✨Call for volunteers: June✨ Our field season kicks off in just a few short weeks, and we have some projects in June that need more help! Join us for an early season adventure for a unique, rewarding way to experience the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. 🫏 BMWF #01: Spruce Park Corral - 6/17-6/22 (4 spots open) - Construction project! 🪚 BMWF #06: Devil Creek - 6/18-6/19 (4 spots open) - Day trips! 🪏 BMWF #10: Route Creek - 6/28-7/2 (4 spots open) - Tread work! 🐴 BMWF #12: Spruce Park Corral #2 - 6/30-7/4 (4 spots open) - Construction project! Learn more and sign up at bmwf.org/volunteer #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #montana #volunteervacations

Crew Leaders and Interns are HERE!!! 🥳🙌 This rad crew will spend the next three weeks soaking up a whole lotta knowledge before they spread out across the Bob for the summer. We’re SO excited to see what they accomplish this season! Learn more about these fine folks at bmwf.org/staff-board, and help us give them a warm welcome in the comments! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there — especially these two incredible mamas on our team! Rebecca and Allison are experts at multitasking, keeping track of endless details, patiently explaining basic tasks, and herding so many cats. We’re lucky to have ‘em! Cheers to all of the hardworking, badass moms in our lives! 🌷🩷

After months of preparations, planning, hiring, and coordination, we are finally on the eve of another summer field season. Our Crew Leaders and Interns arrive on Monday to begin training and orientation, and we cannot wait to get them into the Bob! We want to pause a moment and extend our immense appreciation to everyone who has gotten us here. To our donors and volunteers who have stepped up when we needed you the most. To our enthusiastic audiences along Mountainfilm on Tour, and those who gave during Great Helena Gives and Missoula Gives. To our grantors. To our Forest Service partners. It's been an extra wild spring, and we're grateful and THRILLED to have our ducks (mostly) in a row for a full summer of work in the Bob. THANK YOU to everyone who has made it happen! 🦆🦆🦆 We're still fundraising for our summer season through May 31st, and we still have a number of projects that need more volunteers. If you haven't gotten the chance yet, you can still support active wilderness stewardship in the Bob this summer! Donate and/or volunteer at 👉 bmwf.org THANK YOU for loving the Bob!! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #greatbearwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex

Coming up on Sunday, May 18th – join us at the 3rd Annual @flatheadtrails Trails Fest! This is a super fun family-friendly day with games, raffles, food trucks, bike tune ups and free(!!!) beer. Stop by our Bob Booth to learn about joining us in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex this summer, and pick up maps, merch and stickers to get ready to hit the trail this summer. Hope to see you there! 🥳🥾

We were so honored to receive the 2025 Doris Schumm Community Spirit Award from Whitefish Community Foundation last week. This award, accompanied by an extremely timely and generous $5,000, speaks to the impact we have when we come together for a common goal – to preserve this wild place we love. The real winners of this award are our hardworking volunteers who dedicate their time and talents towards making their community better. These folks – more than 400 of you every summer – help countless others enjoy clear, safe trails, reduce user impacts on the landscape, and protect some of the best wildlife habitat in the lower-48. If you want to join them and make a difference this summer, sign up for a Volunteer Adventure today!! We still have a number of projects that need more volunteers. Learn more at bmwf.org/volunteer #lovethebob

Polly is ready to join us on the trail! 🐝🐝🐝 #MissoulaGives is happening NOW through 7 pm tonight, Friday May 2nd. Missoula, help us fund our full schedule of stewardship projects in the Bob this summer! Your donations will be put straight into our on-the-ground projects that open trails, restore native habitat, reduce user impacts on the landscape, and provide free, low-barrier ways for people of all walks of life to experience the big, beautiful Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Our projects connect people with wilderness, and with each other, toward the common goal of preserving our country’s wildest places. Learn more and give now at missoulagives.org 🐝💛 #lovethebob #missoulagives2025 #missoula #missoulamontana @missoulacommunityfoundation

✨Spring fundraising update✨ WOW!! In just one week, you’ve helped us raise over 70% of the funding we need to get our full schedule of 50+ projects in the Bob this summer. Big big thanks to 36 generous donors (including our $10,000 match donor!), @nationalforests, and @whitefishcommunityfoundation for getting us here. Today and tomorrow, we hope our Helena and Missoula friends will come out in force to give back to the Bob through #GreaterHelenaGives and #MissoulaGives. We still have about $18,000 to raise to meet our goal. Your donations will open trails, mitigate user impacts, restore native habitat, share wilderness education, and help people from all walks of life connect face to face across a campfire. 🔥 THANK YOU for loving the Bob!!! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex

