[Plsugs] Join the UA Campus Arboretum at the Biosphere 2 this Saturday!

[Tanya Quist]

Saturday, October 12, 5-9pm: Sci Fi Night at Biosphere 2

 

In September and October, Biosphere 2 will open to the public at night for
the first time ever for Discovery Nights.

 

October 12th, Sci Fi Night, will feature the landmark environmental science
fiction film, *Silent Running* (1972) starring Bruce Dern, and discussion to
follow, with many other activities for adults and families.

.         5:00 pm: Doors open. Biosphere 2 facility open to explore. Tables
with UA experts on marine life, tree-ring research, reptiles and amphibians,
and more. Face-painting, crafts, and other family activities.

.         6:00 pm: *Silent Running* screening inside the Biosphere 2
facility.

.         7:30 pm: Roundtable and audience discussion of *Silent Running*
and environmental issues with

o   Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman, Assistant Research Professor, Biosphere 2

o   Tanya Quist, Director, UA Campus Arboretum and Assistant Professor of
Plant Sciences at UA

o   Bradley Schauer, Assistant Professor of Film Studies at UA

o   Scott Selisker, discussion moderator and Visiting Assistant Professor of
English at UA

.         8:15pm-close: Biosphere 2 still open. Stargazing with the Oro
Valley Astronomy Club.

 

20$ general admission

10$ for U of A students

Admission includes an annual pass to Biosphere 2.

 

We hope to see you there!

cid:D3303A41-488B-4E5F-9A6B-4D054DDBF86C at ph.cox.net

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