Learn about the flora and fauna in the Absaroka-Beartooth with Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, whose popular lecture series concludes this month. Co-sponsored by Museum of the Rockies and Hopa Mountain, the next talk of the series is set for Wednesday, November 19th. “The Story of Moose, Beavers & Willow in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness” will begin at 6:30pm. It will be held in the Community Room at Bozeman Public Library.
How have beaver reintroduction and shifts in the moose population influenced riparian vegetation in the southern Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness over the last 40 years? Rachel Dines, Ph.D. candidate in the MSU Department of Animal and Range Sciences, will discuss how these animals rely on riparian ecosystems for food, cover, and as travel corridors, and will summarize her research examining long-term monitoring data for these riparian areas.
photo courtesy of R Dines
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period.
The informative talks are presented in person on select Wednesdays. The presentations are free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks are recommended but not required.
The Science Inquiry Lecture Series will continue in the new year! Stay tuned for details.
Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on social media or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details and information about future talks. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •
