The Academy for Learning in Retirement’s November 4-part presentations focus on White Sands National Park and the story of the Southern Tularosa Basin. Scott Hayes-Strom, Cultural Resource Program Manager at White Sands National Park will give live presentations on the following dates.

Tuesday, November 4: “From seabed to sand dunes: The geologic story of White Sands”

Thursday, November 6: “Giants in the sand: Megafauna and the first people of the Tularosa Basin”

Tuesday, November 11: “Life on the dunes: The wildlife of the White Sands National Park”

Thursday, November 13: “From salt trails to national treasure: The modern human story of White Sands”

The presentations will be held at the DACC Auditorium, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, from 10:30 until noon and will also be available as a Zoom broadcast and recorded. Coffee and cookies are available from 9:40 until 10:20 at the Student Resources Center next door. The fee for a single day is $5, $20 (four sessions/month), or $30 (3 months Oct., Nov., Dec., 10 presentations). Register on-line at https://alrsite.my.canva.site/fall-2025-webpage/ or register with cash at the door. ALR will send announcements and Zoom links to registrants on the evening before each presentation. Registrants my attend at the auditorium or my log on Zoom after 10:00 am.