West Glacier
Events
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Art in the Heart of Glacier
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesInstructor: 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…
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Birding by Ear in Glacier National Park
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesTo 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…
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The Uncommon Loon – Guided Educational Program
Glacier Institute Field Camp Glacier Institute Rd, West Glacier, MT, United StatesJune 21 at 7 a.m. Instructor: Denny Olson This course will focus on the unique creature that calls many of the lakes in Glacier National Park home. Through this course we will learn about loon anatomy, propulsion, flying, eye color and other adaptations. We will spend time exploring premier loon habitat in Glacier, with participants…
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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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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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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…
