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SUMMARY:Living Rock: A Journey Through Fossilized Stromatolites | GTTSR and Many Glacier
DESCRIPTION:August 22 at 8 a.m: Going to the Sun Road and Apikuni Falls \nAugust 23 at 7 a.m: Many Glacier\, Grinnell Glacier \nInstructor: Kallie Moore \n1.5 billion years ago an ancient continent was splitting apart\, allowing a vast shallow sea to form. Filling this newly created seaway was life\, but not the complex life we find today.  Earth at this time was dominated by microbes\, mainly bacteria.  Some of this bacteria created mounds that have been described as “Earth’s first high rise condos”.  Today we call these mounds Stromatolites\, and amazingly they are still alive today in places like Shark Bay\, Australia. But one of the best places to see fossil Stromatolites is in Glacier National Park.  Due to mountain building and glaciation\, these Stromatolites have been uplifted and exposed throughout the park.  Each day of this program will give participants the opportunity to see a variety of stromatolites along Going to the Sun Road\, Apikuni Falls\, and/or Grinnell Glacier.  We will discuss the geologic history of the park as well as the paleobiology of the Stromatolites.   \nBook Now \nMeeting Place: Glacier Institute Field Camp.  \nItinerary:  \nAugust 22: (subject to change due to trail closures and weather) Class will begin at Field Camp at 8:00 AM with a brief introduction to the course and to one another. Participants will gain a general understanding of the geologic history of Glacier National Park\, including Precambrian paleogeography\, the significance of stromatolites\, their paleobiology\, and their role in the evolution of life on Earth. The day will include a tour of the park’s ecosystems and a short hike to Apikuni Falls to explore stromatolites in their natural settings. The course will conclude by 4:00 PM and will not be canceled due to weather. \nAugust 23: \n(subject to change due to trail closures and weather) Class will begin at Field Camp at 7:00 AM with a brief introduction to the course and to one another. We will load up our vehicle and drive over to the Many Glacier Valley\, to hike the beautiful Grinnell Glacier trail to view stromatolites in their natural setting. Participants will gain a general understanding of the geologic history of Glacier National Park\, including Precambrian paleogeography\, the significance of stromatolites\, their paleobiology\, and their role in the evolution of life on Earth. The course will conclude upon return to Field Camp and will not be canceled due to weather. \nFood:  Please bring a trail lunch\, plenty of water and snacks for the day. \nPark Entrance Fees: Participants are responsible for purchasing their park entry passes prior to the course. These can be purchased online at:  https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74280.    \nAcademic Credit: Please see our ‘2026 Academic Credit’ link on our website to learn about OPI credits for our courses. \nEquipment: You will receive a Field Camp gear list once you register. Most importantly are comfortable hiking shoes\, at least 1-2 liter water bottle\, backpack\, rain gear\, hat\, and sunscreen. Weather can be varied so please be prepared with appropriate clothing\, with warm layers. You may want to bring a notepad and pencil as well as a camera for photographing plants. If you have a favorite field guide or herbals\, please bring them to share during the course. \nPhysical Requirements: Moderate/leisurely hikes\, up to 11 miles and 2100+ ft. elevation gain with lots of discussion and learning breaks.  \nBook Now
URL:https://glacierinstitute.org/event/living-rock-a-journey-through-fossilized-stromatolites-gttsr-and-many-glacier/
LOCATION:Glacier Institute Field Camp\, Glacier Institute Rd\, West Glacier\, MT\, 59936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Course
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SUMMARY:Glacier's Grazers - Guided Educational Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:August 29 at 7 a.m. \nInstructor: Jeremiah Gordon \nDuring this one-day course\, we will discuss in detail the ungulates of Glacier National Park\, with emphasis on life histories\, distribution\, habitat requirements\, and predator-prey relationships. There are six ungulate species now in the park\, and three more that were historically present. Management practices\, including possible reintroductions\, will also be discussed. Most of the day will be spent driving and hiking in ungulate habitat. We will also talk about flora\, geology\, birds\, and cultural and fire histories along the way\, and how these affect ungulate habitats. \nBook Now \nMeeting Place: Glacier Institute Field Camp \nItinerary: (subject to change due to trail closures and weather) The day will start at 7 a.m.