Edson Fichter Nature Talks returning to Pocatello in September

The popular Edson Fichter Nature Talks series is returning to Pocatello for its sixth year this September. Take this opportunity to learn more about wildlife, habitats, and fossil history connected to this area through this free lecture series co-sponsored by Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area and Idaho Fish and Game. New to the nature talk series this year will be a sketching class with a biological illustrator and a presentation by a paleontologist!

These evening chats will be held at the outdoor amphitheater at the Edson Fichter Nature Area every Wednesday night in September from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The nature area is located off of Cheyenne Avenue next to Indian Hills Elementary in Pocatello.

Presentations will include:

• Sep. 2   Animal Social Behavior
  Dr.  Rosemary Smith, Emeritus Biology, Idaho State University
   
• Sep. 9   Observing Nature through Sketching
  Ashelee Rasmussen, Doctor of Arts in Biology, biological illustrator who creates and teaches art to support education and engagement with science and nature. The public is encouraged to bring sketchbooks, paper, and pencils (with erasers) for this event. Supplies will also be available to use for free.
   
• Sep. 16   Beneficial Beavers
  Erik Bartholomew, Regional Wildlife Biologist, Idaho Fish and Game
   
• Sept. 23 Late Pleistocene Extinctions
  Robert Gay, Paleontologist and Education Manager, Idaho Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University
   
• Sept. 30    Celebration with Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area
  The Friends of EFNA invite you to celebrate its second-year anniversary with a special guest speaker who will talk about the art of falconry and introduce you to one of his birds. Additionally, plans for the updated entrance area will be shared while everyone enjoys some treats. Come see what’s in store for our nature area!

Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit in and around the outdoor amphitheater. Seating is limited, so come early to get a good spot. In the event of inclement weather, different meeting arrangements or cancellations may occur.

Got questions? Need directions to the nature area? Please contact the Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area at friendsofefna@gmail.com or by visiting their website at https://friendsofedsonfichternaturearea.com/. You can also contact the Idaho Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703. We look forward to seeing you there!

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