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Sugar Unwrapped: Exploring Its History and Impact

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Castle Rock
Philip S. Miller Event Hall A
Sugar occupies a unique place in cultural and culinary landscapes. It has graduated from an esoteric ancient crop to an omnipresent part of modern food consumption. Sugar’s history, however, is not always a sweet story, and it poses contemporary health concerns as well. Join Active Minds as we explore the fascinating world of sugar. ADULTS. REGISTER NOW.
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Discovering America's National Parks: A Journey

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Castle Pines
Event Hall - Castle Pines
The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the national park system includes over 400 units (63 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national parks system and highlight some of the more notable parks and their stories. ADULTS. REGISTER NOW.
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The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Castle Rock
Philip S. Miller Event Hall A
The recent release of the artificial intelligence program ChatGPT has catapulted this technology to the forefront of global conversations. The enormous potential of this technology has many people both excited and fearful. Join Active Minds as we explain what AI is, how it can be used for good, and also its potential for abuse. ADULTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Registration begins 4/3/2024 at 8:00 AM

A Journey Through Hawaii's History and Culture

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lone Tree
Event Hall - Lone Tree
First settled by Polynesian sailors 1,000 years ago, the Hawaiian Islands developed a unique culture that flourished in relative isolation for centuries. British explorer James Cook’s landing in 1778 put the islands on a path to colonization and eventual incorporation into the United States when Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. Hawaii has most recently been in the news with erupting volcanoes and devastating wildfires. Join Active Minds as we explore the history and culture of the United States’ Pacific paradise, from Polynesian voyagers to modern volcanic wonders. ADULTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Registration begins 4/19/2024 at 8:00 AM

Plastics: Essential Innovations and Environmental Challenges

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Castle Pines
Event Hall - Castle Pines
From packaging to clothing, toys, appliances, cars, medical products, and more, plastics are an essential part of our lives. But they also fill our landfills, pollute our oceans, and contribute to climate change. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of plastics, including our current relationship (positive and negative) with this ubiquitous material, as well as ongoing research into materials that may one day replace them. ADULTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Registration begins 4/24/2024 at 8:00 AM

Colorado's Water: Past, Present and Future

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Parker
Event Hall B - Parker
Water may well become the most disputed natural resource of the 21st century. Population growth, climate change, urbanization, and other factors have put increasing pressure on a finite resource. Competing water interests have affected Colorado’s history for over 100 years. The legal right to divert and use water in Colorado has been debated, legislated, and litigated since before the time of statehood in 1876. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand our water history, the current challenges, and what the future holds for our use of this precious resource. ADULTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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