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Title: Mountain Lions
Show Description: To some people mountain lions represent a beautiful symbol of the wilderness, while to others they are a nuisance and represent controversy. This tale presents a small piece of the mystery and controversy surrounding mountain lions.
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Show Description:Ravens are amazing birds that go through a complex stage of development as young birds. They play, learn and explore as they find their niche in diverse environments. Bryan Bedrosian from Beringia South joined me for an interesting discussion about these unique animals that are thriving in Jackson Hole.
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Show Description:The Natural History of the Moose is fascinating. They are one of the only large mammals left on this continent that represent a legacy of long gone mega-fauna that once called North America home.
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Title: Glaciers shaped Grand Teton National Park
Show Description:Glaciers shaped many of the most visible features in Grand Teton National Park. Find out how the beauty from the valley floor over the piedmont lakes to the mountain tops were sculpted by glaciers.
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Title: Snow: Water takes center stage in winter
Show Description:Winter marks important changes in Jackson Hole. Many changes are influenced by snow, which plays an important part in shaping the adaptations of plants and animals. Snow itself constantly changes through the season, taking shape as one of the most versatile roles that water can play.
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Title: Mardy Murie: An Inspiring Woman
Show Description:Mardy Mrie led a fascinating and inspiring life. Listen to, feel moved, and find a role mdoel for all who find value and solace in the natural world.
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Title: A Half-day of Winter Exploration in Grand Teton National Park
Show Description:Winter is an amazing season to explore Grand Teton National Park. A snowshoe to Taggart Lake will open your eyes to the powerful elements of change at work on this unique landscape.
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Title: Grizzly Bears
Show Description:From waking up in the spring to hunkering down for the winter, a grizzly’s diet changes drastically. Explore what is on the grizzly’s menu throughout the seasons.
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Title: A Woman’s Work is Never Done: Geraldine Lucas
Show Description:The single woman homesteader played a vital role in the formation of the West. Called by freedom and fortune, these women endured obstacle and struggle to scratch out a life among a male dominated society. One woman’s story exemplifies how their strength and resolve set the foundation for women today.
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Title: Bald Eagles
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Though the bald eagle is a strong symbol for our nation, it almost became extinct several decades ago. Through protection, its numbers have rebounded and it now stands strong again, as a symbol of hope for other endangered animals.
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Bird Watching in Jackson Hole (13)
Putting a Name to a Place (14)
Fire’s Role in the West (15)
Dance, Song and Moving On: One Elk’s Story (16)
Show Descriptions:
Where the Buffalo Roam is back up and running. Learn about the beginning techniques of birding, the history of the names of our local landmarks, fire ecology, and Elk natural history in these fantastic shows.
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Title: Enjoy a Hike up Cascade Canyon
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Take a tour of Jenny Lake, Cascade Canyon, and Inspiration Point. This is the perfect place to learn a little about the Geology of the Teton range and some of the plants found here.
High School Field Ecology, Teton Science Schools’ first program, is now in its 40th year! This year’s class includes students from accross the country and Mexico. It is a gift to work with such a talented and curious group of students. After a week of field ecology in Jackson, the group spent 4 nights camping in Yellowstone and studying geothermal feature and Wildlife Biology.
Last Friday the students worked with Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation in a conservation service project. The group removed 1/4 mile of barbed wire fence in critical Pronghorn habitat along the Gros Ventre Road. The work was difficult, but the results were tangible and will help facilitate a safer Pronghorn migration along the corridor between Jackson Hole’s summer range and winter habitat in Sublette County and Wyoming’s Red Desert.
Congratulations students on a job well done!
