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The Nature of Things: Adaptive Planet - Life at the Extremes

Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
6 - 7 p.m.
Add to Calendar 2026-11-02 18:00:00 2026-09-12 10:46:57 The Nature of Things: Adaptive Planet - Life at the Extremes Discover how life thrives where it seems impossible. From Arizona's scorching Sonoran Desert to the frozen Arctic, some of Earth’s harshest environments demand extraordinary survival strategies. Former National Park ranger Steve Elnglehardt will explore how plants and animals in these vastly different regions have evolved in surprisingly similar ways to endure extreme heat, bitter cold, scarce water, and challenging conditions. Join us for this fascinating program in our Nature of Things series and see how local nature adapts, survives, and inspires.Learn MoreStephen A. Engelhardt is a career interpreter, former National Park Ranger, and outdoor educator, with extensive experience in Arizona’s national parks and desert ecology. He specializes in Sonoran Desert ecology and archaeological sites, having worked with the National Park Service and Arizona Game & Fish.Brought to you by Chandler Nature Center and Chandler Library, The Nature of Things is a conversation series featuring contemporary topics in science, conservation and the natural world around us. If you are interested in local ecosystems, as well as Arizona's cultural and natural heritage, this speaker series is for you! City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
Former National Park ranger Steve Elnglehardt

Discover how life thrives where it seems impossible. From Arizona's scorching Sonoran Desert to the frozen Arctic, some of Earth’s harshest environments demand extraordinary survival strategies. Former National Park ranger Steve Elnglehardt will explore how plants and animals in these vastly different regions have evolved in surprisingly similar ways to endure extreme heat, bitter cold, scarce water, and challenging conditions. 

Join us for this fascinating program in our Nature of Things series and see how local nature adapts, survives, and inspires.

Learn More

Stephen A. Engelhardt is a career interpreter, former National Park Ranger, and outdoor educator, with extensive experience in Arizona’s national parks and desert ecology. He specializes in Sonoran Desert ecology and archaeological sites, having worked with the National Park Service and Arizona Game & Fish.

Brought to you by Chandler Nature Center and Chandler Library, The Nature of Things is a conversation series featuring contemporary topics in science, conservation and the natural world around us. If you are interested in local ecosystems, as well as Arizona's cultural and natural heritage, this speaker series is for you!