• LeBeau RNA lichens – near Stryker

    Saturday, May 2, 9:30 am (Stryker) LeBeau RNA & Lichens Dr. Toby Spribille will lead a walk through this geologically complex area “research natural area” featuring steep cliffs, humid grand-fir […]

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  • Columbia Mtn early blooms – Columbia Falls

    Columbia Mountain Trail - Columbia Falls Columbia Falls, MT

    Thursday, May 7, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Columbia Falls) - Columbia Mountain Trail Join Tara Carolin for an early season walk through diverse habitats to see species that occur […]

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  • Columbia Mtn garden tour – Columbia Falls

    Thursday, May 14, 6 pm to 8 pm Columbia Falls - Columbia Mountain Garden Tour Join Forestoration, Inc. on their third annual tour of a private residence that has been […]

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  • Beardance Trail – Bigfork

    Beardance Trail on Crane Mountain - Bigfork 23184 Montana Hiway 35, Bigfork, MT

    9 am on Friday, May 15, near Bigfork Phillips/Beardance Trail on Crane Mountain Join Pat Jaquith to hike up to 6 miles on Trail #373 over varied terrain with a […]

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  • Hike the Hogback – Paradise Valley

    Saturday, May 16 Paradise Valley - Hiking the Hogback Climb the ridge trail atop this prominent geological feature on private land. The south face of this steep, knife-edged ridge hosts […]

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  • Old Hiway 2 trail – Libby

    Saturday, May 16 Libby - Old Highway 2 Trail This low-elevation trail meanders through a mixed forested basin with minimal elevation gain, perfect for a relaxed outing. Along the way, […]

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  • Lion Creek spring wildflowers – Condon

    Lion Creek trail - Condon

    Saturday, May 16, 9:30 am in the Swan Valley Lion Crk trail near Condon Take an easy hike up the Lion Creek Trail to view spring wildflowers with plant ecologist […]

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  • Cedar Flats Trails – Columbia Falls

    Cedar Flats trails - Columbia Falls Columbia Falls, MT

    Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Columbia Falls - Cedar Flats Trails Learn about forest plants and hunt for wildflowers on in our backyard, just north of town. […]

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  • Berray Mountain – Noxon

    Saturday, May 23 Noxon - Berray Mountain This walk goes through a number of plant communities as you gain elevation. Last year, more than 35 species were recorded in bloom! […]

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  • Columbia Mtn evening wildflowers – Columbia Falls

    Columbia Mountain Trail - Columbia Falls Columbia Falls, MT

    Monday, May 25, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Columbia Falls - Columbia Mountain Trail Join Ellen Horowitz for a 2½-hour evening wildflower walk. We’ll travel through a variety of habitat […]

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  • White Pine Creek orchids – Trout Creek

    Saturday, May 30 Trout Creek - White Pine Creek. Moderate walking for less than a half-mile -- there's no trail to follow and it’s a bit brushy. But once we […]

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  • Loon Lake conservation easement – Polson

    Saturday, May 30, 9:30 am Polson - Loon Lake Ranch Join us while we explore intact intermountain grasslands on the largest conservation easement in northwest Montana. Loon Lake Ranch is […]

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