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Author: Linda Winnie

Reminder to Native Plant Gardeners and Bird Lovers: Send Us Your Stories and Photos

By Linda WinnieAugust 8, 2021August 7, 2021 Categories: Conservation, News

The call went out in May from the Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter and Flathead Audubon for pictures and stories about the native plants you are growing in your gardens and local landscapes. Now in August, as our gardens and yards are becoming fully developed, it is a good time to start taking those…

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August 5 – Kathy Ross on Native Plants for Birds

By Linda WinnieJuly 29, 2021July 26, 2021 Categories: News

Kathy Ross will present “Growing Native Plants for Birds” on Thursday, August 5, at 6 PM at the Center for Native Plants, 5605 Hwy 93 South. Whitefish. Space is limited. Registration is required. The talk will be held outdoors. Bring a folding chair and sun protection. To register or ask questions, contact Kate at kate@centerfornativeplants.com…

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Glass Recycling is Back!

By Linda WinnieJuly 27, 2021July 26, 2021 Categories: News

Flathead Glass Recycling is once again open and will be accepting glass for recycling until September 1. Color separated clean glass can be dropped off at their facility in Columbia Falls anytime during day-light hours. All caps and plastic or metal rings must be removed. Bins are provided for clear, green and brown glass. If…

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Bairds Sparrow Photo Credit: John Carlson

WANTED: MEMBERSHIP CHAIR FOR FAS

By Linda WinnieApril 23, 2021April 29, 2021 Categories: News

            Flathead Audubon is seeking a replacement for our retiring Membership Chair.  Could this be just the opportunity you are waiting for to help FAS achieve its mission?  You would be the interface between FAS and its members.  You would receive membership applications and put the information into the membership data base.  You would also…

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Virtual Earth Month Calendar!

By Linda WinnieApril 2, 2021April 1, 2021 Categories: Conservation, News

Climate Smart Glacier Country has created a virtual Earth Month Calendar that lists opportunities for celebrating Earth Day in the Flathead throughout the month of April. It is filled with celebratory events sponsored by a variety of organizations in Flathead County (including FAS). Click here to view this Earth Month Calendar. Columbia Falls and Kalispell…

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HELPING BIRDS – WHAT YOU CAN DO

By Linda WinnieMarch 16, 2021March 30, 2021 Categories: News 1 Comment

BACKYARD AND LOCAL CONSERVATION – FOR THE BIRDS THEY REALLY NEED YOUR HELP The Problem Several scientific studies found that bird populations have declined drastically in recent years. One study indicates we’ve lost over 3 billion birds in the last 50 years. In several articles, Flathead Audubon authors summarize these findings, discuss possible causes of the…

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Our Bird of the Month

The Stellar Steller’s Jay

by Bridger Donaldson Anyone who spends time birdwatching in high or low elevations of coniferous forests in the Western United States and Canada are likely to see the bold and inquisitive Steller’s Jay. They do well in forests disturbed by humans, such as thinned areas and campgrounds. Maybe you have heard the Steller’s Jay as…

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