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Native plants
The Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society will meet at Glacier Discovery Square on Wednesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. for a talk on wildflower identification. A few diagrams and numerous flower photos will teach participants how to identify members of the pea, mustard, carrot, heather, saxifrage and pink families. A selection of plant books and field guides will be available in the Dee Strickler silent book auction. For more information, contact Jen Hintz at 270-7028.
Field course on owls
The Glacier Institute will offer a day-long course on “Owls of the Mission Valley: Hoots and Haunts” on Saturday, April 14, with instructors Matt Larson and Jessica Crowley, from the Owl Research Institute. Field trips will provide information on habitats, adaptations for silent flight, hunting, breeding and life histories of owls. Course fee is $65. For more information, call 755-1211 or visit online at www.glacierinstitute.org.
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Canyon bike trail meeting May 16
Supporters for construction of a new bike and pedestrian trail from Coram to West Glacier will meet at the Heavens Peak Lodge and Resort, 12130 U.S. 2, in West Glacier, on Monday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Bill requires verification before issuing driver's licenses
A bill requiring the state to electronically verify that all foreign nationals are in the U.S. legally before issuing a Montana driver’s license or ID card was signed into law by Gov. Brian Schweitzer on April 18.
Uphill skiers need to be aware of avalanches on Big Mtn.
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s post-season uphill policy expired last week, but with significant snowfall and changing weather conditions, the resort reminds skier and hikers that avalanche hazards in the ski area’s permitted boundaries do exist.