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Archaeology Café (Tucson): Agave Farmers

May 5, 2015 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Agave delamateri (Tonto Basin agave) near Sedona, Arizona. This is one of four species new to science that researchers believe are ancient domesticates. There is evidence that Verde Valley inhabitants traded this species to residents of the Tonto Basin in the distant past. Photo: © Wendy C. Hodgson.
Agave delamateri (Tonto Basin agave) near Sedona, Arizona. This is one of four species new to science that researchers believe are ancient domesticates. There is evidence that Verde Valley inhabitants traded this species to residents of the Tonto Basin in the distant past. Photo: © Wendy C. Hodgson.
On May 5, 2015, Wendy Hodgson and Dr. Andrew Salywon (Desert Botanical Garden) will describe several newly named species of agave. Evidence shows that humans domesticated these plants in the past.

Archaeology Café is an informal forum where adults can learn more about the Southwest’s deep history and speak directly to experts. We have based Archaeology Café on the science pub or science cafe model that developed in Europe and quickly spread to major American cities. At Archaeology Café, we break down the static, jargon-laden dynamic of traditional lectures, and have an expert share some ideas with the group in ways that get discussion going. (Food and drink make things a little livelier, too.)

The program is free, but participants are encouraged to order their own refreshments. Although kids may attend with adult supervision, Archaeology Cafés are best for adults and young adults.

If accommodation is needed due to disability, please contact Kate Gann by email or phone, 520-882-6946 x 16.

The 2014–2015 season of Archaeology Café is made possible, in part, by Arizona Humanities.

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Place: We meet on the patio of Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Ave., Tucson. Enter through the restaurant.

Time: Presentations begin after 6:00 p.m. It is best to arrive before 5:30 p.m., as seating is open and unreserved, but limited. Share tables and make new friends!

Cost: Archaeology Café is free, but guests are encouraged to order their own refreshments from the menu.

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Archaeology Café (Tucson): Agave Farmers

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375 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson
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May
2015
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05:30pm - 07:30pm

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