Join Jeremy Collins, Molly Hashimoto, and Valerie Trouet for a rich exploration of Western landscape from wildflowers and ancient trees to the “sequoia” leaders whose small seeds spark big change. Through art, science, and story, they reveal how the natural world shapes history, inspires awe, and deepens our connection to place.

National Park Experience Stage (Seats 146, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)

Panelists: Jeremy Collins, Molly Hashimoto, Valerie Trouet
Moderator: Melisa Bohlman
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Western National Parks

Artists offer a special bridge to understanding the Southwest. Artist Molly Hashimoto and biographer Ann Hedlund, author of Mac Schweitzer, discuss why works of art and books about art and artists are critical to our understandings of this special place.

UA Library/Special Collections (Seats 110)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Fine Arts / Photography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Molly Hashimoto, Ann Hedlund
Moderator: Christine Brindza
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of University of Arizona Libraries, University of Arizona Press, Heidi and Timm Nelson