Lecture – Discover the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (at Mustang Library)
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Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Lecture – Celebrating the New Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail and the History of the Brown’s Family (at Mustang Library)
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Lecture – Living with Wildlife: How to Let Wildlife Be Wild (at Mustang Library)
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Lecture – The Stones of Taliesin West (at Mustang Library)
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLecture: The Stones of Taliesin West Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter camp and studio in Scottsdale, is a 20th Century Architecture World Heritage Site. It is also home to many ancient petroglyphs on stone. Noted archaeologist Aaron Wright did a comprehensive study of these Native American images and observed how Wright had incorporated […]
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Lecture – Igniting Hope: Community-Driven Wildfire Restoration in the Sonoran Desert (at Mustang Library)
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIgniting Hope: Community-Driven Wildfire Restoration in the Sonoran Desert Discover how the Parsons Field Institute and dedicated volunteers are spearheading restoration efforts, replanting saguaros, and engaging students in the aftermath of the Scottsdale Diamond Fire. You'll learn about the changing dynamics of wildfires in the Sonoran Desert, how invasive plant species impact the ecosystem, and what you can […]
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Lecture – A City Comes of Age: The Design, Construction and Significance of Scottsdale City Hall (at Mustang Library)
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLecture – A City Comes of Age: The Design, Construction and Significance of Scottsdale City Hall This talk will outline the planning, construction, and significance of Scottsdale’s 1968 Bennie Gonzales-designed City Hall and the surrounding Scottsdale Civic Center. Scottsdale City Hall, an innovative departure from traditional halls of municipal governance, was listed on the Scottsdale […]
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Lecture – Linking Plants, Pollinators and You (at Mustang Library)
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLinking Plants, Pollinators and You We will explore the dynamic and varied world of Sonoran Desert Pollinators who coexist with us in every season and landscape. These pollinators, while offering our desert great beauty, also serve an important role in keeping the Sonoran Desert healthy. We will discuss the birds and the bees and cover other desert pollinators […]
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Lecture – The Urbanization of Phoenix, Arizona at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLecture – The Urbanization of Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona has grown from a small rural town to become America’s 5th largest city. Its roots from the late 1800s in agriculture, ranching, and mining launched its growth into a thriving metropolis today. Favorable climate, economic opportunity, and a strong industrial base contributed to this ongoing expansion. […]
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Lecture – Hell in a Very Small Place: A Short Military History of Fort McDowell at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesHell in a Very Small Place: A Short Military History of Fort McDowell This talk covers the military history of Camp (later Fort) McDowell from its inception in 1865 to its closing in 1890. Why was the post built on the Verde River at a location more than 50 miles from the nearest settlement? What […]
