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  • Cinco de Mayo Star Party with Big Sky Astronomy

    Glacier Institute Nature Center 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, United States

    Join The Glacier Institute and the Big Sky Astronomy Club for an evening full of fun and education. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned stargazer, there’s something here for you! Bring your friends, bring your family, and come explore the wonders of the universe with us. May 5th, 2026 - Starting at 7pm…

  • Tales of Glacier – Stories Behind the Scenery

    Glacier Institute Nature Center 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, United States

    Join the Glacier Institute for our first session of the series 'Tales of Glacier' with speaker Denny Olson. Denny will be providing a presentation on Glacier National Park: Stories Behind the Scenery addressing interesting and 'bet you didn't know this!' stories about the GNP fauna, flora, and ecosystem. Event is hosted outside the Trappers Cabin…

  • Wildflower Workshop

    Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United States

    June 13 at 7 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Janet Paul Bones Glacier National Park is a wildflower aficionado’s paradise. With nearly 1,000 species of wildflowers located within its boundaries, Glacier provides an abundance of beauty and learning opportunities for those who know where to look. In this course, participants will have the opportunity to identify…

    $175
  • Art in the Heart of Glacier

    Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United States

    Instructor: Sydney Boveng June 14, 2026 at 8am Join local artist Sydney Boveng for a half-day art course in the breathtaking setting of Glacier National Park. This immersive experience includes a short hike through some of the park’s most scenic landscapes, offering inspiration from its towering peaks, alpine lakes, and pristine wilderness. Sydney will be…

    $175
  • Glacier Institute Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting

    Glacier Institute Nature Center 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, United States

    Glacier Institute Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Presentations and Official Ribbon Cutting: 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM The Glacier Institute team (and many wonderful wonderful volunteers) have poured themselves into this project over the past year and we are extremely proud to welcome the public.…

  • Birding by Ear in Glacier National Park

    Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United States

    To Be Rescheduled Instructor: Denny Olson Glacier National Park comprises more than 1 million acres of diverse and stunning bird habitat. Encounter both common and uncommon bird species that thrive in and around the park on an adventure led by expert birder Denny Olson, who possesses an intimate knowledge of Glacier’s unending hideaways. Enjoy two…

    $175