Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition

Destin Harell, Wildlife Biologist with the Bureau of Land Management’s Cody Field Office, presents Prairie Dogs: Ecosystem Engineers at this free talk. The white-tailed prairie dog builds a foundation for the diverse sagebrush-steppe ecosystem of the Bighorn Basin, but are seen as either a pest or a keystone species depending on one’s perspective. Harrell discusses their status as both, and appropriate management of the species.

Lunchtime Expeditions are supported in part by Sage Creek Ranch and the Nancy-Carroll Draper Foundation.