Events with the tag: Kalispell

KALISPELL — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6–8 p.m. join Flathead Audubon Conservation Educator Denny Olson at the Picnic Shelter at Lone Pine State Park for Flyover Raptor ID, an engaging workshop on identifying raptors both perched and in flight. Gain essential tips and techniques for spotting and distinguishing raptors from the ground, enhancing your birdwatching skills and deepening your appreciation for these impressive aerial hunters. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance by calling 406.755.2706, ext 0.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10–11:30 a.m. at Lone Pine State Park, experience the health benefits of nature without venturing far from home in this 90-minute workshop led by Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Ellen Horowitz. Learn simple techniques to incorporate nature into your daily routine to reduce stress. The workshop takes place on the wheelchair-accessible porches of the Lone Pine Visitor Center. Space is limited to 10 participants, so secure your spot by registering in advance at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Sept. 18, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting at Lone Pine State Park, a speaker in the Visitor Center Conference Room from 7-7:45 p.m. Dive into the critical topic of water quality with an expert from the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Discover the current state of the Flathead Watershed and the ongoing efforts to preserve its pristine waters. Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell.  This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so please register in advance by calling the Visitor Center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

KALISPELL — On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon, stop by the Lone Pine State Park Picnic Shelter for a fun and educational drop-in program where you can uncover fascinating facts about Lone Pine State Park and test your knowledge for a chance to win sticker prizes. No registration is needed.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Sept. 26, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting at Lone Pine State Park, one of their September Speaker Series talks in the Visitor Center Conference Room from 7-7:45 p.m. Join us for an engaging session on how doing less in your garden can actually benefit native pollinators and birds. Learn about the Flathead Pollinator Initiative, get tips on fall seeding, and hear from local participants about what’s working well in their pollinator gardens. After the talk, celebrate the success of local pollinator gardens with a pollinator party—refreshments will be served. Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so please register in advance by calling the Visitor Center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

KALISPELL/ZOOM — A summit on Parkinson’s Disease will be held on Sept. 27 and 28 at the Red Lion Inn in Kalispell or virtually. Either way, register at: www.summitforparkinsons.org. 

KALISPELL — Enjoy the best food and wine party, with a dozen local chefs and restaurants offering their best dishes and Summit Beverage offering impressive wines. 

The Grand Wine Tasting is the place to bid on amazing auction packages. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. Go to: fvccedu/foundation or FVCC Facebook for details.

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting guided hikes at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park in Bigfork. These hikes will be Sept. 28, and Oct. 5 and feature an introduction to how the forest recycles nutrients by decomposing various dead organisms. Each hike will be about one mile in length. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, proper footwear, snacks, and a water bottle. These hikes are limited to 20 people and registration can be done by calling the Ranger Station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. The cost is $4 per participant, and free for kids 12 and under. For more information, call the park visitor center at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. 

KALISPELL — On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. join us for National Public Lands Day and make a difference in our local trails. We’ll start at 8:30 a.m. at North Foy’s Lake Access, then divide into teams to tackle trail maintenance at Lone Pine State Park and Foys to Blacktail Trails. 

Enjoy a rewarding day of teamwork and outdoor service, with lunch provided at noon by the Kalispell Daybreak Rotary Club. Please register in advance so we can plan work teams and for lunch by calling 406-755-2706, ext. 0.