SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES

Join us this summer for our Summer Speaker Series as we bring in expert speakers to delve into the wonders of Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding ecosystem.

Twice a month this summer (May through September), we’ll be hosting a guest speaker at our Gardiner, MT headquarters building located just across from the Roosevelt Arch. These captivating events are free, family friendly, and open to the public, offering unique insights and perspectives from a diverse array of specialists. Each speaker session promises to be an engaging and enriching experience, providing attendees with a deeper appreciation for Yellowstone’s natural and cultural heritage.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with experts, fellow nature lovers, and the awe-inspiring landscape of Yellowstone National Park!

SUMMER SPEAKER LINEUP

Jeff Reed and Joanna Lambert Summer Speaker Series

Joanna Lambert, Ph.D. & Jeff Reed, Ph.D.
5/29/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dire Wolves, Mammoths, & Humans: Yellowstone in the Pleistocene

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Susan Stewart

Susan Stewart
6/16/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Traditional and Contemporary Native American Art

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Lynn Powers, M.S.S.E.
6/24/2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Star Party: Dark Skies, Deep Space Observations, & Preserving the Night Sky

David Haines

David Haines
7/16/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Yellowstone National Park Bird Program: Monitoring, Research, & Mgmt in the World’s 1st National Park

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Michelle Toshack
7/23/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bumble Bee Conservation

Roosevelt Arch under Stars Milky Way. NPS/Jake Frank

Lynn Powers, M.S.S.E.
7/28/2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Star Party: Craters, the Moon, & Nebulas

Rick Wallen

Rick Wallen
7/31/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Yellowstone Bison

Roosevelt Arch under Stars Milky Way. NPS/Jake Frank

Lynn Powers, M.S.S.E.
8/12/2025
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Star Party: Perseids Meteor Shower, Shooting Stars, & Comets

Rachael Dines

Rachael Dines
8/18/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Willow, Beaver, & Moose

Roosevelt Arch under Stars Milky Way. NPS/Jake Frank

Lynn Powers, M.S.S.E.
8/29/2025
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Star Party: Craters, the Moon, Nebulas, & Galaxies

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Katy Duffy
9/18/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Owls of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

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