https://www.kisu.org/the-nature-of-idaho-season-8 The Nature of Idaho Season 8 en-US ©KISU-FM Public Radio Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:41:52 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-08-27/the-nature-of-idaho-idaho-museum-of-natural-history This episode of The Nature of Idaho brings together hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. Today’s guest is Dr. Tapanila himself, director of the museum. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:41:52 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-08-27/the-nature-of-idaho-idaho-museum-of-natural-history Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-08-13/the-nature-of-idaho-zoo-idaho This episode of The Nature of Idaho features Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. They talk about Zoo Idaho in Pocatello and some of the new things happening at the zoo. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:45:31 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-08-13/the-nature-of-idaho-zoo-idaho Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-07-30/the-nature-of-idaho-crickets This episode of The Nature of Idaho brings together hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila (Idaho Museum of Natural History) and Peter Pruett (Zoo Idaho) with guest Kristopher Watson, a program manager at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), to unpack the science and management of Mormon crickets. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:19:24 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-07-30/the-nature-of-idaho-crickets Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-07-15/the-nature-of-idaho-earthquake This episode of The Nature of Idaho explores the science and impacts of earthquakes. Hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila (Idaho Museum of Natural History) and Peter Pruett (Zoo Idaho) are joined by Christopher DuRoss, a research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Program based in Colorado. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:25:11 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-07-15/the-nature-of-idaho-earthquake Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-07-07/the-nature-of-idaho-buddy-levy This episode of The Nature of Idaho takes listeners on a thrilling journey to the top of the world. Hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho welcome bestselling nonfiction author and Washington State University professor Buddy Levy. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-07-07/the-nature-of-idaho-buddy-levy Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-06-18/the-nature-of-idaho-artemis-ii This episode of The Nature of Idaho features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. They are joined by guest Angela Garcia, an exploration geologist and Science Officer for Artemis II at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Together, they discuss the Artemis II mission to the Moon. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:45:23 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-06-18/the-nature-of-idaho-artemis-ii Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-06-09/the-nature-of-idaho-ski-patrol This episode of The Nature of Idaho features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. They are joined by guests Michelle Havens and Waylon Wade, both members of the Ski Patrol at Pebble Creek Ski Area in Southeast Idaho. Together, they discuss the essential practices and responsibilities that help ensure a safe day on the slopes. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:41:51 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-06-09/the-nature-of-idaho-ski-patrol Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-05-26/the-nature-of-idaho-fire-ecology This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Dr. Alistair Smith, Chair of the Earth and Spatial Sciences Department at the University of Idaho, and together they talk about forest fires, specifically how fire plays a role in forest ecology. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:42:00 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-05-26/the-nature-of-idaho-fire-ecology Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-04-09/the-nature-of-idaho-sheep-vs-cheatgrass This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Dr. Kelly Hopping, an Associate Professor at Boise State University who specializes in Human-Environment Systems, who talks about how sheep grazing might be helpful in controlling cheatgrass in the West. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:59:10 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-04-09/the-nature-of-idaho-sheep-vs-cheatgrass Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-03-25/the-nature-of-idaho-sagebrush-sea-project This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Matt Cahill, Program Director at the Nature Conservancy, and together they talk about the Sagebrush Sea. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:28:24 GMT https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho/2026-03-25/the-nature-of-idaho-sagebrush-sea-project Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett