Whitefish Lake Institute hosts science quencher

Local scientists and conservation experts will speak on Northwest Montana’s flora, fauna and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher on April 10 from 5-7 p.m. in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. The 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 it with the audience. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are served from 5-5:30 p.m., followed by two brief talks and a short film, with questions and discussion periods after each segment.  

Dr. Jared Grummer of the 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 about whitebark pine restoration efforts in Glacier Park, and Chris Peterson of the Hungry Horse News will present his short film “Winter Song,” a documentary about a creek in Northwest Montana.