By Paula Smith. Flathead Audubon made its inaugural march in Bigfork’s annual parade on July 4, 2017! Donning costumes from FAS education trunks and carrying signs about our activities, a dozen members and friends plunged into the 6,000 to 7,000 spectators estimated to line Grand and Electric Avenues.       Our little and…

Montana Audubon will conclude the marking of its 40th Anniversary year with a “birthday celebration” at the June Bird Festival. Join us and learn how Montana Audubon began as a fledgling organization and hear highlights from four decades of conservation successes! David Ringer, Chief Network Officer with National Audubon, will share insights on bird protection…

John Ashley, well known to Flathead Audubon members, recently received the Bob Watts Communication Award from The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society at their annual meeting. The award is given for significant communication in media such as professional publications, popular wildlife articles, books, movies, or videos that have a relatively wide audience. John’s book…

Flathead Audubon’s past Presidents and past Newsletter Editors were honored at the chapter’s end-of-the-year potluck meeting in May, as part of the chapter’s celebration this year of its 40th birthday. Click here to see their names and when they served. Over its 40 year history, FAS has had 17 volunteer Presidents. Under their leadership, the…

by Linda de Kort West Valley Naturalists are proud to announce that Kathy Ross will be presenting a program on native plants on May 16. Kathy, Bigfork landscaper (and longtime FAS board member!), shares her experience of 26 years working in the Flathead Valley, around and with our native plant communities. Although a native plant…

Highlights from April 3, 2017 Board Meeting Reviewed the treasurers report. Heard about numerous grant proposals already submitted or in the works. Held discussion on what would be required of FAS to host the 2018 State Bird Festival. Heard Education Conservation Educators report including the need for a Chairperson for the Education Committee and that…

At the May meeting, FAS will elect the President, Vice President and several Director positions. Nominees (with biographies) for these positions are: President—Kay Mitchell,:  The nominating committee has asked me to run again for president, and I have agreed to do so. The past 2 years have gone by very fast. We have added the…