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Help Strengthen Connections to the Natural World for Years & Generations to Come
The Glacier Institute exists to provide top-notch education and inspire critical thinking using the natural world as our classroom. We are the official education partner of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest.
Your support helps us achieve our mission to strengthen connections to the natural world through outdoor education. Over the years, our donors have helped us make our youth summer camps available to those needing financial assistance. We have never turned away a student because of people like you who contribute and make it all possible for Glacier Park to be enjoyed by everyone!
Make a Donation
Your contribution enables us to provide innovative outdoor educational programs and field-based experiences to children and adults in Montana. Your donations help provide our community with educational hikes, youth camps, and activities that wouldn't otherwise be possible.
Individual and Family Memberships
Learn about our individual and family memberships and all the great benefits included with membership. Enjoy discounts on hikes and clothing, and take advantage of free members-only educational programs.
Corporate & Business Memberships
You and your entire team will enjoy the benefits of corporate and business memberships, including personalized hikes, edicational programs, and special discounts on Glacier Institute hikes and closing, and gear. Your organization's logo will also be featured on our website.
Restoration Big Creek Project: FINISHED!
We've done it!
Restoration and Preservation of Big Creek Outdoor Education Center is now complete!
Our historic camp will be cherished by future generations, thanks to the generous support from our community and partners.
Join us for the Fourth Annual Lumberjack Ball!
Come for the fun and stay for the mission. Now hosted at the Glacier Institute's new home for outdoor education.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 5-10 pm.
Ticket sales and Sponsorship opportunities are now open!
Le Grizz Ultramarathon, Relay, 10k, and 5k
Join us for the 45th annual Le Grizz Ultramarathon and Races with great awards, fried chicken, shotgun start, and bear spray.
Race lengths include the grueling 50-mile, 50-mile Relay, 10k, and 5k. The event is held annually on the 2nd Saturday of October, rain or shine.
This year, it's about more than the miles run. Runners are invited to support the Glacier Institute, which aims to raise $25,000 to support youth programs at Big Creek.
Take us on all of your adventures!
Did you know we have our own custom license plate? This is an easy way to support the Glacier Institute by simply registering your vehicle in Montana. When you choose our license plate, $30 goes to support our mission to strengthen connections to the natural world through outdoor education. When you renew your vehicle registration this year, please consider supporting the Glacier Institute!