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Wildlife Speaker Series

Pollinators, Trumpeters, and Arctic Grayling … oh my!

We are very excited to bring back the Wildlife Speaker Series in 2021. In May, June, and July, we will host virtual events. Each event will be in “webinar” format on Zoom, which means viewers will neither see nor hear themselves. The only visible speakers will be the folks facilitating the meeting and the speaker(s). We hope–with the growing number of vaccinated people–to bring the programs back “in-person” in 2022. (Prior to 2020, Big Hole events included a potluck meal and were held at a local community hall, fishing lodge, or ranch. We look forward to doing that again!) Keep your fingers crossed.

This year’s programs will all begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. The dates and Zoom links are here:

May 27: Pollinators

June 24: Trumpeter swans

July 22: Arctic grayling

If you are unable to attend at these times, don’t worry! The nice thing about the “new” normal is that these programs will be recorded so you can watch them at your leisure and even share them with your friends by providing the links, which we will send out after the events.

Help Keep the Series Alive

If you’d like to support these programs, each of the coordinating organizations (listed below) has agreed that Ruby Habitat Foundation will be the recipient of donations of support. Although we are hosting these virtually, the expenses associated with Zoom accounts, poster printing, advertising, etc. are not insignificant. (If we receive donations in excess of our costs, we have also agreed that we will “roll” those donations over to next year when we are, hopefully, “live.”)

Your donations of financial support are very much appreciated and can be made by clicking here.

About the Wildlife Speaker Series

The Big Hole Watershed Committee has co-sponsored a Wildlife Speaker Series event each summer since 2013. The purpose of the Wildlife Speaker Series is to increase awareness about our less controversial wildlife and engage with our local community through walks, tours, and presentations. Local conservation groups join together to share interesting wildlife facts at local historical and conservation-oriented venues. These events provide a social opportunity for learning and foster relationships with community members and wildlife experts.

A group of committed, local conservation organizations (listed below) carries the torch to keep the series alive.