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The half-hour program features Peter Pruett, Zoo Idaho Superintendent, and Dr. Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, highlighting how the Gem State’s wild places have shaped Idaho’s past, present and future. The show features segments on nature news and a fun fact.
“Idaho has so much to offer in terms of varied landscapes, habitats, geology, and people,” said Peter Pruett. “ ‘The Nature of Idaho’ is about sharing our excitement for all that is wild Idaho - the places and the faces.”
"We hope our listeners will take a little time with us to reconnect with nature, whether we're talking about digging up dinosaurs or listening to crickets in the backyard,” said Dr. Leif Tapanila. “There's always something amazing going on outside."
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In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Elise Brown, a restoration coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Coeur d’Alene, and Mike Schlepp, a landowner who sold the easement to the government. Together, they discuss the transformation of farmland into the Schlepp Wetland easement in Northern Idaho. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Scott Koberg, Director of Ada County Parks & Waterways, to discuss creating a wetland in the middle of urban development in Boise. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Laura Heiner, the founder of Idaho Women’s Bikepacking, to discuss the world of bikepacking. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with filmmaker Kris Millgate to discuss her latest documentary project, Sage Wisdom West, which focuses on sage grouse. Kris Millgate, an outdoor journalist and owner of Tightline Media, is known for her documentaries spotlighting Western wildlife, including Ocean to Idaho and On Grizzly Ground. -
On this episode join Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett as they talk with Kathy Murphy and Andrea Parrott about the RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa. Kathy Murphy and Andrea Parrottare cohosts of Just Go Bike, and leaders of the RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa. -
On this episode join Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett as they talk with Randy’L Teton about how modeling for the US Mint led to her writing a children’s book about Sacajawea. Randy’L Teton is the children’s author of It’s her story: Sacajawea. -
On this episode join Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett as they talk about Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park and the connection between Nebraska and Idaho with Sam Matson. Sam Matson is the Superintendent at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park in Nebraska. -
On this episode join Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett as they talk about Idaho’s Park and Rec with Craig Quintana. Craig Quintana is the public information officer, and senior with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. -
Rob Gay, Education Curator from the Idaho Museum of Natural History, joins us to discuss how 3D printing fossils has changed paleontology. -
Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett meet with guest Brett Hewatt, Parks and Rec Superintendent and Arborist for the City of Pocatello to discuss arbor planning, development, and trends in parks and residential areas in the city, including recommendations to homeowners.
