Local Community Members Support the Building of Dinosaurs from the Mountain
Gene and Beverly Gillette generously sponsored the tyrannosaur mount in the IMNH's newest exhibit, “Dinosaurs from the Mountain.”
Gene has loved history since he was a child. He would explore the Hagerman Fossil Beds with his father when he was young. He later came to ISU where he majored in history. He got the opportunity to really enjoy his love of natural history as a park ranger for the summer at Craters of the Moon, right after marrying Beverly. They considered living there for their three-month honeymoon.
As a former board member of the IMNH, Gene has supported other exhibits at the Museum. However, he is truly impressed by the Dinosaurs from the Mountain.
“We are so impressed with what you’ve put together, it’s eye-catching, we are very pleased to be a part of it.” Beverly goes on to say, “This will attract the interest of children and get them engaged. As a former 4th grade teacher I would have loved to have brought my class to see this exhibit!” Beverly taught at Tendoy Elementary School from 1976 to 1997.
The exhibit features a reading nook, where families can sit and enjoy books for all ages about dinosaurs. The reading nook is supported by Sarah Jackson and the Dr. Melvin and Mary Jackson Endowment. The Jackson endowment at the IMNH is used to support youth educational programming. This was a perfect fit for the educational activities within the exhibit that were made with the child’s perspective in mind.
The support of the Gillettes and Sarah Jackson and the Dr. Melvin and Mary Jackson Endowment helps the IMNH further its mission of inspiring an appreciation and understanding of Idaho's natural history and creating unforgettable educational experiences.