Jul 22, 2021 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS When you’re on a hike or looking up toward the sky in Glacier National Park, you will likely notice a vast array of birds. With the park being situated along the Continental Divide, several different habitats have emerged that are ideal for birds....
Apr 14, 2021 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Glacier National Park has seen a 40% growth in visitation since 2012. This unprecedented increase in popularity has implications for protecting natural and cultural resources as well as for providing a quality visitor experience. Thanks in part to your generous...
Mar 10, 2021 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photos: NPS Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Vlad Kovalenko moved to the US at the age of 7 and grew up on the east coast before moving west to earn his Bachelor of Science from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He began working seasonal field tech jobs for seven...
Feb 16, 2021 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Invierno, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: T. Wenum, USFS Now in its second year, the Flathead Watershed Through The Seasons workshop continues to provide professional development opportunities for local teachers in the Flathead community. The workshop is made possible by your generous donations to the...
Jan 15, 2021 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Julie Mitchell If you’ve ever driven along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, gone for a backcountry hike in Glacier, or experienced the grandeur of Hidden Lake, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of the park’s most majestic species:...
Dec 9, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS Missing Glacier? Tune into the park’s brand new podcast! Headwaters is a new podcast from Glacier National Park, made possible thanks to your donations to the Glacier Conservancy. Season 1 Available Now Season 1 is now available wherever you get your...
Nov 16, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Becca Stohr In an effort to make Glacier National Park more inclusive for everyone, the park is implementing projects that are making trails and campgrounds more accessible for people with disabilities. Your donations to the Glacier Conservancy are making these...
Oct 15, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Casey VanFossen This summer, Casey VanFossen was hard at work supporting Glacier’s Cultural Resources program. A rising student earning her Master of Science in Engineering, Casey filled a void this summer by performing a variety of legacy data...
Sep 16, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Brandon Barnes After spending an entire summer in the field in Glacier, Brandon Barnes has more experience under his belt than most students his age. Brandon, a 24 year-old student enrolled in Flathead Valley Community College’s (FVCC) Natural Resources...
Sep 14, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS/Andrew Smith Who doesn’t love a great podcast? There seems to be a genre out there for everyone nowadays. Take a quick look at a podcast app and you can find programming about news, comedy, true crime, sports, and pretty much anything else you can...
Aug 14, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS/Montana Conservation Corps Year after year, your donations to the Glacier Conservancy support a special partnership between Glacier National Park and the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC). Participants in conservation corps support critical preservation...
Jul 15, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS This June, a small group of motivated middle school girls experienced a unique opportunity in Glacier, developing life-long skills in leadership, critical thinking, and problem solving. Together in a special partnership, Glacier National Park and the...
May 21, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Rosy Chavez After a life-threatening car accident, Rosy Chavez was motivated to try something new and make every second count. Without knowing anything about the Montana Conservation Corps, Rosy was determined to tackle a new challenge outdoors. Your donations...
Apr 18, 2020 | Activity, General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS “Explore, Learn, and Protect!” That’s the Junior Ranger motto, and we hope it’s being recited all day today for National Junior Ranger Day. Today also kicks off National Park Week, a time to celebrate our amazing parks and visit...
Apr 15, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, this month we are highlighting sustainability-driven projects that are making a big impact on preservation initiatives in Glacier National Park. As climate change continues to present more...
Feb 7, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Invierno, Tus donaciones en acción
In late January, eight teachers from around the Flathead Valley participated in an ongoing workshop in Glacier National Park. The new workshop, called Flathead Watershed Through The Seasons, is made possible by your generous donations and through a special...
Jan 15, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: NPS Right now, park scientists are tracking and monitoring 10 mountain goats in Glacier as part of a multi-year study on overall goat populations in the park. Your donations to the Glacier Conservancy are making this important research possible for one of...
Jan 13, 2020 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Invierno, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Tony Bynum Photography If you cross country ski or snowshoe in Glacier’s Two Medicine Valley this winter, you might notice a pleasant convenience in this rugged wilderness. A new, fully accessible double-stall vault toilet is now available year-round....
Oct 31, 2019 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Happy Halloween! Not only is today one of the spookiest days of the year, but it also marks the final day of Bat Week 2019. Contrary to popular belief, bats aren’t as scary as you might think. In fact, bats play incredibly important roles in our ecosystems, and...
Oct 25, 2019 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Did you get to watch the incredible sunrise in Glacier National Park this morning? Whether you’re physically in the park or not, you can experience amazing moments like this via the park’s webcams. Your support of the Glacier Conservancy has funded several...
Sep 25, 2019 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
While you’re exploring in Glacier National Park this fall, look up to the sky for a moment. You might see one or more of the many birds of prey migrating south for the winter. In fact, this migration route is one of the most important for golden eagles in North...
Aug 28, 2019 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Photo: Montana Conservation Corps Did you know your donations to the Glacier Conservancy provide life-changing opportunities for youth, local tribal members, and veterans? Through a special partnership with the Montana Conservation Corps, participants in the...
Aug 18, 2019 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Tus donaciones en acción
Your support of the Glacier Conservancy helps fund the park’s Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) Program, and reduces preventable accidents and injuries in Glacier National Park. The program empowers park visitors, employees, and partners to raise awareness...
Jul 31, 2019 | General, Actualización del proyecto, Proyectos que necesitan tu apoyo, Tus donaciones en acción
This magnificent creature is a Canada lynx. They are rare and elusive predators native to Glacier National Park and are so mysterious that they have earned the nickname, the “shadow of the forest.” They have been studied very little in the park — until now. Your...