At our September 2024 General Meeting, professional bird guide Josh Covill shared the birds they saw, the landscapes they explored, and the people they met when he led a group down in Oaxaca, Mexico. They ended the trip by participating in the Day of the Dead, an annual festival down in Oaxaca. As always, Josh…

By Pam Willison and Linda Winnie In July, Flathead Land Trust hosted a celebration of the Conservation Easement for the Owen Sowerwine property, which was completed in February 2024. It was an informative and fun event which concluded with Flathead Land Trust awarding both Flathead Audubon Society and Montana Audubon with a Conservation Leadership Award….

We are thrilled to announce we are ready to hire an Operations Education Coordinator. This full-time, 10-month position with June and July off will be responsible for the Education programming and learning kits in local schools, represent FAS in public events, and perform various operational tasks. Salary starts at $20/hour or more depending upon experience….

Presented by Joshua Covill Mexico is a vibrant and diverse country, full of endemic birds and rich culture. Two of the most famous examples are the endemics species of Oaxaca and the Day of the Dead celebrations!  Josh details the exciting birds, culture, and world-class food from his recent trips to this incredible corner of…

With the excessive heat in the forecast, Flathead Land Trust decided to move their celebration of the permanent conservation of the Owen Sowerwine area inside. Over 100 people gathered to hear from Owen’s son, David Sowerwine, Carole Bibler, and many others. This collaborative effort couldn’t have been done without the partnership and efforts of Flathead…

Celebrating the Owen Sowerwine Conservation Easement at our May meeting in 2024 was a delightful walk down memory lane as we honored those people and organizations whose diligent dedication to the cause brought the conservation easement into fruition. The evening began with our annual tradition of a silent auction and potluck dinner which gave both…

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…