Why Dinosaurs Still Matter in Mesa
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 7pm - 8pm
Location
Mesa Temple Visitors' Center
455 E. Main St in Mesa, AZ
Details
Join Simon Tipene Adlam, Director of the Arizona Museum of Natural History, for a dynamic presentation on how dinosaurs, deep time, and civic storytelling are shaping Mesa’s next century. From fossil beds to community futures, this talk explores why Arizona’s past—scientific, cultural, and spiritual—belongs at the heart of the American story.
This conversation weaves together the legacy of Indigenous engineers, faith-led founders, and the role of public museums in fostering belonging, imagination, and resilience. With visuals from the museum and a glimpse into AZMNH’s transformation, Simon invites us to reflect on the land we share—and the story we’re still building together.
