Snow Flakes

In the Flathead Valley we are luck to be able to experience winter water in the form of snow. More »

The Story behind the Landscape

By: Lex Blood - With the return of winter and snow to the mountains and floor of the Flathead Valley, we are reminded of a time beginning about 2 million years ago and concluding about 10,000 years ago when great masses of ice up to 3,000 feet thick periodically covered almost everything we see today. More »

Native Plants: Surviving the Winter

Winter is here and you know what that means - howling wind and frigid snow! Each year, as the days get shorter, the temperatures drop, making survival more difficult for our local native plant species. More »

Harvest

By: Ansley Ford - Fall is a delicious time of year in the Flathead Valley! Farms and gardens are overflowing with the summer’s bounty. Melons, apples, potatoes, squash, and many other colorful, nutritious fruits and veggies are ripe for the picking. More »

 

June 25-28: Free Climate Change Teacher Workshop at Glacier National Park

For all you teachers out there, Glacier Institute and Glacier National Park staff are hosting a teacher workshop that focuses on how park resources are being affected by climate change. This is a great opportunity for 6th-12th grade teachers to learn more about climate change and how to incorporate it into curriculum in the classroom. The four-day workshop will be held on June 25-28 at the Glacier Institute Field Camp in West Glacier. For more information or to register, visit Glacier Institute’s Teacher Workshop page.

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Family Forestry Expo

Title: Forestry Expo
Start Date: May 7, 2012
End Date: May 12, 2012

The Family Forestry Expo is an annual, week long event that offers hands-on exposure to the role forests play in our everyday lives.  The yearly event takes place through the dedicated involvement of over 20 diverse organizations such as local service clubs, forest industry, government natural resource agencies, conservation groups, professional societies, local businesses, many interested individuals and numerous local donations.

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Montana Audubon Bird Festival: Wings Across the Big Sky

Title: Montana Audubon Bird Festival: Wings Across the Big
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell
Link out: Click here
Description: Field Trips and Keynote Speaker, Peter Sherrington

It’s not too early to begin planning for your June vacation. During winter, when birds are sparse, it’s easy to dream of long summer days and abundant birds. Where you will find plenty is in beautiful Flathead Valley. Come join us for Montana Audubon’s Annual Bird Festival, this year co-hosted by Flathead Audubon Society, June 8–10 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.
Start Date: 2012-06-08
End Date: 2012-06-10