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GSA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

                                               Guest Program




                                                               Edible Gardening
                                                               Mon., 23 Sept., 10–11 a.m.
                                                                Often confined to the backyard, edible gardens are about to
                                                               make their front-yard debut. A certified garden expert will intro-
                                                               duce the concept of incorporating traditional landscape plants
                                                               with edible plants to create a visually appealing and functional
                                                               garden. Selecting the right plants and incorporating design into
                                                               your garden will provide food season after season by using eco-
                                                               friendly solutions to create an environment for them to flourish.
                                                               The resulting productive crop of seasonal herbs and vegetables
                                                               can become a part of your family’s health and well-being as you
                                                               learn where and how your food is produced.

                                                               Desert Hacks & Facts
                                                               Tues., 24 Sept., 10–11 a.m.
                                                                Learn a potpourri of skills, techniques, tricks, and facts that
                                                               make a walk in the desert enjoyable, interesting, and survivable.
                                                               Want to enjoy that hike in the desert a bit more? Want answers to
                                                               questions such as: “How do I find my direction when my GPS
          Penrose Guest Hospitality Suite                      and cell phone don’t work?” “Can I really start a campfire with a
          Hours: Sun.–Wed., 22–25 Sept., 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.      soda can?” “How do I know what type of animal track I am
            We warmly welcome all members of the GSA community to   looking at?” “What is a glochid?” “How does a saguaro thrive?”
          Phoenix! As part of that welcome, we offer registered guests and   “Where can I find pierogi?” This 60-minute stomp through
          Penrose Circle Invitees a comfortable hospitality suite for rest   unusual desert trivia will prepare you to fake being a desert
          and relaxation while technical sessions are happening. As a reg-  denizen and impress your family and friends.
          istered guest, you are welcome to attend your companion’s tech-
          nical session(s), and you will have admittance to the Exhibit
          Hall. Activities in the suite include complimentary refreshments,
          entertaining and complimentary seminars, and local experts
          ready to answer your questions about the area. Local tours and
          activities will also be offered for an additional fee. We hope you
          take advantage of the tours to learn about the area from one of
          the knowledgeable guides.

          Seminars
          Southwest Wildlife Exhibit
          Sun., 22 Sept., 10–11 a.m.
            Enjoy an up-close-and-personal look at the creatures that call
          the Southwest desert home. A sample of our native Sonoran rep-
          tiles, birds, and/or mammals will be available, along with their
          handler, for a brief presentation on life in the Arizona wild.   Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister). Photo by Kaldari, Public
                                                               Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.



















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