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{Partner Event} Chasing Snow – Stories of Wonder, Tradition, and the Science of Winter

  • DRI Reno Campus – Stout Conference Room 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno (map)

Nevada Humanities is partnering with Desert Research Institute in 2025 to bring a series of events to Reno and Las Vegas. The intersection between science, the humanities and the arts will come together this year to explore varying topics and our connection to our great state of Nevada. 

Join us for an evening of captivating stories that explore our connection to winter. From the wonder of snowfall to the traditions it inspires, and the science that unravels its mysteries, 'Chasing Snow' celebrates the many ways winter shapes our lives. Through diverse perspectives, we'll uncover tales of discovery, creativity, and the enduring allure of the cold season. Come ready to be inspired.

DRI Storyteller – Anne Heggli, Ph.D.: Anne’s story will weave together her upbringing on the American River, her family’s history in snow monitoring, and her research in the Snake Range in Eastern Nevada (partially funded by the Long Now Foundation).