☀️Greater Helena Gives is happening NOW!☀️ Thanks so much to all of our Helena friends who are giving back to the Bob during this 24-hour giving campaign. Your gifts will go directly to our on-the-ground work in the Bob this summer: over 50 projects that open trails, mitigate user impacts, restore native habitat, share wilderness education, and just help people from all walks of life connect face to face across a campfire. A major benefit of these community campaigns is that you can amplify your impact to the causes you care about by giving to multiple non-profits with a single gift. We hope you'll check out the range of conservation and recreation groups participating who provide our communities with access to a clean environment and healthy lifestyle: @mtwatersheds_mwcc, @wildmontana, @lastchancecurlingclub, @pricklypearlandtrust,@montanadiscoveryfoundation, @mtassocofconservationdistricts ☀️ Learn more and donate now at greaterhelenagives.org @helenaareacommunityfoundation #greaterhelenagives #greaterhelenagives2025 #lovethebob

We're so excited to be part of Greater Helena Gives and Missoula Gives for the first time! We know so many folks in these communities love the Bob, and we would be honored to be added to your list of worthy non-profits to support as part of these giving days. 💚 Greater Helena Gives 24-hour campaign kicks off TONIGHT, April 30th at 8 PM. Learn more at www.greaterhelenagives.org 💙 Missoula Gives 26-hour campaign starts TOMORROW, May 1st at 7 PM. Learn more at www.missoulagives.org A major benefit of these community campaigns is that you can amplify your impact to the causes you care about by giving to multiple non-profits with a single gift. Please check out the full list of participating organizations and consider supporting multiple groups who are doing work you love. 🔥 All donations through Greater Helena Gives and Missoula Gives will be put towards our goal of raising $65,000 by May 31st to fully fund 50+ trail and habitat projects for our 2025 field season. 🔥 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #greatbearwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #GreaterHelenaGives #MissoulaGives

Ever wondered what a 5-day trip with BMWF looks like? Tag along with our crew up Bighead Creek in 2024 for a little sneak peak of what to expect. Hint: we really love staying hydrated. From packing in supplies by mule, to learning how to use traditional wilderness tools; from backcountry camp life, to exploring the creeks and peaks around you – our Volunteer Adventures are a rewarding and epic way to experience this vast Wilderness area. Don’t miss your chance to jump in and give back to the Bob. Learn much much more at bmwf.org/volunteer 🏕️🌄 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana #visitmontana

We are excited, relieved, and so grateful to be on the brink of our 28th field season in service to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. We’re signing up volunteers and packers, and preparing to bring our seasonal staff on board to launch our summer work schedule in just a few short weeks. Despite today’s forward momentum and sunny skies, the disruption we experienced this winter has resulted in a 15% shortfall in our Program coffers. As we turn the final corner toward the field season, we’re asking you to help us raise the final $65,000 in order to fund our full slate of programs. In an effort to jump start the campaign, a generous local donor has offered to match the first $10K in contributions. Give now to double your impact, and help us achieve meaningful accomplishments that serve the place, the people, and the principles of Wilderness here in Northwest Montana. Give now at bmwf.org, and help us do more in the Bob this summer! Thank you!! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #greatbearwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex

Happy Earth Day!! 🌎❤️ How lucky are we to have this incredible, wild place – the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex – belong to ALL of us to enjoy. If you’ve been itching to give back and make an impact on the ground; if you’ve been looking to build community and connections with other folks who love the outdoors; or if you’ve just been wanting to get out and explore this remote wilderness area – come experience it for yourself on one of our 2025 Volunteer Adventures! Our trips are free of charge, pack supported, led by an experienced Crew Leader. We even cook your meals. Learn much more and see our full schedule at bmwf.org/volunteer #lovethebob #bobmarshall wilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #montana #earthday #volunteervacations

We have ✨two✨ speaker events coming up this week that we can't wait to share with you! First, join us for the third and final Wilderness Speaker Series on Wednesday. Wildlife biologist Lisa Bate will be presenting on the golden eagle monitoring program in Glacier, and the threats facing these magnificent raptors. Then, come to @sacredwatersbrewing on Thursday for another edition of Stories from the Backcountry! Hunter and guide Roy Jacobs, and game warden Ben Chappelow, will be spinning yarns from their years of traversing the Bob. Treat yourself to some epic tales to inspire your summer adventures! Both events are free of charge and open to all. Learn more at bmwf.org/events #lovethebob

