Sustainable Idaho

Sustainable Idaho: Master Naturalists

By Madison Long,

Published September 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM MDT

On today’s episode, Madison speaks with Paul Allen, the chairperson of Idaho’s High Desert Chapter Master Naturalist Program. As one of ten chapters in Idaho, the state Master Naturalist Program “aims to develop a core of well-informed volunteers to actively work towards stewardship of Idaho's natural environment.” Information can be found using QR codes on signage at local hiking trails, but also on the Idaho Fish and Game website, Idaho Master Naturalist Program | Idaho Fish and Game. If you have questions you can call Allen himself at 208-241-526.

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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Holly Wilson

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.

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