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| Image | Name | Summary | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alpine Mammals | August 15, 2021 – Regular visitors to Glacier NP have seen them repeatedly, but what do you actually know about them? You’ll see the wildlife on Logan Pass in a new way after learning about the adaptations it takes to thrive at high altitude. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Alpine Wildflowers | August 9, 2021 – Glacier National Park is home to some of the most beautiful wildflowers on the planet, and some of them you have to gain elevation to find! Learn what makes these beautiful plants successful amongst the clouds. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Alpine Wildflowers | July 21, 2021 – Glacier National Park is home to some of the most beautiful wildflowers on the planet, and some of them you have to gain elevation to find! Learn what makes these beautiful plants successful amongst the clouds. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Autumn in Glacier | September 16, 2021 – Join us to learn how plants and animals react to the changes autumn brings to Glacier National Park. (Summer Activity Level)
| $100.00 | Show details |
 | Beavers: Glacier's Habitat Builders | September 11-12, 2021 – Come and learn about the beaver and the huge impact it makes on its surroundings. (Summer Activity Level) | $175.00 | Show details |
 | Birding by Ear | June 5-6, 2021 – Glacier National Park has a diverse and stunning bird habitat. Join us for two days in nature learning about both common and uncommon birds of Glacier. (Summer Activity Level) | $175.00 | Show details |
 | Birds of Prey | July 12-13, 2021 – Join us to learning all about Glacier’s Raptors. During our two days together, we will discuss the life histories, habits, physical characteristics, distribution of Glacier’s full suite of birds of prey. (Summer Activity Level) | $310.00 | Show details |
 | Capturing Glacier's Night Sky | February 9, 2021 * March 13, 2021 – Ever wonder how they get those amazing shots of the night sky and northern lights? Join us to learn what it takes! (Activity Level) | $75.00 | Show details |
 | Demers Ridge Snowshoe Hike | December 15, 2020 * January 19, 2021 * February 16, 2021 – A hidden gem in the Whitefish Range, Demers Ridge overlooks the western fringes of Glacier National Park. (Winter Activity Level) | $40.00 | Show details |
 | Early Season Wildflowers | June 10, 2021 – Join us as we search for the early wildflowers that begin their season in Glacier National Park. There’s still snow at high elevation, so we’ll stay in the foothills for this one! (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Exploring Glacier in August | August 14-21, 2021 – Discover the hidden treasures of Glacier National Park in this weeklong course. (Summer Activity Level) | $1,600.00 | Show details |
 | Exploring Glacier in July | July 25-31, 2021 – Discover the hidden treasures of Glacier National Park in this weeklong course. (Summer Activity Level) | $1,400.00 | Show details |
 | Exploring Glacier in September | September 12-19, 2021 – Discover the hidden treasures of Glacier National Park in this weeklong course. (Summer Activity Level) | $1,600.00 | Show details |
 | Fall Birds of Glacier | September 19, 2021 – Learn about the birds that stay behind in the fall, and discover some the behaviors and adaptations they display as they prepare for winter. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Fall Mushroom Foray | September 25-26, 2021 – Join us as we learn about learn to identify local mushrooms. (Summer Activity Level) | $310.00 | Show details |
 | Family Avalanche Awareness Day | January 18, 2021: Bring your family and begin understanding avalanches. What conditions are most dangerous? Where should you avoid? How can you prepare? Come and learn, together! (Winter Activity Level) | $70.00 | Show details |
 | Family Snow Day | December 29 * December 31, 2020 * February 27, 2021 – The North Fork holds a winter wonderland that too many people are missing, join us to discover this iconic Montana landscape together! (Winter Activity Level) | $25.00 | Show details |
 | Family Snow Tracking Day | February 15, 2021 – Join our Outdoor Education Specialists to find and identify tracks from some of Montana’s most iconic species, and bring the kids! This will be fun for all ages! (Winter Activity Level) | $70.00 | Show details |
 | Fly Fishing for Beginners | July 15 – August 19, 2021 – Join us to learn the basics of fly fishing! Classes available every Thursday starting July 15 to August, 19, 2021. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Glacier's Orchids | June 5, 2021 – Come with us to identify these elusive plants and what makes them so unique. We hope to identify between 10 and 15 different species in Glacier National Park. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Habitats of Glacier | September 13-15, 2021 – In this 3 day course we will explore the east side, west side, and the top side of Glacier and learn the real “story behind the scenery”. (Summer Activity Level) | $700.00 | Show details |
