Archaeobotanical Speaking Engagements

[Gee.S]

If you see a venue in your neighborhood, come on out and say hello! This post will be updated as new events are added.

March 22, 2019: 6:30 PM
Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
652 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004

May 4, 2019: 12:00 PM
Agave Heritage Festival
Hotel Congress
311 Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701

June 8, 2019: 3:00 PM
Phoenix Public Library (Agave Branch)
23550 N. 36th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85310

June 22, 2019: 4:00 PM
Goodyear Public Library
14455 W Van Buren St C-101
Goodyear, AZ 85338

July 12, 2019: 3:00 PM
Prescott Valley Public Library
7401 East Skoog Blvd
Precscott Valley, AZ 86314

September 10, 2019: 4:00 PM
Arizona Historical Society
949 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85719

September 26, 2019: 7:00 PM
Arizona Archaeology Society -- Verde Valley Chapter
Sedona Public Library
3250 White Bear Rd.
Sedona, AZ 86336

October 3, 2019: 7:00 PM
Cactus and Succulent Society of Southern Nevada
800 Twin Lakes Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89107

October 26, 2019: 11:00 AM
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E. Arboretum Way
Superior, AZ 85173

November 1-3, 2019
Arizona Site Steward Conference
Yavapai Lodge
11 Yavapai Lodge Rd.
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

November 23, 2019: 2:00 PM
Phoenix Public Library (Mesquite Branch)
4525 E Paradise Village Parkway N
Phoenix, AZ 85032

December 8, 2019: 2:00 PM
Tohono Chul
7211 N. Northern Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85704

January 20, 2020: 7:30 PM
Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society
U of A Environment and Natural Resources Building
1064 E Lowell St. S107
Tucson, AZ 85719

January 30, 2020: 2:00 PM
Desert Foothills Library
38443 N Schoolhouse Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

February 13, 2020: 7:00 PM
Arizona Native Plant Society -- Tucson Chapter
U of A Environment and Natural Resources Building
1064 E Lowell St. S210
Tucson, AZ 85719

February 29, 2020: 12:15 PM
San Francisco Succulent and Cactus Society in conjunction with Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

March 9, 2020: 10:00 AM
Anza-Borrego Desert Botany Society
401 Tilting T Dr.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004

April 18, 2020: CANCELLED due to Coronavirus pandemic
Friends of Agua Fria National Monument
Black Canyon City Visitor Center
33955 Old Black Canyon Hwy.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324

May 15, 2020: 5:00 PM: CANCELLED due to Coronavirus pandemic
Arizona Native Plant Society -- Cochise County Chapter
4001 Foothills Dr.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

September 9, 2020: 7:00 PM: CANCELLED due to Coronavirus pandemic
Arizona Archaeological Society
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E Washington St.
Phoenix AZ 85034

September 27, 2020: 2:00 PM: CANCELLED due to Coronavirus pandemic
Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society
Desert Botanical Garden, Dorrance Hall
1201 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008

February 9, 2021: 7:00 PM: Zoom Meeting
Arizona Archaeological Society
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034

May 14, 2022: Zoom Meeting: 10:00 AM PDT
Cactus and Succulent Society of America
PO Box 1000
Claremont, CA, 91711

November 19, 2022: Zoom Meeting
Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society
210 E Park Ave
Escondido, CA 92025

Feb 16, 2023: 5:30 PM
El Mirage Public Library
13513 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335

Mar 8, 2023: 2:00 PM
Maricopa County Public Library (Gilbert Branch)
775 N. Greenfield Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Jan 12, 2024: 10:00 AM
Ed Robson Library
9330 E Riggs Rd.
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

Jan 23, 2024: 2:00 PM
Maricopa County Public Library (Litchfield Park Branch)
101 W Wigwam Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

February 25, 2024: 2:00 PM
Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society
Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren
2450 N 64th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

[Gee.S]

Contact Sunbelt Publications to arrange an author event/slideshow presentation/book signing.

Sunbelt Publications
1250 Fayette Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 258-4911
Email: sunbeltbook@sunbeltpub.com

[johnbecker]

Any chance you're coming to the Bay Area?

[Gee.S]

Thanks for asking. I was invited to give a presentation at the Monterey Bay C&SS but declined because I prefer to focus on AZ and SoCal for now. But I may accept the invitation next year.

[mickthecactus]

So London is pretty unlikely....

[Paul S]

Just finished reading my copy and it is a cracking good read. A really interesting slant to the 'hobby' that fleshes out a lot of stuff.

[Gee.S]

Any chance you're coming to the Bay Area?

I'll be at the Ruth Bancroft Garden 02/29.

[Gee.S]

Added a few dates to speaking schedule.

[Gee.S]

New dates added to the list above, including Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society.

[mickthecactus]

When is your International tour?

[Gee.S]

When is your International tour?

Starts the day after someone funds it.

[Gafoto]

New dates added to the list above, including Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society.

I will miss being in Arizona by a few days. Any chance that your presentation will be streamed or recorded?

[Gee.S]

New dates added to the list above, including Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society.

I will miss being in Arizona by a few days. Any chance that your presentation will be streamed or recorded?

You know, I don't believe CACSS does that (at least they didn't pre-covid), but that would be the only shot.

[mcvansoest]

It would not be too hard to set it up with zoom - if they have decent internet, and a decent microphone, you could essentially record it on the computer that the slides are running on. You'd just not have the speaker in view. For that you'd need a camera that is in the room, because the laptop/computer camera will not suffice for someone standing on a stage away from the computer.

[Gee.S]

It would not be too hard to set it up with zoom - if they have decent internet, and a decent microphone, you could essentially record it on the computer that the slides are running on. You'd just not have the speaker in view. For that you'd need a camera that is in the room, because the laptop/computer camera will not suffice for someone standing on a stage away from the computer.

Oh I know the routine. I've had several of my talks recorded. At least a couple are on Youtube.

[JoyinAlb]

Can you post one of the links to a recording? I’m interested in seeing what you speak about. Are they linked somewhere already?

[Gee.S]

Can you post one of the links to a recording? I’m interested in seeing what you speak about. Are they linked somewhere already?

Subject of my talks: Chasing Centuries

[JoyinAlb]

Very interesting talk. I googled your book and found a talk on YouTube given 4 years ago at the AZ archeological and horticultural society meeting. I had a few thoughts during the presentation.
1. I’ve never eaten Agave, but I have eaten opuntia fruit and paddle. Although I do have an Agave syrup so maybe that counts? I chuckled at your comment about spitting out the fibers at a fine restaurant. I’ll have to find someplace that makes it and try it.
2. Is it possible that the flower color of the agaves next to each other are different because of ph? Like an animal had died next to one or something like that?
3. The talk made me realize that I want to make some baskets with my hesperaloe leaves (because I have plenty)

[Gee.S]

Very interesting talk. I googled your book and found a talk on YouTube given 4 years ago at the AZ archeological and horticultural society meeting. I had a few thoughts during the presentation.
1. I’ve never eaten Agave, but I have eaten opuntia fruit and paddle. Although I do have an Agave syrup so maybe that counts? I chuckled at your comment about spitting out the fibers at a fine restaurant. I’ll have to find someplace that makes it and try it.
2. Is it possible that the flower color of the agaves next to each other are different because of ph? Like an animal had died next to one or something like that?
3. The talk made me realize that I want to make some baskets with my hesperaloe leaves (because I have plenty)

No, this isn't caused by some superficial environmental variable. The cause is most likely related in some manner to ancient horticultural efforts by Hohokam. In that light, A. palmeri bloom color dimorphism seems almost trivial when compared to twisting naturally occurring teosinte into corn.