By Museum of Nebraska Art
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is hosting a special panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders Gallery. The event will feature photographer Dana Fritz, who will discuss her current exhibition, Field Guide to a Hybrid Landscape, on view in the Lauritzen Gallery through Jan. 4, 2025. Joining her will be Nate Eidem, Marcos Stoltzfus, Amanda Hefner and Pam Bergstrom, engaging in a conversation about conservation, environmental education and fostering stronger connections between people and the land. The conversation will be moderated by MONA curator Karissa Johnson.
In the exhibition, Fritz thoughtfully observes the human imprint on our environmental history, the devastating yet restorative effects of wildfire, and the resilience of nature. Her black-and-white photography provides a rich and educational narrative for museum visitors, seamlessly connecting the state's natural landmarks through poignant and nuanced imagery of the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey and the Bessey Nursery.
Pamela Bergstrom – Agroforester, Nebraska Forest Service – University of Nebraska Lincoln
A fourth-generation Nebraskan, Pamela Bergstrom has spent more than two decades helping people and landscapes thrive through agroforestry. As the Agroforester for the Nebraska Forest Service, she works across the state to strengthen the connection between people and the land—training future conservation leaders to carry this mission forward.
Nate Eidem, Ph.D. – Biology Lecturer
Dr. Eidem is a natural resources geographer interested in social-ecological resilience. His primary focus is on the hydropolitics of transboundary river basins and aquifers, which are the lifeblood of the earth system. Nate has spent the majority of his life in the Platte River basin and western Nebraska.
Amanda Hefner – Education & Outreach Manager, Rowe Sanctuary
Amanda Hefner is the Education Manager at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and manages outreach and collaborates with partners and educators to create hands-on learning experiences for visitors. A central Nebraska native and University of Nebraska Lincoln graduate in environmental studies and natural resource sciences, she is passionate about connecting conservation, storytelling, and agriculture. Before joining Rowe in 2024, Amanda worked at in the Niobrara river valley where she did research on the 2012 Region 24 complex wildfire and studied the recovery of the Ponderosa pine woodland there.
Marcos Stoltzfus – Director, Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary
Marcos has spent his career with organizations dedicated to conservation, environmental education, and science education. His professional experience includes zoo, museum, higher education, and nature center settings. Marcos graduated from Goshen College with majors in Biology and Environmental Studies and completed a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University.
Panel Discussion:
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Founders Gallery
Free and open to the public