Columbia Falls
Events
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Tales of Glacier – The Paradox of the Hungry Horse Dam.
Glacier Institute Nature Center 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, United StatesSpeaker Mike Carpenter will tell a little history about the Hungry Horse Dam and how this all came about and what lies in store from the eyes of a fly fisherman. The event will be hosted outside the Trappers Cabin (covered) at the Glacier Institute's HQ in a covered space. Beer and Wine will be…
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Painting Wildflowers in Watercolors
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesJuly 11 at 8 a.m. – July 12 at 4 p.m. Instructor: Hillary Parker Join Montana Master Naturalist and international award-winning botanical watercolor artist Hillary Parker for this fun and creative course that focuses on drawing and painting the breathtaking wildflowers, blooming in the meadows and along trails throughout Glacier National Park. With a new…
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Geology of the Highline Trail
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesJuly 12 at 7 a.m. Instructor: Heather Upin The geologic features one can see along The Highline trail offer stunning glimpses of time in Glacier’s history. Our many vantage points provide spectacular views of the classic glacial landscape. Along the hike we will make several stops to examine the billion-year-old sedimentary rocks, describe the processes…
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Introduction to Fly Fishing Adult / Youth
Glacier Institute Nature Center 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, United StatesJuly 12, 2026 Some of the best memories are made outdoors and fly fishing is one of those timeless activities that can bond generations for a lifetime. If you’ve been looking for a way to pull the young person in your life away from their devices and into the stunning landscape of Glacier Country, this…
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Alpine Wildflowers Guided Educational Hike
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesJuly 18 at 7 a.m. Instructors: Janet Paul Bones The wildflowers of Glacier are spectacular. They are especially beautiful against the rugged backdrop of mountain peaks. Their fragility is even more striking when the adverse environment of their habitat is understood. In this class, our goal is to discover and enjoy Glacier’s wildflowers in an…
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Into the Wild: A Nature Immersion Experience
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesJuly 19 at 9 a.m. Instructor: Ellen Horowitz Join us for a transformative nature connection experience in the heart of Glacier National Park, where you’ll engage in both nature journaling and forest bathing. This immersive class is designed to help you slow down and deepen your connection to the natural world by focusing on the…
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Exploring Glacier in July – Adult Summer Camp
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesVenture out each day with outdoor education specialists to see and learn about bright blue lakes, meadows bursting with wildflowers, the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, and Glacier’s famous bears and goats. Book Now Itinerary: (subject to change due to trail closures and weather) Day 1: Airport Pickup/Arrival to Campus, dinner, and short walk nearby. Day 2:…
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Plant Allies: Local Herbal Medicinal Plants
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesAugust 1 at 8 a.m. Instructors: Jennephyr and Heather Nack-Culbreth Book Now Our wild lands are a living pharmacy valued throughout history for their ability to aid our everyday aches and pains and help us in emergency situations. This class will meander into one or more of Glacier’s ecosystems to explore nature’s medicine cabinets, looking…
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Herbal First Aid Kit Educational Program
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesInstructors: Jennephyr Reiche-Sterling and Heather Nack-Culbreth August 2 at 8 a.m. Many of us enjoy spending time in the wild lands, be it day hikes, backpacking adventures or simple picnics in the great outdoors. Despite our best preparations and efforts at safety, bumps, cuts, scrapes, irritating plants and insects and little bouts of tummy trouble…
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Tales of Glacier – Wolves of Montana
Glacier Institute Nature Center 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, United StatesSpeaker and world-renowned wildlife biologist, Diane Boyd, will be speaking on her four decades of studying and advocating for wolves in the wilds of Montana near Glacier National Park. The event will be hosted outside the Trappers Cabin (covered) at the Glacier Institute's HQ in a covered space. Beer and Wine will be available for…
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The Forest Story
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesAugust 9 at 7 a.m. Instructor: Steve Wirt In this immersive course, participants will explore a few recently burned areas in Glacier National Park to discover the beauty and resilience of ecosystems recovering after wildfire. Through guided observation and discussion, you’ll learn about fire ecology, the vital role of wildfires in forest regeneration, and the…
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Going to the Sun Road History
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesInstructor: Jennifer Birnel, Montana History Portal Director August 15th at 8:00 am. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is billed as a historic narrow, winding road with hairpin turns and sheer cliffs offering amazing views of glacial valleys, waterfalls, alpine meadows, and wildlife. This is all true, but have you ever wondered why or how the road was…
