TUCSON
Series starts in October and runs through April. Lectures will be held in the DuVal Auditorium at University Medical Center on the second Monday of the month at 7:00p.m.
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Monday, February 13, 7:00pm
Climate Change: What Does It Mean for Tucson and the Southwest?
with Dr. Jonathan Overpeck
Last year's increase in carbon emissions to our atmosphere, an estimated extra half-billion tons, was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution, and the largest percentage increase since 2003. This trend of ever-rising emissions will make climate change an increasing challenge in coming decades. What are the particular possible outcomes for Tucson and the southwest? Water supply, food security, fire risk, habitability for people and wildlife will all be affected. Dr. Overpeck, an author in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fifth Assessment, will tell us more.
This event co-hosted with Sustainable Tucson and the Community Water Coalition
GREEN VALLEY
Lectures are held November through April at the Green Valley Public Library on the 1st Saturday of the month (CHANGE OF DAY) at 10:00a.m.
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Saturday, February 4 at 10:00am
Where the Chicks Hang Out: A Guide to Nesting Birds
with Pinau Merlin
Southern Arizona is one of the birding meccas in the U.S., with over 15 species of hummingbirds, and everything from Elf Owls to Elegant Trogons. Many species from Mexico reach their northern limit in southern Arizona and are not seen anywhere else in the United States. Discover why quail nest on the ground, why desert birds “unincubate” their eggs, how turkey vultures defend themselves, how cavity nesting birds keep the nest clean and much more. Join us for a fun look at the life histories and breeding biology of Northern Caracaras, Burrowing Owls, gnatcatchers, Gila Woodpeckers, Gambel’s Quail, Cactus Wrens, Roadrunners, Phainopeplas and many other species.
For information on the Lecture Series, please contact Bete Pfister This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 629-0510 ext. 7012
