presented by David Manuwal Dr. David Manuwal, who has studied birds in the western US for over 60 years, will be the featured speaker at the Monday, September 13 virtual meeting of the Flathead Audubon Society at 7 PM. (See below for how to join the Zoom meeting.) Cicadas are large insects that occur all…

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…

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…

Highlights from the April 5, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Treasurer Rod Wallette has completed a draft version of the Financial Policy. The Finance Committee will meet to fine tune it, then the BOD will finalize it. FAS has submitted the paperwork to United Way to rent large meeting spaces for our monthly public meetings…

Our April meeting featured John Marzluff discussing ravens and how they interact with wolves and humans. His studies in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem has led to some cool findings and has debunked a few myths. Learn more about the natural history of ravens and the interesting data that they’re capturing in this fascinating species. Click…

            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…

presented by Charles B. van Rees The talk will be divided into two parts:  first, Charles will present research on migratory gull behavior from his Fulbright fellowship at Doñana biological station in Seville, Spain, and then review some of the species and places that make Spain one of Europe’s ultimate birdwatching destinations. The presentation focuses…

Highlights from the March 1, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Treasurer Rod Wallette reported: memberships are still coming in, our tax return will be completed by a CPA, and some procedural changes will be made to improve our checks-and-balances for financial matters. Cory Davis said the membership committee has selected new data base management software,…

March at the 67th Legislature As we move through March and into the last six weeks of the 67th session, the Montana Legislature continues to pass bills that negatively affect our wildlife and their habitats. While we are working hard to push back, the diverse issues we have faced have kept us bouncing between committees…