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Below the Power Grid and Into the Past

How Unexpected Fossil Discoveries Occur All Around Us
2026-06-23 18:00:00 2026-06-23 19:00:00 America/Phoenix Below the Power Grid and Into the Past Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Tuesday, June 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 18:00:00 2026-06-23 19:00:00 America/Phoenix Below the Power Grid and Into the Past Join paleontologist Brandon Nguyen for a fascinating look at how fossils are discovered during everyday construction projects. Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Tempe Public Library

Desert Willow Program Room

Join paleontologist Brandon Nguyen for a fascinating look at how fossils are discovered during everyday construction projects.

This talk will focus on fossil discoveries found during the construction of solar energy farms, utility transmission line projects, and fiber optic installations. Attendees will learn about the process of mitigation paleontology, including pre-construction survey, monitoring and fossil salvage, and specimen curation at designated repositories. The talk will also highlight the environmental protections placed upon paleontological resources found on public land.

Attend to earn Summer Reading points.

AGE GROUP: | Teens 12-18 | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | Performance/Special Event | Adult Education |

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