Outreach and Education
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Outreach and Education
Workshops and Events
Potlucks and Presentations Educational Series
2008 Potluck Schedule
Workshops & Seminars
It is important for people to know more about the unique bioregion we inhabit.
For this reason, we periodically coordinate or present workshops and seminars regarding various topics that are of importance, especially to local residents.
If you have interest in attending a future workshop, or would like further information, please contact us at researchranch@audubon.org.
Past Events
The Fall 2007-Spring 2008 Potlucks and Presentations series at the Research Ranch was a resounding success. The season began with a talk by Linda Kennedy describing an Audubon program dedicated to assisting people living in rural Arizona to coexist with their local environment. Next, Michael Wilson, of Drylands Institute, gave us a very entertaining talk on the wonders of Sonora, Mexico, where the juxtaposition of mountains, deserts, and the Sea of Cortez result in a wonderful diversity of flora and fauna. In February, Diane Austin from the University of Arizona gave a very informative talk about sustainable practices such as rainwater harvesting, composting toilets, and alternative building techniques that are helping raise the quality of life in Nogales, Sonora. Michael Wilson returned in March to talk about the myriad ways in which plants defend themselves from herbivores. Animal chemical defenses were among the subjects when Chris Hass presented a talk on the 4 species of skunks that inhabit southeastern Arizona. She also talked about rabies in skunks and other mammals, and how to reduce potential exposures. Our potluck season ended with Kendall Kroesen, from Tucson Audubon, talking about techniques to modify our landscaping to reduce water use and take advantage of our limited rainfall.
In addition to entertaining and informative presentations, we also shared wonderful food and conversation. We hope you will join us for the 2008-2009 season.
May 18, 2008
Rainwater-based Habitat Landscaping, by Kendall Kroesen, Tucson Audubon Society
April 20, 2008
Skunks and rabies in Arizona should we be concerned?, by Chris Hass, PhD, Assistant Director, Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch
March 30, 2008
Desert Chemical Defenses, by Michael Wilson, Director of Development and Research, Drylands Institute
February 24, 2008
Identifying and Promoting Sustainable Practices and Technologies in Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico, by Diane Austin, Associate Research Anthropologist, Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology
October 28, 2007
The Desert at the Edge of the Tropics, by Michael Wilson, Director of Development and Research for Drylands Institute, of Tucson, Potlucks and Presentation Education Series
September 30, 2007
Living Gently on the Land, by Linda Kennedy, Ph.D., Potlucks and Presentation Education Series
June 24-26, 2007
Training Workshop, Advanced Feather Molt Class, by Peter Pyle of Institute of Bird Population, held at the Research Ranch and at Empire Gulch
June 3, 2007
Life in a Riparian Area, by John Kugler, Potlucks and Presentation Education Series
April 29, 2007
White-nosed coatis-an introduction to Arizona’s most curious beast, by Chris Hass, Ph.D., Potlucks and Presentation Education Series
April 29, 2007
Borderlands Jaguar Detection Project, Emil McCain, Potlucks and Presentation Education Series.
April 9, 2007
Wildlife of Uganda, by Jack Whetstone, Potlucks and Presentation Education Series.
March 25, 2007
Rangelands of Afghanistan, by Dan Robinett, Potlucks and Presentation Education Series.
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