\, with a general overview of Glacier’s ungulates. We will include skulls\, horns and antlers\, animal track castings\, and a slideshow presentation. Depending on restrictions\, we may travel up the North Fork River by bus towards Polebridge and take a 2.5mi hike (round-trip) into Hidden Meadow\, and also explore deer and elk winter range in Big Prairie. Alternatively\, we may drive to the Many Glacier Valley to view mountain sheep and goats on Altyn Peak. The course will wrap up by 4 p.m. and will not be canceled due to weather. \nFood: Please bring a trail lunch\, plenty of water and snacks for the day. \nPark Entrance Fees: Participants are responsible for purchasing their park entry passes prior to the course. These can be purchased online at: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74280 \nEquipment: You will receive a Field Camp gear list once your register. Most importantly are comfortable hiking shoes\, at least 1-2 liter water bottle\, sack lunch\, backpack\, rain gear\, hat\, and sunscreen. Weather can be varied so please be prepared with appropriate clothing\, with warm layers. Please bring binoculars\, a field notebook\, and a camera\, if you wish. Your favorite field guides are helpful and if you have a spotting scope\, you are welcome to bring it along. \nPhysical Requirements: Moderate difficulty; on-trail or off-trail hikes up to 3 miles and/or 800 feet elevation gain. \nRecommended Reading:\n● A Field Guide to the Mammals\, by Burt and Grossenheider\n● A Field Guide to Animal Tracks\, by O.J. Murie \nBook Now
URL:https://glacierinstitute.org/event/glaciers-grazers-guided-educational-day-hike/
LOCATION:Glacier Institute Field Camp\, Glacier Institute Rd\, West Glacier\, MT\, 59936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Course
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SUMMARY:Fall Mushroom Foray
DESCRIPTION:September 26 at 7 a.m. \nInstructor: Julia Smit \nThis course will provide a thorough introduction to mushrooms and the role fungi plays in the northern Rockies ecosystem. You will need no previous education in mycology to take this course\, but since most fungi have no common names\, familiarity with the concept of genus and species names will improve your appreciation of the material. Students will gain familiarity with the use of a botanical key in identifying fungi\, and learn the ecology and uses of mushrooms found in the field. Since spring and fall species are quite different\, be sure to sign up for our Spring Mushroom course to get a complete mushroom experience. \nBook Now \nMeeting Place: Glacier Institute Field Camp.  \nTentative Itinerary (subject to change): We will begin the day at 7 a.m. with questions\, discussions\, and slide viewing throughout the early morning\, and then depart for prime mushroom habitat near Glacier. We will learn to identify and study the complexities of local mushrooms and search for mushrooms growing in such specialized habitats as riparian areas and recent forest burns. We will seek out the different ecological niches- riparian\, sylvan\, alpine and montane of northern Rockies fungi and we’ll probably find several species in each site. Students will get a glimpse of the enormous number of fungi that are the source of nutrition for the entire forest. The final lecture will summarize the groups of fungi\, the hallmarks of field identification and a summary of the genera covered in class. \nFood: Please bring a trail lunch\, plenty of water\, and snacks for the day. \nPark Entrance Fees: Participants are responsible for purchasing their park entrance passes prior to the course. These can be purchased online at: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74280.   \nAcademic Credit: Please see our ‘2026 Academic Credit’ link on our website to learn about OPI credits for our courses. \nCourse Equipment: You will receive a Field Camp gear list once you register. Most importantly are comfortable hiking shoes\, snacks\, water bottle at least 1-2 liters\, backpack\, rain gear\, hat\, and sunscreen. Weather can be varied\, especially in the spring and fall\, so please be prepared with appropriate clothing\, with extra warm layers. A field journal and pencil to take notes while you learn and any field guides that you like to use are optional. If you have a basket that you like to use for collecting mushrooms please bring it along. We will provide paper bags for specimens. Please bring fresh samples of any mushrooms you have found in the week prior to class. \nPhysical Requirements: Moderate hikes- less than one mile and 500 feet elevation gain. We will\nmostly be hiking off-trail through both open and dense stands of forest\, searching for fungal friends. \nRecommended Reading: The following references will provide background reading (suggested\, not required):\nFungi are often invisible\, showing themselves only when they fruit. A familiarity with the basics of\nfungal terms and anatomy\, or at least appearance\, will greatly enhance your appreciation and ability to\nwork with these amazing organisms.\nGood written descriptions can be found in the following:\n● North American Mushrooms by Hope & Orson K. Miller.\n● Mushrooms of North America by Roger Phillips.\n● Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora.\n● A Field Guide to Western Mushrooms by Alexander Smith.\n● Mushroom: The Journal of Wild Mushrooming by Leon Shernoff\, Editor.\n● Fungal Jungal Newsletter by Western Montana Mycological Association.\n● Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region by Vera Stucky Evenson & Denver Botanic Gardens\n● The Essential Guide to Rocky Mountain Mushrooms by Habitat by Cathy Cripps\, Vera Evenson\, and Michael Kuo \nBook Now
URL:https://glacierinstitute.org/event/fall-mushroom-foray/
LOCATION:Glacier Institute Field Camp\, Glacier Institute Rd\, West Glacier\, MT\, 59936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Course
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