Dr. Stephenie Slahor is retired from her law practice and her teaching roles at both the university and law school levels. In this course, you’ll discover Arizona’s Grand Canyon, one of the world’s most famous natural wonders. We will explore its origins and geological features, the crucial role of the Colorado River, and the intricate history of human activity, including connections to Native American tribes. Additionally, we will examine the inner Canyon trails, the growth of tourism, and the unique biology and botany of the Canyon’s five life zones, showcasing species that are found nowhere else on the planet.

Special Notes

This class is being held virtually via Zoom. The link to the virtual session will be sent in the class reminder a few days before the class start date. Please save the link once you receive it. Multi-session courses will use this same link each week.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

Instructor:

Stephenie Slahor

Dr. Stephenie Slahor is retired from her law practice, and university and law school teaching. She now creates informative and enjoyable OLLI courses for universities around the nation, primarily in the natural sciences and about sites where geology and/or human history are significant.

Room: Online Through Zoom

Cost:

Tuition $60.00
Member Tuition $45.00

Virtual /Online | Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM

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