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with Doug Chadwick Thursday, October 12, 20235:30pm - 6:30pmohn A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall Veteran environmental writer Douglas Chadwick will present ideas from his most recent book Four-Fifths A Grizzly:  A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All.  He will explore the amazing interconnectedness of nature, advocating that the path toward conservation begins with how we see our place in the world. In the book Chadwick explores how our genetic identity and similarity … [Read more...] about Four-Fifths A Grizzly

Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph will be in conversation with Martha Williams, The Community Library’s Programs and Education Director. Monday, October 9, 20235:00pm - 6:00pmJohn A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall Joseph is the third annual Sun Valley Playwright's Resident, a residency that fosters new relationships between theatremakers and Idaho’s Wood River Valley community and offers creative support to foster a new project over the course of a … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Rajiv Joseph

Wednesday, December 6, 2023  5:30pm - 6:30pmLibrary Programs Studio December's pick for The Community Library Book Club is Living Untethered by Michael A. Singer. The discussion will be led by communications manager Kyla Merwin. More/register here. A New York Times bestseller, this transformative and highly anticipated guide will be your compass on an exciting new journey toward self-realization and unconditional happiness. The luminary author of The … [Read more...] about Book Club: “Living Untethered” 

with Idaho Ranchers & Friends  Friday, October 6, 20232:30pm - 4:00pmJohn A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall Hear stories and ask questions of Idaho ranchers and learn what it is really like to be an Idaho rancher. Panelists include Cindy Siddoway, Cory Peavey, Henry Etcheverry, and Darby Northcott. The panel will be moderated by Mike Guerry. This event is open to all, no registration required. The conversation will be livestreamed and recorded. Presented in … [Read more...] about Sheep Ranching Q&A 2023

What Working Landscapes Bring to the Table  Tuesday, October 3, 20235:30pm - 7:00pmJohn A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall This panel conversation, in partnership with the Western Landowners Alliance and the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, will focus on the importance of both private and public lands, the critical role of agriculture in conservation, and obstacles that landowners face in stewarding these landscapes. The panel will also touch on the idea of stewardship beyond … [Read more...] about The New Era of Conservation:

At the Wood River Museum of History and Culture Join us for a conversation exploring the extraordinary history, challenges, culture, and livelihoods of Peruvian sheepherders in Idaho as observed by the panelists through their work and lived experiences. Panelists include Luis Campos, Betzi Quiroz, and Rodolfo Serva and the event will be moderated by Jessica Maynard. Spanish translation will be available. Space is limited and registration is required. Register here. Únase a nosotros … [Read more...] about Peruvian Sheepherding in Idaho: Una Conversación