 | Making Wild Medicines | August 24, 2021 – Come learn to make medicinal oils, salves, lip balms, tinctures, and herbal teas as well as discuss techniques for drying and storing herbs. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Nature's Healers: Wild Medicinal Herbs | August 23, 2021 – This course will focus on the identification, medicinal value, native and historic uses of several plants in the West Glacier area. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Of Bears & Berries | August 22, 2021 – Dive into two of Montana’s most popular tourist draws and learn about the vital relationship they have to each other. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Precious Pika | August 21, 2021 – We will hike above the tree line to learn about one of Glacier’s more vulnerable animals, the pika. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Reading the Forest Landscape | June 29-30 2021 – Gain a new appreciation and understanding of this vast and “overlooked” landscape in Glacier. (Summer Activity Level) | $310.00 | Show details |
 | Snow Science | December 22, 2020 * January 26, 2021 * February 23, 2021 – Most of us take for granted this amazing form of precipitation that covers our mountaintops. Discover why snow is so important and so cool! (Winter Activity Level) | $40.00 | Show details |
 | Summer Mushrooms and Lichens | June 19-20, 2021 – Join us for this two day course where we will learn about local mushrooms and the role they play in the Northern Rockies ecosystem. (Summer Activity Level) | $310.00 | Show details |
 | The Uncommon Loon | July 3, 2021 – Did you know that loons can’t walk on land? Learn why, and so much more at this informational course about this unique bird. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Wildflower Workshop | June 26-27, 2021 – 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. (Summer Activity Level) | $310.00 | Show details |
 | Winter Bird Walk | January 12, 2021 * February 9, 2021 – Learn about the birds that are winter migrants and year-round residents in Montana. (Winter Activity Level) | $40.00 | Show details |
 | Winter Discovery Hike | December 8, 2020 * January 5, 2021 * February 2, 2021 – Tired of being inside this winter? Come join us for a chance to get on your feet and learn something new in the beautiful Flathead National Forest. (Winter Activity Level) | $40.00 | Show details |
 | Winter Fly Fishing | December 18, 2020 * January 29, 2021 * February 26, 2021 – While most people hang up their fly rods once the temperatures dip, cold weather fly fishing can produce some exceptional specimens, as well as offer a chance to recreate outdoors during the long winter months. (Winter Activity Level) | $40.00 | Show details |
 | Wolves of the North Fork Valley | May 29, 2021 – Wolves are one of the most controversial conservation focuses in North America. Come learn about how these keystone predators play a vital role in our ecosystem. (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
 | Women's Fly Fishing | July 23, 2021 * July 30, 2021 * August 20, 2021 – Join your fellow gals to learn the basics of fly fishing! This lady’s course includes river ecology, casting lessons, and some practice time on the river. You don’t even need your own equipment! (Summer Activity Level) | $100.00 | Show details |
1/5 Pikas |  | Little to no elevation changes, hiking or possibly snowshoeing on a cleared or packed trail, up to a mile. |
2/5 Pikas |  | Mild elevation changes (less than 250 feet), hiking or snowshoeing on a packed trail, up to 3 miles total. |
3/5 Pikas |  | Moderate elevation changes (up to 500 feet), snowshoeing and possibly breaking trail or off-trail for up to 5 miles total. |
4/5 Pikas |  | Rigorous elevation changes (up to 1,000 feet), snowshoeing and possibly breaking trail or off-trail for up to 7 miles. |
5/5 Pikas |  | Extreme elevation changes (up to 2,000 feet), snowshoeing frequently off-trail or breaking trail for up to 8 miles. |
1/5 Pikas | | Little to no elevation change, hiking on a well-maintained trail for up to 3 miles total. |
2/5 Pikas | | Mild elevation changes (around 500 feet) throughout the hike, on well-maintained trails for up to 5 miles total. |
3/5 Pikas | | Moderate elevation changes (up to 1,000 feet), hiking on well-maintained trails for up to 8 miles total. |
4/5 Pikas | | Rigorous elevation changes (up to 2,000 feet) on well-maintained trails or brief periods off-trail for up to 10 miles total. |
5/5 Pikas | | Extreme elevation changes (up to 3,000+ feet) on well-maintained trails or significant amounts off-trail for up to 12 miles total. |
