At our April 2024 General Meeting, biological field technician Anna Von Duyke shared many stories of her time monitoring nesting shorebirds in the Arctic. She shares the day to day activities, unique topography, fun finds (like whale carcasses), as well as the wonderful wildlife including abundant caribou and of course the vast array of nesting…

From the Flathead Land Trust Owen Sowerwine’s 50-year vision has finally been realized. After over half a century of deliberation, cooperation, and legislation, the Owen Sowerwine Area is finally protected! We’re thrilled to announce a celebratory event onJuly 10th to mark the purchase of a conservation easement on the Area. This momentous achievement would not have been possible without the tireless…

Our May potluck and silent auction are some of our favorite events of the year. We enjoy seeing everyone, eating together, and having time to visit before the summer break.  Join us on Monday, May 13th, for our celebration of the Owen Sowerwine Conservation Easement. First nominated as a State Natural Area in 1974, and…

“Uniting Nature and Technology”, sponsored by Citizen’s Climate Lobby Saturday, April 20, 9am-4pm, Arts and Technology building, FVCC Kids’ Activities (including birding!), panel discussions, workshops and 25 booths representing local organizations. Don’t miss Flathead Audubon’s workshop, “Canaries in the Coal Mine: Birds & Climate” presented by Denny Olson, Flathead Audubon Conservation Educator. Watch a 28-minute…

by Lauren Smith, MT Audubon Communications Specialist It’s finally here – registration for the 2024 Wings Across the Big Sky Birding Festival is NOW OPEN! Visit the Montana Audubon website to learn more and to register online. Along with Last Chance Audubon, we’ve put together a fantastic lineup of trips, speakers, and more – you…

Presented by Anna Von Duyke The Arctic takes up a massive part of our globe yet remains an area that seems foreign and mysterious with a landscape that is hard to comprehend. Unless from a place in the Arctic, most people will not get a chance to visit it, especially in a way that allows…

At our March 2024 General Meeting, longtime landscaper, Kathy Ross, along with Jessie Walthers of the Flathead Conservation District and Mackenzie Dey of the MSU Extension office discussed the importance of native plants and how you can incorporate them into your own backyards to improve habitat for our native animals and environment. The added bonus…