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August Events

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Sage-grouse

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Date: July 25, 2011
Contact: Visitor Center staff, 208-527-1335

As summer winds down please join us for a Ranger guided walk or special presentations and events:

Daily - Ranger guided Walks and Talks:
Climb a volcano, explore a lava tube or join us for an evening presentation in the campground. Walks and talks are offered daily throughout the summer. Look for a detailed schedule at: http://www.nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/events.htm

August 13 – Fire Prevention Education Team: 8 p.m. Jr. Rangers / 9:00 p.m. Presentation
Members of the BLM Wildland Fire Prevention Education Team will provide special evening presentations this night including a Young Firefighter activity during the Junior Ranger program and the evening campground presentation. Meet in the campground amphitheater for both events.

August 20 – Sage-grouse Talk: 9 -10 p.m.
Join Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologist, Dave Musil for an entertaining and thought provoking presentation about the spectacular Sage-grouse. Find out why this bird species is being monitored closely at Craters of the Moon and throughout its range. Meet in the campground amphitheater.

August 27 - Photography Workshop: 4 – 5:30 p.m. Presentation/ 6-8 pm Practice
Join Park Education Specialist and photographer, Doug Owen, and learn how to take better photographs followed by some hands-on practice out on the trail. Meet at the Visitor Center for the presentation and bring your camera to the Tree Molds Trailhead for the practicum.

Did You Know?

willife and plants at Craters of the Moon

Moonscape?...At first glance the landscape of Craters of the Moon appears to be devoid of life. Look deeper and you will observe a rich diversity of life including more than 660 types of plants and over 280 animal species.