Wildlife biologist Zach Wallace’s work focuses on human impacts to wildlife and their habitats, with an emphasis on raptor ecology. At the next Draper Natural… Read More
Free “Draper After Dark” talk explores the effects of invasive grasses on sagebrush grasslands
“Sagebrush grasslands cover expansive areas of the western United States and provide critical habitat to hundreds of vertebrate species,” says Dr. Brian Mealor, Director of… Read More
Nature Conservancy science director discusses “Smart Siting” of wind energy projects to lessen impacts on wildlife
“Across the West,” says Holly Copeland of the Nature Conservancy (TNC), “the number of installed and planned wind energy projects has sharply risen with growing… Read More
Cancelled: “Draper After Dark” lecture explores finding common ground for conservation in local communities
NOTE, 8/14/2018: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this lecture has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. With an impressive background working for conservation organizations including… Read More
Archaeologist Loendorf explores bird imagery in rock art at free Draper Natural History Museum lunchtime lecture
Throughout his long career in archaeology, Larry Loendorf, PhD, has recorded countless images of birds at rock art sites and in painted caves. He has… Read More
Free lunchtime lecture at Buffalo Bill Center of the West reveals some of Wyoming’s most interesting and obscure wildlife
“Wyoming is famous for big, wild landscapes and diverse wildlife,” says Dr. Gary Beauvais, “including many species considered rare and deserving of conservation attention.” While… Read More
Free lecture explores dynamics of golden eagles and rabbits in Bighorn Basin
“The Golden Eagle is the most powerful aerial predator in North America, capable of killing animals as formidable as deer and wolves,” according to Dr.… Read More
Free lunchtime lecture explores the importance of sandstone cliffs as golden eagle habitat
“Golden eagle nests are typically clustered along prominent cliff faces adjacent to large, open foraging areas,” says Geologist Gretchen Hurley, the speaker at the next… Read More
Wildlife biologist discusses the perception and management of prairie dogs at free Lunchtime Expedition lecture
“The prairie dog is usually labeled a couple of different ways: either as a pest or a keystone species,” says Destin Harrell, wildlife biologist with… Read More
Free talk explores communicating science through natural history collections
At the next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition lecture, Assistant Curator Corey Anco explores the use of natural history collections to communicate science to… Read More
