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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 sit down with Serena Rasmussen, Executive Director of Wild Hearts Idaho, to discuss empowering young women through outdoor experiences. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Jay Petervary, the founder and race director of the Fat Pursuit, to discuss the race and its impact on Teton Valley. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Melanie Vining, Executive Director of the Idaho Trails Association, to discuss the creation and maintenance of trails in Idaho. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Jim Anglesey, the Long-Range Planner for the City of Pocatello. Together, they discuss the concept and benefits of walkable cities. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Dr. Rita Dixon, the State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. They explore the vital role bats play in Idaho's ecosystem and their broader significance. -
In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by John Robison, Public Lands and Wildlife Director for the Idaho Conservation League, to discuss the importance and value of public lands in Idaho. -
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.
