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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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