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Bear Safety Workshop to be Held June 24 in Great Falls

Bear Safety Workshop to be Held June 24 in Great Falls

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, along with the Sun River Watershed Group and Bighorn Outdoor Specialists, will host a special event in June aimed at providing training and hands-on practice with inert bear spray. This workshop will also share essential tips on staying safe in bear country during camping

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Fairy Slipper

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Fairy Slipper

Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa) Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) The fairy slipper is one of our more widespread orchids. Like tiny little pink slippers adorned with ribbons, they begin popping up in mid-spring in our coniferous forests. The genus Calypso has ties to ancient Greek mythology. It means “she who conceals”

Cochrane Dam Crossing to Take Place June 6th

Cochrane Dam Crossing to Take Place June 6th

The Cochrane Dam crossing will take place on June 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in celebration of National Trails Day. Although the dam is typically closed to public access, NorthWestern Energy and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have come together to offer this special opportunity for

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Rocky Mountain Maple

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Rocky Mountain Maple

Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) Maple Family (Aceraceae) Rocky Mountain Maple is one of only two maples native to Montana. It can be readily distinguished from the other because they occupy entirely different habitat types. The name Acer comes from the Latin for sharp, or pointed, referring to the iconic

Kim Diment Named Winner of 2026 Migratory Bird Stamp Contest

Kim Diment Named Winner of 2026 Migratory Bird Stamp Contest

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) launched the Migratory Bird Stamp contest in 2024 to promote wetland conservation. This year's winner is Kim Diment, who depicted a drake and a hen northern shoveler floating on a pond. Diment, a Northern Michigan artist, aims to capture the essence of

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Elk Sedge

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Elk Sedge

Elk Sedge (Carex geyeri) Sedge Family (Cyperaceae) Elk Sedge is one of our first sedges to bloom in the spring. It is not anywhere near as showy as some of our other native species. At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a grass. It is a graminoid, or

Great Falls Park and Recreation Recognised by Arbor Day Foundation

Great Falls Park and Recreation Recognised by Arbor Day Foundation

Every year, communities across the country gather to celebrate Arbor Day, an occasion dedicated to honoring trees and advocating for a greener future. On April 24th, residents came together to participate in various activities to promote environmental awareness and tree planting programs. This year, Great Falls Park and Recreation celebrated