Southwest Idaho

	Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History On-going. The Orma J. Smith Museum, located at The College of Idaho in Caldwell, is the only natural history museum in southwestern Idaho, southeastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Its specimens are used for classes at the college, but the displays are open to the public (most school days or by special appointment). Also, the collections are used by national and international experts for a variety of research projects. Loans of specimens to and from other institutions are continually being made. The Museum is open to the public when The College of Idaho classes are in session, entry through main entrances to Boone Hall at first level. To arrange for group tours contact JoAnn Bellon (208-459-5211 or via e-mail). To view a detailed list on the Museum's on-going programs, follow the link below. e-mail Contact Museum Events Page

	"Spark a Passion" for Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering - Micron On-going. The Micron Technology Foundation provides teachers with opportunities and tools designed to excite students about science, math, and engineering using hands-on, real-world applications. In addition to grant money and content rich Web resources, Micron provides classroom presenters, workshops and site visits in Idaho and Virginia. As well, Micron provides an interactive Web resource to introduce students to high-tech career options. For more information, access the pages linked below. Information for Teachers Page for Students

	Idaho Herpetological Society -- Monthly Meetings Monthly. Meetings are held at the Zoo Boise Learning Center, in Julia Davis Park, the 3rd Sunday of each month at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted. The entrance to the Learning Center is to the left of the Main entrance. Idaho Herpetological Society Zoo Boise

Southeast Idaho

	Idaho Museum of Natural History Exhibits Ongoing Two featured events are on-going at the IMNH Museum Galleries (ISU), Pocatello. "The Art of Paleontology" features the outstanding artwork of world-renowned Paleoartist Mark Hallett. Check out his website at www.hallettpaleoart.com! Stunning bronze casts of saber-tooth cats attacking a Bison latifrons fill the center of the gallery. The exhibit also features elements from IMNH's Tolo Lake Exhibit to teach visitors about one of the most significant paleontological sites in Idaho. "A Century of Fish Hatcheries," on loan from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) where it was created by Mick Hoover and Sharon Clark, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the legislative act that created the first state fish hatchery. Also featured in the Fish and Game exhibit is historical aquaculture equipment which was designed and built out of necessity at the fish hatcheries. Idaho Museum of Natural History