Today's the day – our 2025 Volunteer Adventures are OPEN for registration! Sign up now for an unforgettable wilderness experience in the Bob this summer. Our trips range from a single volunteer day to 9-day epic backcountry adventures; from camping at the trailhead to going 30+ miles in; from lopping brush and pulling weeds to full days pulling on the crosscut. Whether you're a beginner wilderness user who wants to gain experience with a guided group, or a well-travelled backpacker who wants to give back to the trails you love – we have a trip for you! If you have questions about specific projects or just want to learn more about what a trip with us entails, we have two Volunteer FAQ webinars coming up on April 16th and 28th. 🔥 Learn much more and sign up for your next adventure at bmwf.org/volunteer #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana

Our education team has been busy this spring, visiting classrooms on all sides of the Bob! We've been happy to team up with classrooms of all ages to share a range of Wilderness curriculum. Bigfork High School students learned how forest burn depending on density and slope, and took turns pulling a crosscut saw. Classrooms at Meadow Creek Middle School in Missoula held an impassioned debate on the value of wilderness and conservation. Students at Longfellow Elementary in Great Falls learned about traditional wilderness tools and invasive weeds. Teachers: There's still room in our schedule before the end of the school year. Reach out to Erynn at erynn@bmwf.org to set up a classroom visit for your students to learn more about Wilderness! #lovethebob

We're so excited to host another Stories from the Backcountry at @sacredwatersbrewing on Thursday, April 17th! From 6-8 PM, this "Preserving the Resource" edition will feature two very special guests from two sides of the conservation coin: Roy Jacobs and Ben Chappelow. Roy has been a hunter and guide along the Rocky Mountain Front for decades. An avid conservationist, he was at the forefront of the passage of the Rocky Mountain Heritage Act which expanded the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex by 67,000 acres in 2014. Ben serves as game warden with Montana FWP Region 1, which includes the Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness areas. To patrol the wilderness, Chappelow travels on horseback, skis and snowshoes to check on hunters and anglers, help with bear conflicts, and monitor backcountry camps. We know these guys will have some epic stories to share to help us celebrate the launch of our 2025 Volunteer Adventures. Join us to get inspired and learn more about how you can support 50+ trail and habitat restoration projects happening in the Bob this summer 🥳🏔 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #flatheadevents #kalispell #kalispellmontana

It’s officially go time, y'all - our 2025 Volunteer Adventures are NOW OPEN for preview! We didn’t want to delay our trip rollout any further, and we can’t wait to get to work in the Bob. This preview period is a chance to pick your top trips and check them against your summer calendar without the pressure of spots filling up. Our trips will open for registration on Monday, April 14th at 10 AM! 🔥🔥🔥 To be fully transparent, we're still not totally smooth sailing. We still have some gaps in funding our full field season due to delayed grants and still-frozen agreements. We'll share more about what we need and how you can help soon. We also know that our Forest Service partners are still facing a lot of uncertainty about their crews. This means our work will be more important than ever to keep trails open in the Bob. If you’ve been feeling motivated to make a difference on the ground, our volunteer stewardship trips are an awesome way to chip in! Preview our full 2025 Volunteer Adventure list at bmwf.org/volunteer – and mark your calendar to sign up on Monday, April 14th! 💪🥾🏔⛺️ #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #montana #volunteervacations #publiclands

Dang, we missed 406 day yesterday – too busy enjoying the sunshine! We'll still chime in a day late to celebrate our favorite slice of Montana: the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, of course 🤩 Made up of three Wilderness areas (the Bob Marshall, Great Bear and Scapegoat), the Bob Complex straddles the continental divide and houses two "Wild and Scenic" designated rivers. Its lush forests, limestone reefs, mountain ranges and cold, clear waters provide some of the best unbroken wildlife habitat in the lower-48. The Bob offers solitude, challenge, humility, and adventure, in the way only true wilderness can. Cheers to this beautiful state that we're lucky enough to call home! Happy #406Day! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness

Gather ‘round for a rowdy bunch of stories straight from the Bob – we’re hosting more campfire tales at @sacredwatersbrewing! This lively evening will celebrate the launch of our 2025 Volunteer Adventure schedule, and kick off our spring fundraising campaign to help get our full schedule of crews into the backcountry this summer. Our special guests are Roy Jacobs, hunting guide and conservationist, and Ben Chappelow, FWP game warden, who will share stories from many years of traversing the backcountry in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Believe us, these guys have seen some stuff, and you're not gonna want to miss it. Enjoy some sure-to-be entertaining yarns spun by our talented storytellers, and learn how you can support close to 50 trail and habitat projects happening in the Bob this summer. 🍻 Free of charge and open to all! Learn more at bmwf.org/events #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #scapegoatwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #flatheadevents