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Hosted by Zoo Idaho Superintendent Peter Pruett and Idaho Museum of Natural History Director Dr. Leif Tapanila, The Nature of Idaho explores how the Gem State’s wild landscapes shape its past, present... more
FAQs about The Nature of Idaho:How many episodes does The Nature of Idaho have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.
February 12, 2025The Nature of Idaho: Trails in IdahoIn 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....more29minPlay
January 30, 2025The Nature of Idaho: Walkable CitiesIn 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....more29minPlay
January 16, 2025The Nature of Idaho: Vax BatsIn 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....more30minPlay
December 26, 2024The Nature of Idaho: Public LandsIn 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....more30minPlay
December 12, 2024The Nature of Idaho: Schlepp WetlandIn 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....more30minPlay
November 28, 2024The Nature of Idaho: Victory WetlandsIn 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....more31minPlay
November 14, 2024The Nature of Idaho: BikepackingIn 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....more30minPlay
October 31, 2024The Nature of Idaho: Sage GrouseIn 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....more30minPlay
October 17, 2024The Nature of Idaho: RAGBRAI Bike RideOn 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....more29minPlay
October 03, 2024The Nature of Idaho: SacajaweaOn 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....more31minPlay
FAQs about The Nature of Idaho:How many episodes does The Nature of Idaho have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.