Help the Glacier Institute win $50,000 for Big Creek!

The Glacier Institute has become a finalist for the State of Montana for Tom's of Maine's 50 States for Good contest http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/living-well/project-sponsorships

Our project would have Sunelco (www.sunelco.com) install both solar and wind generators to our aging power grid. 

You can help us by going to the Tom's of Maine Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tomsofmaine and voting for us ONCE A DAY, EVERYDAY from September 10, 2012 to October 9, 2012.

Remember: you can only vote once a day!

Please pass this on to friends/family/neighbors/coworkers/fellow students/everyone!

Art Unveiling Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Art Unveiling at the Mark Ogle Studio! The event was a huge success with all of your support. Tickets are now available for our Oktoberfest (September 24th) so call in to get yours now! Main Office- 406.755.122

Mark Ogle talking about his donated painting, "Birdwoman Falls."

"Birdwoman Falls," by Mark Ogle (the original painting will be auctioned off at the Oktoberfest).

Fun from the field!

Another fun-filled summer is flying by here at the Glacier Institute! Here's a few photos from various field courses... enjoy and we hope you can join us on our upcoming courses!

Learn to Fly Fish!

On July 31st - August 1st, Glacier Institute will be offering "The Art & Science of Fly Fishing!" This is a basic beginner’s course to help you understand the science of streams, insects, fish and the finer points of fly-fishing. You will learn about basic gear, knots, casting and where to look for fish. You will be practicing your skills on the “Wild and Scenic” North Fork of the Flathead River. The course will also include an evening session that will provide a hands-on introduction to fly-tying. Call us at 406-755-1211 to sign up!

Details:
Date(s): July 31 - Aug. 1, 2010 - Saturday - Sunday
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Meeting Place: Big Creek Outdoor Education Center
Activity Level: Moderate
Instructor(s): Bob Geyer
Course Fee: $200 includes lodging at Big Creek July 31/ $170 without lodging.

Photo courtesy of Rebeka H.

Join us for the first course in the Centennial Series!!!

The first course of the Centennial Series is coming up next week! 100 Years of Bears in Many Glacier will be held June 4-6 and there's still time to sign up! Glacier National Park’s story would not be complete without a look at the bears of Glacier Park. Join us for day hikes with expert naturalist and author, Ralph Waldt, to learn about bear biology, habitat and foods, and spring emergence from the den. We hope to catch a glimpse of one of these impressive animals by making frequent stops along the trail and roads to glass mountain sides and avalanche chutes.Give us a call or check out the details online: http://glacierinstitute.org/glacier/courses/grizzlies_many_glacier.html
Photo Courtesy of Greg Thigpen

Cycling for Slides this Sunday!!!

There's still space available in this Sunday's Cycling for Slides course, so if you haven't signed up already, you still can! Here are the course details again:

Date: May 23, 2010 - Sunday
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Age: Ages 12 and up are welcome with an adult
*UPDATED MEETING LOCATION: Field Camp at 9 AM (rather than up at Avalanche CG)
Activity Level: Easy
Instructor(s): Paul Rappaport, M.S.
Course Fee: $65
Credits: 8 OPI
Student Limit: 13

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Work Weekend

A huge thank you to all the wonderful & hardworking volunteers who donated their time on Saturday at both Big Creek and Field Camp! It was a huge success and we couldn't have accomplished it without you all!