Wilderness Speaker Series: April
Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00

Wilderness Speaker Series: April

Speaker: Franz Ingelfinger, Montana FWP
Topic: “What’s Happening to the Elk in the South Fork of the Flathead?”

Elk in the South Fork of the Flathead have been a topic of interest for generations, and current populations are at lows not seen in almost a century. Wildlife biologist Franz Ingelfinger will explore findings from ongoing elk studies in the South Fork to dive into what’s really going on with habitat, predators, and wildfire effects on local elk herds.

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Mountainfilm on Tour: Bigfork
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00

Mountainfilm on Tour: Bigfork

  • Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!

Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm

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Mountainfilm on Tour: Missoula
Mar
22
6:00 PM18:00

Mountainfilm on Tour: Missoula

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!

Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm

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Mountainfilm on Tour: Choteau
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Mountainfilm on Tour: Choteau

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!

Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm

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Mountainfilm on Tour: Whitefish
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

Mountainfilm on Tour: Whitefish

  • O'Shaughnessy Center for Cultural Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!

Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm

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Mountainfilm on Tour: Helena
Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00

Mountainfilm on Tour: Helena

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!

Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm

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Wilderness Speaker Series: March
Mar
10
7:00 PM19:00

Wilderness Speaker Series: March

Speakers: Leo Rosenthal, Montana FWP, and Sheena Pate, Flathead Rivers Alliance
Topic: “The Three Forks of the Flathead — Fish, Flow, and the Future”

Join us for an engaging evening exploring the past, present, and future of the Flathead River system through the lens of fisheries science, collaboration, and conservation. Learn more: bmwf.org/wss

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Wilderness Speaker Series: February
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00

Wilderness Speaker Series: February

Speaker: Rachel Schmidt, American Rivers
Topic: “Generations of Wild and Scenic Rivers”

Kick off the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act with a talk by American Rivers’ Northern Rockies Dam Removal Specialist Rachel Schmidt, discussing the history and significance of some of our favorite Wild & Scenic river systems. Learn more: bmwf.org/wss

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Ski for the Bob at Teton Pass!
Jan
24
9:30 AM09:30

Ski for the Bob at Teton Pass!

  • Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come ski at the edge of the Bob to give back to the Bob! Join us at Teton Pass Ski Resort all day on Saturday, January 24th. Simply say “I love the Bob!” at the lift ticket window and the bar, and a portion of your purchase will support the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation!

We’ll be there with our Bob Booth, plus some rad raffles and live music in the lodge. Join us for a full day of winter fun for a good cause to support our summer work trips in the Bob!

Teton Pass is located ~30 mile west of Choteau, MT overlooking the beautiful Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Rocky Mountain Front. Learn much more about how to get there, rentals and lift tickets at www.skitetonmt.com

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Meet the Mules: Missoula
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00

Meet the Mules: Missoula

The Backcountry Horsemen of Missoula are joining us to bring a string of critters to the brand new Whitefish Credit Union branch in Missoula this Friday, October 17th!

Join us from 4-6 PM to give them some love and carrots to thank them for their hard work in the Bob this summer. We'll be there with info about the Bob and volunteering, plus some Bob Shop merch. All ages welcome!

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Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Sep
5
5:00 PM17:00

Volunteer Appreciation Party!

Raise a glass to the volunteers who worked hard on the trails this summer! Join us at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. on Friday, Sept. 5th from 5-8 PM to celebrate another productive season in the Bob.

Bring your friends and family for a fun night of catching up with old friends, plus Wilderness-themed games and activities for all ages. If you volunteered this year, your first drink is on us!

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Great Fish Launch Party
Aug
12
5:00 PM17:00

Great Fish Launch Party

Join us at the Great Fish Launch Party on August 12 at Glacier Bank Park, home of the Range Riders!

This free, family-friendly event begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary food and drinks. Visit fun, interactive booths to learn about the important work of all 85 Flathead Valley nonprofits that are raising funds in this year's Challenge. Plus, all attendees will receive a chance to win one of five $1,000 grants for the nonprofit of their choice!

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/198LcKcV2K/

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Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource Edition
Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00

Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource Edition

  • Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gather ‘round for a rowdy bunch of stories straight from the Bob – we’re hosting more campfire tales at Sacred Waters Brewing Co.! This lively evening will celebrate the launch of our 2025 Volunteer Adventure schedule, and kick off our spring fundraising campaign to get our full schedule of crews into the backcountry this summer.

Featuring special guests Roy Jacobs, hunting guide and conservations, and Ben Chappelow, FWP game warden, as our storytellers for the evening.

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Wilderness Speaker Series: April
Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

Wilderness Speaker Series: April

  • Flathead Valley Community College - AT139 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Speaker: Lisa Bate, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist at Glacier National Park
Topic:
“Taking Flight: Golden Eagles in Glacier National Park”
Golden eagles are one of the largest aerial predators in Northwest Montana – or as Lisa says, “the grizzly bears of the sky.” Unfortunately, recent data indicates a decline in their numbers and they’ve been listed as a Species of Concern. Join us to learn more about Glacier National Park’s raptor / golden eagle observations and nest monitoring to better understand these avian predators, including the role that lookouts play in aiding park staff in observations and searching for nests. Learn more >>

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Wilderness Speaker Series: March
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00

Wilderness Speaker Series: March

  • Flathead Valley Community College - AT139 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Speaker: Teagan Tomlin, Executive Assistant in the Office of the Superintendent
Topic: “If Rocks Could Talk: The Geological History of Glacier National Park”
The mountains of Glacier National Park tell an incredible story of the geological events that created the park’s majestic scenery. Teagan will share an overview of the forces and processes that built and shaped the landscape of Glacier National Park. Learn more >>

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Wilderness Speaker Series: February
Feb
19
7:00 PM19:00

Wilderness Speaker Series: February

  • Flathead Valley Community College - AT139 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Speaker: Antonia Malchik, Author
Topic: “Public Lands and the Space to Walk Free”
Walking, particularly walking in nature, has been shown by decades of research to improve all aspects of human health, from cardiovascular function and bone strength to depression and risk of Alzheimer's disease. Human and non-human flourishing cannot be separated from our access to nature, and the health of land and water. Explore how wilderness and intact ecosystems like the Bob Marshall – and the public's access to both – play a vital role in our individual physical and mental well-being, but also in ensuring fundamental human liberties. Learn more >>

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