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"Connected by Nature" with Will Whelan

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Aerial view of Silver Creek Preserve with an island in the creek.
Silver Creek Preserve Aerial image. © Chip Carroon
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"Connected by Nature" with Will Whelan

Join us for an evening at The Community Library with Will Whelan, author of the new book Connected by Nature: Sixty Years of The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, as he shares vivid stories of the people, places and pivotal moments that have shaped conservation across the state.

Registration recommended to join us in person. Link forthcoming to watch live online (no registration needed). The recording will be available to watch later on The Community Library's Event Archive.

 

 

Cover of Connected by Nature book.
Connected By Nature Cover of "Connected by Nature: Sixty Years of The Nature Conservancy in Idaho: written by Will Whelan. © TNC

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More About Will and the Book

A lifelong conservationist, historian, and gifted storyteller, Will served for 18 years as The Nature Conservancy’s government relations director in Idaho and prior to that spent over a decade with the Idaho Attorney General’s office. His deep knowledge of and passion for Idaho’s landscapes bring this history to life.

For Connected by Nature, Will pored over hundreds of archival documents, sifted through decades of photographs, and conducted dozens of interviews. The story of conservation that emerged is one of enduring commitment, demonstrating time and again just how much depends on the relationship between humans and nature. It shows the profound impact that occurs when passionate people take initiative and act creatively. And it reminds us that what may begin as a small-scale effort—protecting a single place or addressing a specific challenge—can spark momentum that shapes landscapes and communities for generations to come.