Events Archive - Western National Parks Association

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Explore culture, history, nature, and more at virtual events or events at The National Parks Store. To find events among the 70+ national parks that partner with Western National Parks Association, visit the Discover Our Parks page and choose a partner park.

In-Person Presentation | Venomous Animals of the US and Canada 12 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Venomous Animals of the Tucson area...and Beyond! Join Larry Jones as he embarks on a visual journey across the gamut of venomous animals of the US and Canada, zeroing in […]

In-Person Presentation | Venomous Animals of the US and Canada 2 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Venomous Animals of the Tucson area...and Beyond! Join Larry Jones as he embarks on a visual journey across the gamut of venomous animals of the US and Canada, zeroing in […]

Santo Domingo Jewelry Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]

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Santo Domingo Jewelry Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]

Free

In-Person Presentation | Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

In 2019, Tom Zoellner hiked the 790-mile Arizona Trail. Not only did he journey through the physicality of Arizona -- its canyons, mountains, cities, deserts, plateaus, reservoirs and small towns -- but also through its astonishing history. Tom joins us to talk about his sojourn, which is brilliantly documented in his new book Rim to […]

In-Person Presentation | The Forgotten Botanist

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Wynne Brown, author of The Forgotten Botanist: Sara Plummer Lemmon's Life of Science and Art, will take us on a visual journey of Sara Lemmon's life and work, including her […]

Hopi Katsina Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Katsina dolls, carved representations of Hopi deities, have captured the public’s imagination for decades. Enjoy a remarkable selection of katsina, or kachina, carvings from the finest Hopi artists. Talks about the history of the tradition of Hopi Katsina art at 11 am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks […]

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Rendition Arts: Metal Artwork Inspired by Ancient Rock Art

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Contemporary metal artwork representing petroglyphs from the American Southwest. These pieces pay tribute to ancient rock carvings and allow us to bring this rich cultural heritage into our homes. Shop a variety of designs for indoor and outdoor use.  This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. Face coverings are optional. […]

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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Debuts Texas White House Rehabilitation

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park 1048 Park Road #49, Stonewall, TX, United States

JOHNSON CITY, Texas – Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the opening of two new temporary exhibits, The Texas Oval Office and The Cabinet Oak Project. The Texas Oval Office exhibit officially opens with a public ribbon cutting at 12:30 PM. on April 5 in the park’s visitor center, in Johnson City. The exhibit enables visitors to […]

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