Image Courtesy of Scott Baxter Photography
Image Courtesy of Scott Baxter Photography
Arizona Celebration of The International Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026
Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for the second program in a distinguished three-part series highlighting the United Nations’ International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026. This global initiative recognizes the critical role rangelands play in sustaining communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide—and Arizona’s rangelands are at the heart of that story.
Program
Thursday, November 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
FREE for Museum Members (Members, log-in first to reserve tickets)
FREE with Museum Admission
$10 for just the program
This evening program brings together leading voices in conservation, ranching, and policy to explore how Arizona’s landscapes are shaping innovative collaborations and global conversations about the future of rangelands. Guests will gain insights into how local work connects to international priorities and why protecting these lands matters more than ever.
Program | 6:00–7:20 p.m. in the Theater
- Barbara Hutchinson, PhD – Introduction to the IYRP
- Aaron Lien, PhD – Arizona rangelands and collaborative conservation
- Channing Moore – The Malpai Borderlands Group
- Sarah King – The Altar Valley Conservation Association
- Bob & Judy Prosser – The Bar T Bar Ranch and Diablo Trust Organization
- Screening of a short film on the Santa Rita Experimental Range and Virtual Fencing
Reception | 7:20–8:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Garden
Enjoy food, beverages, and conversation in the Sculpture Garden, with opportunities to connect directly with speakers and fellow attendees.
This is more than a program—it’s a chance to engage with an international effort while celebrating Arizona’s leadership in sustaining rangelands for future generations.
Speakers
Aaron Lien, PhD
Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona and Director of the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Specializing in collaborative solutions for rangeland and forest management.
Channing Moore
Executive Director of the Malpai Borderlands Group
Guiding a long-standing conservation initiative that sustains over one million acres of ranchlands in Southeast Arizona and Southwest New Mexico.
Sarah King
Executive Director of the Altar Valley Conservation Association and co-manager of the historic Anvil Ranch
Advancing collaborative conservation of the 600,000-acre Altar Valley watershed.
Bob & Judy Prosser
Fourth-Generation Stewards of Arizona’s Bar T Bar Ranch
Recognized for leadership in sustainable ranching, land management, and service to state and national agricultural organizations.
Programs and times are subject to change.