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Native plants
Local native plant expert Bill McClaren will present a free lecture on planting and caring for native plant gardens at the Flathead Valley Community College Arboretum behind Blake Hall on June 5 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Evans at 756-3963.
Naturalist course
The Glacier Institute will host a Montana Master Naturalist Certification Course from July 6-11 in Glacier National Park with experienced naturalists Brian Williams, from the Montana Natural History Center, and Greg Peters, from the University of Montana’s Biology and Botany Department. The course will take place at the Glacier Institute Field Camp Cost is $675, including lodging, meals, education, transportation and certification. For more information, call 406-755-1211 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.