Last year marked the 35th anniversary of the rediscovery of black-footed ferrets near Meeteetse, Wyoming. That rediscovery was, according to wildlife biologist Jesse Boulerice, “a… Read More
Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition lecture series resumes April 6
On Thursday, April 6, 12:15 p.m., the Draper Natural History Museum’s popular, free Lunchtime Expedition lecture series opens with a talk by Andrew Hansen, PhD.… Read More
December 1 Lunchtime Expedition explores archaeology, surveys, and a railroad
Archaeologist Chris Finley is the speaker at the next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition on Thursday, December 1. The free talk takes place at… Read More
Free talk discusses bufalo jump site and 12,000 years of human occupation in Wyoming’s highest mountains
The highest elevation bison jump known to exist in North America—at 11,000 feet above sea level—is located near the Dinwoody Glacier in Wyoming’s Wind River… Read More
Smith looks at first twenty years of wolves in Yellowstone since reintroduction at October Lunchtime Expedition
It’s been more than two decades since the gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. At the next Draper Museum Natural History Museum Lunchtime… Read More
September 1 Lunchtime Expedition explores effects of environmental change on Wyoming’s wildlife
According to wildlife ecologist Anna Chalfoun, PhD, “Habitat loss, fragmentation, and alteration resulting from human activities continue to be the greatest threats to wildlife populations… Read More
July 14 Lunchtime Expedition reveals the “Treasure Trove” of Natural Trap Cave
The famous fossil site of Natural Trap Cave, a 75-foot deep sinkhole at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming, is famous for… Read More
Yellowstone bison subject of June 2 Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition
The bison of Yellowstone National Park are unique in that they co-exist in close proximity to the geothermal activity of the landscape. At the next… Read More
May 5 Lunchtime Expedition explores two decades of change in the ecology of Wyoming landscapes
The next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition features Dennis Knight, PhD, a botanist who specializes in vegetation ecology. The free talk takes place on… Read More
Lunchtime Expedition uncovers history and restoration of iconic Smithsonian bison display
Author and naturalist Doug Coffman sheds new light and perspective on one of the country’s most historic wildlife dioramas at the next Draper Natural History Museum… Read More
