Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho talk with Phil Hough, the executive director for the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. They discuss the value of designating the Scotchman Peaks a wilderness area, as well as the difficulties of doing so. Check out this week's trivia question:Q: The wilderness act was signed into law on Sept 3, 1964. What other significant act was signed into law on that date?A: Civil Rights Act

In this episode, Peter Pruitt and Leif Tapanila talk with Aaron Kunz, series producer for Idaho Experience on Idaho Public TV. They discuss the intricacies of making television shows, and dive deep into the creation of their most recent television series, Ligertown. Ligertown is an incredibly interesting story, tune into this episode of The Nature of Idaho to learn more!Check out this week's trivia question:Q: When did did Idaho Experience first air?A: 2017

In this episode, The Nature of Idaho's very own Leif Tapanila shares his experience working at the museum! He shares his background, and how his education in biology contributed greatly to the work he does in paleontology. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the Buzzsaw shark and Leif's experiences in paleontology and the museum!Check out this week's trivia question:Q: When was the Idaho Museum of Natural History founded?A: 1934

In this episode, The Nature of Idaho's very own Peter Pruett shares his experience working in zoos. Peter is currently the superintendent of Zoo Idaho, and has many years of experience working in zoos. Tune in to learn more about zoos and how they have changed over the last 30 years!Check out this week's trivia question:Q: When did Ross Park Zoo (aka Zoo Idaho) first open to the public?A: 1932

Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett interview Alissa Salmore, an Environmental Planner for the Idaho Transportation Department. In this episode, they discuss how the transportation department's work helps to preserve and protect wilderness areas in Idaho and throughout the intermountain west. Check out this week's trivia question:Q: What are the longest and shortest interstates in Idaho?A: I-84 at 276 miles; I-86 at 63 miles! (I-90 is 74 miles)

Join our hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett for this episode of Nature of Idaho where they had the opportunity to talk with Kelly Conde from the Wilderness Land Trust to discuss how to make public lands whole.

Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett celebrate the 100th episode of The Nature of Idaho with Jeff Roper, the weatherman on Local News 8, to discuss the weather! This episode was recorded at Jim Dandy's Brewing in Pocatello.

Join Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett as they discuss the remarkable flooding events in Yellowstone National Park with Grant Meyer from the University of New Mexico.

Join our hosts, Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett as they discuss growing plants and vegetables in urban areas with Alex Brooks.

Join our hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett as they talk about growing vegetables and gardening in urban areas with guest, Alex Brooks!