Join the NHI Speaker Series for "The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass they Barely Knew" with Debbie DeWolf Allen. This talk explores the fascinating origin of the genus name for Blue Grama Grass,

Join the NHI Speaker Series for "The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass they Barely Knew" with Debbie DeWolf Allen. This talk explores the fascinating origin of the genus name for Blue Grama Grass, *Bouteloua gracilis*. While botanical names often describe plants, some honor individuals. Discover the tale behind Bouteloua, intertwining two 18th-century Spanish gardeners, an enlightened king, a New World expedition, and botanical drawings lost for nearly 200 years.

Debbie DeWolf Allen, a Master Gardener and author of "Common Grasses of the Central Arizona Highlands," will guide this journey through botany, history, and exploration. Her field guide is available at the Natural History Institute.

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids re-traumatization. Patrick O'Reilly, Clinical Psychologist, will moderate.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. It hosts over 400 annual events annually, featuring diverse speakers from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton.

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Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

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Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle wisely stated, "The most important person to contact on these issues is the person you see in the mirror."

Distinguished speakers have included David Crane (NRG CEO), Lisa Jackson (Apple VP), Ernest Moniz (former U.S. Secretary of Energy), and Gina McCarthy (EPA Administrator), among others.

Isarithmic maps, like contour maps, use color or lines to represent a third variable in two dimensions. The author applied this technique to election returns, revealing broad patterns in U.S.

Isarithmic maps, like contour maps, use color or lines to represent a third variable in two dimensions. The author applied this technique to election returns, revealing broad patterns in U.S. political history that traditional maps often miss.

This animated interpretation highlights key phenomena: Roosevelt's enduring support, the South's shift from Democratic to Republican, and the evolution from an east-west to a contemporary coasts-versus-heartland political divide.

As this video demonstrates, American politics constantly evolves. It serves as a reminder that "politics as usual" is always in flux as parties battle for electoral supremacy.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community,

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses the Clean Regatta Program. This interview highlights the program's implementation at the America's Cup races held in San Francisco in September 2013.

Since July 2011, Sailors for the Sea collaborated with the America's Cup Event Authority to deliver a model sustainability sporting event. Their efforts led to the 34th America's Cup receiving the highest level Clean Regattas certification.

Ruth Ann Barrett interviewed Dan on September 10, 2013, with videography provided by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv.