Part 3 in the series: Timber Wars, From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone

Most people living in the Northwest are at least somewhat familiar with the infamous Timber Wars. But the history of the Timber Wars is far more complex and dynamic than we are led to believe. There was strife and a clashing of cultures, of course. But there is also a rich history of collaboration between the timber industry, conservationists, and government entities like the Forest Service. Join us as Zach Hadagone, Editor of The Reader walks us through the lead-up to the Timber Wars. This is the second episode in a three-part series. So stay tuned for more!

Most people living in the Northwest are at least somewhat familiar with the infamous Timber Wars. But the history of the Timber Wars is far more complex and dynamic than we are led to believe. There was strife and a clashing of cultures, of course. But there is also a rich history of collaboration between the timber industry, conservationists, and government entities like the Forest Service. Join us as Zach Hadagone, Editor of The Reader walks us through the lead-up to the Timber Wars. This is the first episode in a three-part series. So stay tuned for more!

In the latest episode of Your Wild Place, we talk to local mushroom extraordinaire, Don Childress, about foraging for fungi in the Scotchmans. Our wild backyard is full of nourishing food – berries, greens, and mushrooms are abundant. But knowing how to forage safely and responsibly is key to being a friend of our forests. Don will tell you all about the fungi that are harvestable in the spring as well as the fall. You’ll be surprised to know that morels are not the only delicious and abundant edible mushrooms in our local forests. Your wild place is a Podcast produced by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness about the wild people and places in North Idaho and Northwest Montana.

Do grizzly bears live in the Scotchmans? What's one of the most common causes of moose mortality in the Idaho Panhandle? How do mountain goats survive the winter on Scotchman Peak? Laura Wolf has the answers to all of your local wildlife questions.

In the latest episode of Your Wild Place, we talk to Don Clark about hunting and Montana living. Don Clark is a retired teacher, and avid sportsman, a resident of Libby, Montana, and a passionate advocate for Wilderness. You’ll hear some of Don’s wild stories and find out what happens when a seasoned hunter and wildlife biologist get together to lead a gaggle of teens on a mountain lion hunt.

Sandpoint High School student Olivia Lynch describes a riveting experience with changing weather conditions in the Selkirks that offered her wisdom and clarity for life.

Join us for our second winning scholarship essay podcast from recent Clark Fork High School graduate Wesley Simko. Wes shares a story of lessons learned from the unpredictability and freedom of the outdoors.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness scholarship competition winner Madeline Wuthrich reads her essay "Fishing!" on this episode of Your Wild Place. Join us in listening to this story of family, fish, and fun in the outdoors. Congratulations Madeline!

How can we incorporate the natural world into our mental health care routine? How does place impact our state of mind? Listen to this episode of Your Wild Place as we discuss these questions and more with psychotherapist Sheila Murray. You can learn more about her work at https://www.sheilamurray.com/