<p>Treasured Legacies is a stunning visual celebration of Priscilla Baldwin's contributions to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM), as both an internationally-recognized artist and a long-time conservationist. Through photographs and scratchboard art, this beautiful book includes a history of the ASDM, from its establishment in 1952 to ongoing initiatives that continue the founders' vision of conservation, preservation, and education. Discover the Sonoran Desert through Baldwin's message of Conservation: The Gift of Life, a series of unique artworks celebrating successes in stewardship. Treasured Legacies is a stunning visual celebration of Priscilla Baldwin's contributions to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM), as both an internationally-recognized artist and a long-time conservationist. Through photographs and scratchboard art, this beautiful book includes a history of the ASDM, from its establishment in 1952 to ongoing initiatives that continue the founders' vision of conservation, preservation, and education. Discover the Sonoran Desert through Baldwin's message of "Conservation: The Gift of Life", a series of unique artworks celebrating successes in stewardship. Experience the magic of Hal Gras' Desert Ark, a beloved outreach program that brought desert animals to schools and organizations for more than 30 years, that taught generations of children - and adults - to enjoy and respect the natural world. Soar with majestic birds of prey in the modern conservation experience called Raptor Free Flight, which continues to amaze and inform audiences of all ages. And join Priscilla and the Desert Museum in looking ahead to the future of conservation in zoos and aquariums. #### Priscilla Baldwin and her husband, Michael, are responsible for the founding of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Art Institute, which features art education classes, gallery exhibitions, an Artist-in-Residence Program, and a permanent Museum art collection. Priscilla Baldwin has been critical in furthering ASDM's conservation efforts through art, art education, and the Museum at large. The ASDM Press is proud to honor her contributions in Treasured Legacies.</p>

Treasured Legacies: Conservation, Art, Education and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Craig Ivanyi

Peggy Larson

Anne C. Warner

ASDM Press

Rattlesnake, coralsnake, scorpion, and spider! The mere mention of these words sends most of us running for cover. In truth, these creatures don't present any great danger, as long as we know who they are, how they behave in nature, and what we should do to avoid unwanted encounters. It's all here, in a format that will fit easily in your shirt pocket or daypack. In this colorful guide you'll learn to identify a wide range of biting and stinging critters, from rattlesnakes and Gila monsters, to brown spiders and scorpions. Each entry includes a quick method of identifying the animal, a little bit about its range and habitat, and a fascinating fact or two about its life. You'll also learn about some creatures that many of us think are venomous but are not, and some animals who try to appear venomous (through coloration or behavior) but are actually quite harmless. This handy guide is perfect for hikers, visitors to the Southwest, and anyone else who is fearful of or fascinated with these intriguing dwellers of the Southwest.

GetGo Guide: Venomous Critters of the Southwest

Science & Math

Renee Lizotte

Nature & Ecology

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press

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