Peterson to show film at quencher

Local voices of science and conservation will speak on northwest Montana’s flora, fauna, and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This event is free and open to the public.

The Science Quencher is a fun local gathering that explores intriguing topics; the presenters are passionate about their work and love sharing with the audience. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres served from 5 p.m. to 5:30 pm will be followed by two 10-15 minute “lightning round” talks and a short film showing, with question /discussion periods after each segment. Come learn something new and join the conversation.

Dr. Jared Grummer of Flathead Lake Biological Station will share research on the hybridization of Westslope cutthroat-rainbow trout in the Swan River; Dawn LaFleur of Glacier National Park will speak to whitebark pine restoration efforts in Glacier, and Chris Peterson of Hungry Horse News will present his short film “Winter Song” — a year-in-the-life documentary of a fabulous short river in northwest Montana.

About the Whitefish Lake Institute

Founded in 2005, the Whitefish Lake Institute is a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization committed to science, education, and aquatic resource initiatives to protect and improve Whitefish Lake and Whitefish area water resources today, while providing a collective vision for tomorrow.