From the dirt to the treetops, scientists study samples as bacteria, DNA and insects may all be part of the formula for resilient trees in a changing climate In a School of Forestry lab at Northern Arizona University, scientists are carefully unfolding large tropical leaves, examining exotic beetles and growing colorful fungus in petri dishes. The research is part of an international effort to give Panama’s dry tropical forests a fighting chance for future survival, and Panamanians the … [Read more...] about NAU Researchers Searching for Best Trees to Re-Populate Panama Forest
Reveling in Real Time Reviews
Couple brings Silicon Valley technology and jobs to the mountains of Northern Arizona When you think about technology and big business, most people think of large cities and prime locations, such as Silicon Valley located in the Bay Area of California. But is the Silicon Valley’s dominance in tech innovation coming to an end? Inc.com says small town America is poised to become the next Silicon Valley. What is changing? Location is becoming less about being connected to an office and more … [Read more...] about Reveling in Real Time Reviews
Water Heals: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
With aquatic therapy, patients at Northern Arizona Healthcare’s EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine are finding pain relief and relaxation in a warm water therapeutic pool. Aquatic therapy is an increasingly popular treatment method for patients who cannot tolerate land-based exercise and/or who must use care with weight-bearing activity for any reason. It also helps with pre-operative conditioning before joint replacement surgery and pain during cancer treatment or recovery. It can relieve … [Read more...] about Water Heals: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Consider These Grant Writing Tips
Perhaps you can relate to this scenario. You’re a seasoned professional who’s had incredible opportunities to manage a team, build new programs and maybe even develop a small business. Now, you find yourself in a non-profit position with the charge to bring money into the organization. What do you do? In your endeavor to create a diversified fundraising plan, your past experiences give you confidence in engaging the right mix of major donors and corporate sponsors, but the mystical world of … [Read more...] about Consider These Grant Writing Tips
Golfers Practicing Pilates to Improve Movement, Reduce Chance of Injury
Each day, thousands of people around the world grab their clubs and take to the green grass to play a round of golf. In fact, the National Golf Foundation reports there are more than 25 million golfers worldwide. The highest percentage of golfers are age 50 and older, followed by those ages 30 to 49. Regardless of age, one thing is for sure: amateur golfers are a unique breed of athlete. Most weekend or day-off-from-work swingers go from their car to the green without any thought about their … [Read more...] about Golfers Practicing Pilates to Improve Movement, Reduce Chance of Injury
Monday Night Blues Returns to the Weatherford Hotel
Summer activities include live music, celebrations and murder mysteries The return of Monday Night Blues, the official Flagstaff Blues & Brews after party, headquarters for the 4th of July Parade and monthly Murder Mystery Dinner Theater are among the activities planned at the Weatherford Hotel in the historic downtown district this summer. Seasoned traveling and local musicians like Flagstaff favorites Steve Willis, Hans Olson and Tommy Dukes are once again rocking the downtown. “We … [Read more...] about Monday Night Blues Returns to the Weatherford Hotel
Flagstaff Airport Temporarily Closing
The Flagstaff Airport will be closing the runway Sunday evening from (8:00 p.m.) June 11th through Monday morning at 4:00 a.m. June 19th for asphalt repairs. During this time frame there will not be air service available out of Flagstaff. We do thank you for your patience during this necessary closure, and for choosing to “Fly Flagstaff.” … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Temporarily Closing
Ron Getto—Cleaning Up the Strikes
Ron Getto has two Ivy League college degrees and has spent 22 years on Wall Street. So, one might wonder, what brought the Starlite Lanes owner to Flagstaff? His career path has not been smooth. In fact, there were some pretty big bumps along the way. Getto was born and raised in New York. He attended Columbia University as an undergrad and a graduate student in its business school. In 1986, he pursued a career on Wall Street, which he described as “spectacular.” He was happy there … [Read more...] about Ron Getto—Cleaning Up the Strikes
Annual Hopi Festival Celebrating 84 Years
More than 100 award-winning artists and presenters from the Hopi villages in Northern Arizona will bring cultural traditions and talents to the Museum of Northern Arizona for the 84th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MNA is located at 3101 N. Fort Valley Road in Flagstaff. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $8 students, American Indians (10+ with tribal affiliation) and youth 10-17. Children under 10 are free. Weekend passes … [Read more...] about Annual Hopi Festival Celebrating 84 Years
Glorious Flagstaff Summertime
Hello Flagstaff! Summer has arrived and so, hello visitors, as well; welcome to Flagstaff! As many of you know, tourism is an essential part of our local economy. BBB taxes help pay for our parks, our FUTS trails, recreation services and much more. Summer in Flagstaff is pretty close to perfect and I’m thrilled to be able to share it all with you! So, whether you’ve been here your entire life or you’re visiting for the first time, I’d like to share some of my favorite summer traditions and … [Read more...] about Glorious Flagstaff Summertime