General Information
Space at the Prescott lecture series is limited; please call 928-44-3122 to inquire about seating.
All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, call Grand Canyon Association at 800-858-2808.

Northern Arizona Univesity, Flagstaff, AZ at 7:00 p.m.
Bridging the Gap: Finding the Intersection between Park Management and Tribal Values
Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Jan Balsom and Janet Cohen
For the past 20 years, Grand Canyon National Park managers have worked to develop and enhance dialog between park staff and tribal representatives from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes. Park managers will share their experiences working with the various tribes to maintain lasting relationships that recognize the significance of Grand Canyon in tribal histories, ongoing culture and daily lives.

Cline Library at Nothern Arizona Univesity, Flagstaff, AZ at 7:00 p.m.
Boats, Boatmen and Techniques of the Colorado River: A Meditation on the Kolb Expedition Centennial
Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Brad Dimock
In 1911 Ellsworth and Emery Kolb launched an expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers in two state-of-the- art wooden rowboats. To commemorate the Kolb Centennial, Brad Dimock built an exact replica of Emery Kolb's Edith and rowed it through all the remaining significant whitewater on the Kolb route. A career boatman, Dimock will put the Kolbs, their boats and their techniques into the grand scheme of western whitewater.

Prescott Public Library, Prescot, AZ at 2:00 p.m.
Boats, Boatmen and Techniques of the Colorado River: A Meditation on the Kolb Expedition Centennial
Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Brad Dimock
In 1911 Ellsworth and Emery Kolb launched an expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers in two state-of-the- art wooden rowboats. To commemorate the Kolb Centennial, Brad Dimock built an exact replica of Emery Kolb's Edith and rowed it through all the remaining significant whitewater on the Kolb route. A career boatman, Dimock will put the Kolbs, their boats and their techniques into the grand scheme of western whitewater.

Cline Lilbrary Northern Arizona Univesity, Flagstaff, AZ at 7:00 p.m.
It's Not Just Scenery: The Physical Sciences of Grand Canyon
Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Deanna Greco
Deanna Greco, Physical Science Program Manager at Grand Canyon, will discuss the recent development of the physical science program at Grand Canyon National Park. The management of physical science resources, such as landscape features, is less widely understood by the public than that of plants and animals. While some may think that such features are merely unchanging scenery, they are dynamic resources that require preservation and management. Greco will give a brief history of physical science management at Grand Canyon, and share some of the program's new directions and emphasis areas.

Cline Library at Nothern Arizona Univesity, Flagstaff, AZ at 7:00 p.m.
From the Long Walk to the Skywalk: A Brief History of the Hualapai People
Thursday, March 8, 2012 by Jeffrey Shepherd
Join Jeffrey Shepherd—author of the book, We Are an Indian Nation: A History of the Hualapai People—for an enthralling discussion of Hualapai history. Their history includes periods of war, disease, the trauma of relocation from ancestral lands, the creation of their reservation and many subsequent struggles. At the dawn of the 21st century, their population and economy are rebounding, but the community faces challenges such as diabetes, crime and a continuing controversy over the Skywalk.

Prescott Public Library, Prescot, AZ at 2:00 p.m.
From the Long Walk to the Skywalk: A Brief History of the Hualapai People
Sunday, March 11, 2012 by Jeffrey Shepherd
Join Jeffrey Shepherd—author of the book, We Are an Indian Nation: A History of the Hualapai People—for an enthralling discussion of Hualapai history. Their history includes periods of war, disease, the trauma of relocation from ancestral lands, the creation of their reservation and many subsequent struggles. At the dawn of the 21st century, their population and economy are rebounding, but the community faces challenges such as diabetes, crime and a continuing controversy over the Skywalk.

Cline Library at Nothern Arizona Univesity, Flagstaff, AZ at 7:00 p.m.
Keep It Wild: Managing Wilderness in Grand Canyon National Park
Thursday, April 5, 2012 by Linda Jalbert
More than 93 percent of Grand Canyon National Park's area qualifies for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Although the NPS has a Final Wilderness Recommendation in place, the congressional wilderness designation process has not occurred. National Park Service Management Policy requires that all qualifying park areas be managed in the same manner as designated wilderness. Linda Jalbert, who has served as the Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator for nearly 10 years, will discuss the challenges and benefit of managing Grand Canyon wilderness.

Prescott Public Library, Prescott, AZ at 2:00 p.m.
Glen Canyon Dam: Monumental Construction and 1983 Repairs
Sunday, April 15, 2012 by Gary Ladd
The lecture will trace the construction of Glen Canyon Dam from 1956 through 1963, repairs made to the spillway tunnels after the floods of 1983 and the dam today. After combing the archives at the Bureau of Reclamation at Glen Canyon Dam, Ladd found a treasure trove of photography taken during both the construction of the dam, and from the tunnel repair following the extreme floods of 1983. Ladd will show many images as he discusses the dam that brings out the passions of so many in the Southwest.

Cline Library at Nothern Arizona Univesity, Flagstaff, AZ at 7:00 p.m.
Yay Science: The Symbiotic Relationship Between Students and Scientists in Grand Canyon
Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Emma Wharton with guests including Youth and Scientists
Can teenagers do quality science? The answer is yes! Over the past seven years, through collaboration with scientists working at Grand Canyon and on other areas of the Colorado Plateau, youth participants have shown a proclivity for tackling complex scientific tasks and providing scientists with quality data collection. Scientists, youth representatives and community representatives will introduce their projects and share what they learned. Emma Wharton, the Executive Director of Grand Canyon Youth,will talk about the relationship between scientists and the life-changing experiences gained by youth through science at Grand Canyon.

Prescott Public Library, Prescott, AZ at 2:00 p.m.
Last Great Chase: Harvey Butchart's Summit List and Grand Canyon's Indelible Climbers
Sunday, May 13, 2012 by Mathieu Brown
In September 1958, two climbers embarked on a five-day journey, reaching the summit of Zoroaster Temple and pioneering what would become Grand Canyon's classic climb. The Zoroaster ascent was part of a series of climbs by various parties, all of whom were bound together by a sense of adventure and exploration. These climbs and a summit list, compiled by record keeper and renowned hiker Harvey Butchart, drew a small cadre of desert rats into the depths of the canyon. Join Mathieu Brown for stories of conquering Grand Canyon summits and a glimpse into the artistry of climbing in the canyon.