Gary Paul Nabhan

Gary Paul Nabhan

Keynote Speaker: Agricultural Ecologist, Ethnobotanist & Director of the University of Arizona Center for Regional Food Studies; Author

Gary Paul Nabhan Biography

Gary Paul Nabhan is a Lebanese-American writer, international speaker, conservation leader, desert ecologist and agricultural activist, who addresses the connections between biodiversity and cultural diversity. He is also an Ecumenical Franciscan Brother involved in interfaith conflict resolution, the revival of desert spirituality traditions and recovery of threatened sacred plants. His writing on natural history, cultural history, seed saving, food and agriculture and Arab contributions to U.S. cultures have been honored with a MacArthur "Genius" award, a Lannan Literary fellowship, a James Beard Medal, and four lifetime achievement awards. Now retired as a teachers and research team leader at three universities, he divides his time between Arizona and Sonora Mexico, tending an orchard of 150 varieties, writing and lecturing worldwide.

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Gary Paul Nabhan Speaking Topics

How Engaging Youth in Restoring Natural Habitats Can Heal Wounds & Provide Health Benefits

How contact with aromatic plants & soil microbes in habitat restoration can benefit health and well-being among youth.

How Arab Cultures Have Influenced America Cultures and Cuisines

How Arabs have brought words, foods, science and arts into English and Spanish speaking cultures in the Americas.

Bridging Borders: What We Gain When Working Cross-Culturally

How we can build winning collaborations across cultures, faith and nations to heal cultural and political divides and save the earth and seas.

Saving Sacred Lands & Ceremonial Plants: What's At Stake If They Are Lost

Ecotones and ecological edges: what we can learn from the desert and the sea on how to be in a stressful world.

Climate Change & Food: Learning From Desert Farmers & Chefs

How desert farmers and cooks can help us live and eat more enjoyably with water scarcity and climate stress in a hotter, drier and more uncertain world.

Gary Paul Nabhan Videos

Sacred Plants with Dr. Gary Nabhan

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What topics does Gary Paul Nabhan speak about?

Gary Paul Nabhan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Agriculture, Sustainability, Conservation, Environmental Activism, Spirituality, Social Sciences, Science and Biology.

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Gary Paul Nabhan generally travels from Tucson, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Gary Paul Nabhan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Climate Change and Environmental Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Paul Nabhan for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Gary Paul Nabhan generally travels from Tucson, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Doug Fine, Winona LaDuke and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Paul Nabhan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/05/2025.

Gary Paul Nabhan Speaking Topics

  • How Engaging Youth in Restoring Natural Habitats Can Heal Wounds & Provide Health Benefits

    How contact with aromatic plants & soil microbes in habitat restoration can benefit health and well-being among youth.

  • How Arab Cultures Have Influenced America Cultures and Cuisines

    How Arabs have brought words, foods, science and arts into English and Spanish speaking cultures in the Americas.

  • Bridging Borders: What We Gain When Working Cross-Culturally

    How we can build winning collaborations across cultures, faith and nations to heal cultural and political divides and save the earth and seas.

  • Saving Sacred Lands & Ceremonial Plants: What's At Stake If They Are Lost

    Ecotones and ecological edges: what we can learn from the desert and the sea on how to be in a stressful world.

  • Climate Change & Food: Learning From Desert Farmers & Chefs

    How desert farmers and cooks can help us live and eat more enjoyably with water scarcity and climate stress in a hotter, drier and more uncertain world.

Gary Paul Nabhan Videos

Sacred Plants with Dr. Gary Nabhan
  • How do I book Gary Paul Nabhan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gary Paul Nabhan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gary Paul Nabhan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gary Paul Nabhan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gary Paul Nabhan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gary Paul Nabhan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gary Paul Nabhan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Paul Nabhan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gary Paul Nabhan speak about?

    Gary Paul Nabhan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Agriculture, Sustainability, Conservation, Environmental Activism, Spirituality, Social Sciences, Science and Biology.
  • Where does Gary Paul Nabhan travel from?

    Gary Paul Nabhan generally travels from Tucson, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gary Paul Nabhan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Paul Nabhan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Paul Nabhan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gary Paul Nabhan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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