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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…

  • Glacier Institute Nature Center Volunteer Day 2026

    Nature Center Volunteer Day

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

    Join the Glacier Institute for a day volunteering at our Nature Center location located in Columbia Falls! Come learn more about what programs we offer while lending a helping hand in our preparation for the season. Potential Projects: - Landscaping - Trash Clean Up - Sign Posting - Brush Clearing - Trail Work - Rockwork…

  • Tales of Glacier National Park - Stories Behind the Scenery

    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…

  • Glacier Institute Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting Event

    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.…

  • Tales of Glacier National Park - Bears of Montana

    Tales of Glacier – The Paradox of the Hungry Horse Dam.

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

    Speaker 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…

  • Fly Fishing for Beginners

    Introduction to Fly Fishing Adult / Youth

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

    July 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…

    $50

  • Tales of Glacier National Park - Bears of Montana

    Tales of Glacier – Wolves of Montana

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

    Speaker 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…