark on the land in a short amount of time. We’ll introduce you to the core principles of ecology\, from the rocks beneath our feet to the humans who now inhabit this landscape \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-from-rocks-to-humans-ecological-foundations/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nArizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous reptiles are found here than in any other U.S. state. Many of these are little more than a painful inconvenience while the bite or sting of others can be a life-threatening event. Learn about these misunderstood animals and the actual threat they present. \nRandy Babb is a biologist and an Arizona native. Randy started with the U.S. Forest Service as a biological field technician before joining AZGFD in 1986 as the Aquatic Education Program\nManager. He worked on numerous studies and projects in Arizona\, New Mexico\, southeastern U.S.\, Mexico\, Central America\, Vietnam\, and southern Africa on small mammals\, fish\, reptiles\nand amphibians. He was installed in the Arizona Wildlife Hall of Fame in 2021. Has over 31 publications including “Reptiles and Amphibians of the Sonoran Desert” and “Snakes of\nSoutheast Arizona.” Since retiring from Game and Fish\, Randy hasn’t slowed down. Throughout his career\, he served as a biological consultant for National Geographic Television\, Discovery\nChannel\, and BBC programs on desert wildlife. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-poisonous-and-venomous-animals-of-arizona/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
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