Lecture – Arizona’s National Parks and Monuments
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One of 100 upcoming events at McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and 4,740 across Phoenix.
Lecture – Arizona’s National Parks and Monuments Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2027 Time: 5 PM to 6:15 PM Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Speakers: Donna and George Hartz, Authors Description: Arizona’s twenty-one national parks and monuments celebrate the natural wonders and rich heritage of Arizona, preserved through the efforts of countless citizens and the American Antiquities Act of 1906. The Act was used twenty-five times in Arizona – more than in any other state. Hear the stories leading to this wondrous collection of treasured sites. Bio: Authors Donna and George Hartz have visited more than 100 National Park Service sites throughout the United States and are longtime activists in historical and natural preservation organizations. Donna has a doctorate of philosophy in geography from Arizona State University, where she works as a research climatologist. George is a community volunteer and serves on the boards of numerous local and statewide historical organizations. RSVP below to let us know you are coming!