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HD SOUTH offering some in-person events GETOUT STAFF
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s it emerges from a pandemic-related shutdown as well as a remodeling project, HD SOUTH, home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, is offering some in-person activities. These programs are led by artists, historians, storytellers, health and wellness specialists, botanists, and scientists; experts in their field who share their knowledge and skills with our community. To register: hdsouth.org/calendar/2020-09/. Registration is limited for the free programs and participants are required to wear facial coverings upon entering and exiting the room and maintain physical distancing. Here’s a look at this month’s free offerings. Live activities require registration.
“Antarctica and the Emperors” Through Oct. 10 Photographer Dr. Amy Novotny captured the daily life of an Emperor penguin colony in Antarctica and her work is on display in Gallery 4. She presents both the artistic side of nature photography as well as the reality be-
Mental Health and Substance Abuse 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 Jeff Keffler, director of business development at Rising Phoenix Wellness Services, will discuss substance abuse, mental health, and recovery. He has been an active member of the recovery community since 2012 and has a passion for helping families affected Dani Hahn, shown with one of her murals, will be leading an art workshop later this month. by substance abuse, beginCentennial Saturday: “Copper; (Special to GSN) ning with his own personal Its Fortunes And Follies” experience. 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 12 Les Presmyk, grand, penguins come in all shapes and HD SOUTH is the home of the Gilbert mining engineer and geologist, will dis- sizes and Dani will help budding artists Historical Museum, located in the heart of cuss the fortunes to be had in the copper create their very own masterpiece. All the heritage district. industry as well as the follies that befell supplies are provided. Ages 10 and Up. Originally opened as Gilbert Elementary prospectors. School in 1913, HD SOUTH is the oldest Many original Gilbert settlers added Art Workshop: Paint A building still standing in Gilbert and is the prospector to their resume. only one on the National Register of HisBeautiful Butterfly 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 26 Under the guid- torical Places. Gilbert Museum is a repository of artiArt Workshop: Pencil a Penguin ance of instructor Jean Smith – an artist, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 art educator, retired art teacher and mem- facts chronicling the town’s rich history, Gilbert artist and muralist Dani Kahn ber of the Gilbert Visual Arts League – par- featuring newly remodeled exhibits and will guide participants on how to draw a ticipants will paint a variety of butterflies. interactive displays. Information: hdsouth.org. penguin. From short and fluffy, to tall and Supplies are provided. Ages 10 and up. fore us including climate change, and its impact on the world. Besides bringing awareness to this region of the world, her hope with these images, is to tug at your heart so you make daily choices that can improve and restore this world. Her photos depict the arduous journey to the colony, the unique Emperor life cycle and the artistic beauty of this gentle bird. Gallery 4 admission is free with paid museum admission.
Audubon Society goes online for monthly meets GETOUT STAFF
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ou might be able to see and enjoy birds, but if you want to learn more about them from the Desert Rivers Audubon Society for the time being, you’ll have to do a lot of it online. Because of COVID-19-related restrictions on large gatherings, the Audubon chapter is heading to Zoom for its monthly meetings as its 2020-21 season begins, though it is still offering twice a month. Desert Rivers Audubon Society normally meets the second Tuesday of the month at Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert
with a free program and so it will kick off its new season Tuesday, Sept. 8. To get an invite to the free session, go to bit.ly/3l6FhcG. People also can sign up for the entire fall season. On Tuesday, Arizona State University professor Dave Pearson will discuss “What to Save and Who Decides?” As the world’s human population grows, more habitats and species will be impacted. How do conservationists plan to make biodiversity a high priority when there will be such a growing number of competing interests in the future?
If intact ecosystems can be evaluated for their dollar value to those living around them, then an argument can be made for saving them that non-conservationists can understand and appreciate. This approach is called “ecosystems services” and is already being applied in several countries. Pearson will discuss if it works and if there are unintended consequences. Pearson is a popular presenter because of his quick humor and the urgency of his topics. He researches the interaction of ecology, conservation, ecotourism and education with the aim of developing
methods that promote sustainable use of biodiversity. On Oct. 13, the Audubon Society will present Pierre Deviche, who will discuss dragonflies. Deviche will discuss various aspects of the biology of odonates– dragonflies and damselflies – including their main characteristics, classification, history, behavior and life cycles. He will explain why scientists and the public at large are increasingly interested in these insects. The focus will be species
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