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We talked with filmmaker James Brundige about his film Wildways: Corridors of Life. We asked him why isolated "islands" of wildlife habitat are problematic, what conservation biologists are doing to address the issue, why film is an effective medium, and how music plays into the process.

Wildways: Corridors of Life will be shown this evening as part of an Earth Day Celebration here at Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5pm and the films begin at 6pm with a discussion between the two films being shown.

A prank leads to a punch. A little book leads to a big break. Listen to stories from Teton County Library's live storytelling competition, Cabin Fever Story Slam. The theme was broken. www.tclib.org/cabinfever

It's estimated that there were 80,000 runs taken in the backcountry on Teton Pass this Winter. We talked with Teton Pass Ambassador Jay Pistono about use and avalanche stats., what people were doing well, and what needs to be improved. He emphasizes the "Teton Code" of ethics that is created and upheld by those who enjoy backcountry adventure on the Pass.

A ThinkWY Gathering focusing on "The Faces of America & Diversity in the National Parks" took place last night in Jackson. It dove into 500 years of Latino History in the US and cultural diversity in the National Parks. Emy DiGrappa joined us to talk more about Latino history in the U.S. and the National Parks as well as why the Wyoming Humanities Council creates events that make you THINK.

Tonight the Sustainability Series will address "The Road to Zero Waste" at 6pm at Spark JH. We talked with Scott Steen and Mari Allan Hanna about the Zero Waste Movement, initiatives to reduce/divert waste in Teton County, and what we as community members can do to contribute to the effort.

Our Local Epic showcases the kayaking pioneers who made first ascents on the Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone River, a section that's now officially declared Wild and Scenic. The film is made by local, Will Taggart and includes Aaron Pruzan and Yvon Chouinard. We talked with Will and Aaron about the stories they delved into, why they kayak, what stewardship means to them, and how you make a film in such treacherous water.

Our Local Epic will be shown as part of an Earth Day Celebration at Center for the Arts on April 22nd. Doors open at 5pm, the films begin at 6pm.

Carl is an inquisitive chipmunk who has adventures based around the National Museum of Wildlife Art here in Jackson Hole. Lynn Estes Friess, the author of the series of children's books based on Carl, stopped by the station to talk about where the idea came from, how she's evolved as an author, and why she wanted to write books for kids.

Teton Pass Ambassador Jay Pistono talked with us about the Spring conditions in the backcountry of Jackson Hole. Catch our updates every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am on KHOL 89.1 or find them here!

Every year at Summit High School, English teacher Kristi Ralston introduces her class to poetry. They memorize famous poems, write their own, and have a poetry slam. Senior Lucy Martinez entered the Wyoming "Poetry Out Loud" competition... and won. Now she's headed to D.C. to compete at the national level on May 2nd. She talked with us about the poems she chose and gave us a preview of her performance.

If the majority of voters in the Wyoming Democratic Caucus supported Bernie Sanders, then how did Hillary Clinton come out even in the delegate count? We talked to Wyofile journalist Dustin Bleizeffer about the anger and confusion surrounding the results. We also talked about Republican U.S. House candidates vying for Wyoming's open seat and their differing stances on coal and energy policy.