It’s Not Just Sand: The Sonoran Desert…a Puzzle of Lush Diversity 4 sessions on Wednesdays beginning October 7 at 9:00 a.m. in Hopi
$10.00
Presenter: Dave Washabau is a resident of Sun City, has always been fascinated by the natural world around him. His college major was zoology with emphasis on wildlife and botany and for 25 years he was a practicing veterinarian. “I have been lucky to live in six parts of the country with very different natural habitats; my goal for this course is to give you most, if not all, the necessary pieces to complete this “Puzzle of Lush Diversity” the place we call home, the Sonoran Desert’.
4 Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m., October 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the Hopi Room.
Description
The Sonoran Desert, sprawling over 120,000 square miles, is recognized by scientists, naturalists and travel writers as the lushest desert in the world. This course will first look at the physical aspects of the Sonoran Desert, touching on geography, climate and weather patterns. The second and third parts will feature the plants and animals most associated with this environment, emphasizing those of local interest. And, finally, we will look at conservation efforts, goals and challenges. This is the Sonoran Desert…and we live here! In fact, SCOV sits right on one of the most biologically extravagant corners of the entire Sonoran Desert. We are fortunate to be able to experience what this desert has to offer each morning when we go out our front doors.
