Weed rodeo

Wild River Adventures, in West Glacier, will hold its 10th annual weed-pulling rodeo on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River on Friday, June 22. The event will begin with a brief educational talk about weeds by an expert from Glacier National Park at the rafting company’s offices on U.S. 2 at 4 p.m. Work will take place at the Moccasin Creek river access, followed by a barbecue at the rafting company’s offices. Participants are asked to bring leather gloves. The event is sponsored by local raft companies, government agencies, GNESA, Rocky Mountain Outfitters and Sportsman Ski Haus. For more information, call 387-9453.

River clean-up

The Montana Raft Company will host their 16th annual Rafting for Refuse Day on Saturday, June 23, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Montana Raft Company, 11970 U.S 2, in West Glacier. Pre-registered volunteers 12 years or older will help clean up trash along the river and at public river access points on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. This year, they are helping to promote the national Leave No Trace program, a non-profit organization that teaches and encourages minimal impact while participating in outdoor activities. Volunteers should bring work gloves, a water bottle and change of clothes. A complimentary barbecue will be held after the clean-up. For more information or to make a reservation, call 387-5555 or e-mail info@glacierguides.com.

Flyfishing class for women

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a women’s introductory flyfishing workshop at Snappy Sport Senter in Kalispell on Saturday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taught by Stacy Dolan and Jim Vashro, the workshop will cover the basics of selecting gear and tackle, basic fly patterns, fly tying, fishing knots, reading fishing water and safety. It will conclude with flycasting and flyfishing in Snappy’s Pond. Cost $10. Limit is 20 women and pre-registration is required by calling Chris Caye at 751-4549.

Bob volunteers

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is seeking volunteers to cut a trail through downed trees on Hodag Ridge on June 22-27 using a two-person crosscut saw. The crew will set up a primitive camp for the five-day trip along the South Fork of the Flathead River and hike up the ridge each day to work. For more information, visit online at www.bmwf.org or call 387-3808.

Outdoor classes

The Glacier Institute will offer the upcoming adult courses: June 20 Wolves of the North Fork, June 21-22 Landscapes in Watercolor, June 22 The “Uncommon” Loon, June 22 Glacier’s Birds of Prey Along the Rocky Mountain Front, June 23-24 North Fork River Ecology by Raft, June 23-24 Summer Mushrooms and Lichens, June 24 Nature’s Healers: Wild Medicinal Herbs, June 25 Making Wild Herbal Medicines, and June 27 Railroad History. To register or request a complete listing, call 755-1211 or visit online at www.glacierinstitute.org.