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September 2018
Book Talk & Signing with Dr. Mark Nelson
Dr. Nelson will be featuring his book Pushing the Limits: Insights from Biosphere 2. Pushing Our Limits is a fresh examination of Biosphere 2, the world’s first man-made mini-world, twenty-five years after its first closure experiment. Author Mark Nelson, one of the eight crew members locked in the enclosure during the 1991–1993 experiment, offers a compelling insider’s view of the dramatic story behind Biosphere 2. Event details8: Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Event address: 6208 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712
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Ecotechnics and Biospherics Workshop
In this workshop covering themes regarding Ecotechnics and Biospherics, you will receive an introduction to constructed wetlands and graywater irrigation approaches. Subjects including organic vegetable gardening and fruit orchards in a dry climate will be covered. Mark will elaborate on Biosphere 2 and its lessons for sustainability: farming without chemicals, nutrient and water recycling, and integrating technology with life systems.We will also explore indoor air quality and natural approaches for biofiltration using indoor plants and soils. Event details: Saturday, November…
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