Andrew Smith, Author at Glacier National Park Conservancy

Protecting Wildlife from Disease

Feb 17, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

Although it has not yet been detected in the park, Chronic Wasting Disease poses a threat to Glacier’s elk population. Photo: NPS One of the most unique experiences in Glacier National Park is the chance to view an intact ecosystem full of wild and untamed...

Piikuni Lands Corps Builds Connections and Skills

Jan 24, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

PLSC members do a loon survey with Glacier ranger Jami. Photo courtesy of PLSC This summer marked the triumphant return of the Piikuni Lands Service Corps (PLSC), on hiatus the last few years due to the pandemic. The program, which engages Blackfeet youth and young...

Historic Photos Bring Going-to-the-Sun Road Construction to Life

Dec 23, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

Glacier National Park’s archives contain a wealth of fascinating materials and valuable historic documents, but with no park museum to display historic artifacts, documents, and photos, few people laid eyes on these incredible resources. A major digitization...

Last Minute Gifts

Dec 19, 2022 | General, Shop & Support

Donation with E-Card | Gift Certificate | Donation: Tribute Tree E-Certificate | Glacier Behind the Scenes Audio These Glacier gifts deliver instantly to your inbox—so you can still get a gift that helps the place you love without sweating the shipping!...

Interview with Anderson Design Group

Nov 18, 2022 | General

Anderson Design Group’s Glacier Posters Note from Anderson Design Group: As artists and wilderness explorers, our passion is to venture into our beloved 63 American National Parks, photograph and document these wonderful natural places, and share our enthusiasm...

NPS Academy Internship Makes Glacier Careers Accessible for All

Nov 16, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

Native Plant Nursery intern Ava Joseph poses with whitebark pine seedling. Photo: NPS A new internship program is introducing participants from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the National Park Service to career opportunities at Glacier. This was no...

Partner Spotlight: Iron Shield Creative

Oct 24, 2022 | General

We recently met up with our partners from Iron Shield Creative, Lailani Upham and Carrie Lynn Bear Chief by Two Medicine Lake to talk about their work, why they love Glacier, and how you can get involved. Indigenous woman-Owned Business Keeps Stories Alive Glacier...

Wilderness Work Wins National Award

Oct 20, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

Director Chuck Sams (left) presents Jillian McKenna (center) with the Wes Henry Award. Photo: NPS Jillian McKenna, Glacier National Park’s Wilderness Data Steward, was presented the Wes Henry Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award by NPS Director Chuck Sams in a...

Employee Feature: Ariana

Sep 2, 2022 | Employee Feature

Every year, the Conservancy welcomes a team of seasonal employees to work in our busy retail stores during the summer season. They travel from all over, and for many, this is their first trip to Montana or Glacier National Park. Their enthusiasm and energy are...

Using Social Media For Good

Aug 30, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

A crowd on the Hidden Lake Trail photographs a passing animal. Photo: NPS For many people, social media has become an important part of the way they interact with national parks. From trying to find the right trail to hike, to sharing selfies with family and friends,...

Employee Feature: Brendan

Aug 22, 2022 | Employee Feature

Brendan and co-workers volunteering with the Native Plant Nursery. Every year, the Conservancy welcomes a team of seasonal employees to work in our busy retail stores during the summer season. They travel from all over, and for many, this is their first trip to...

Headwaters Podcast Returns for Season 3

Aug 12, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

Rangers Michael, Peri, Gaby, and Daniel (left to right) discus the show. Photo: GNPC A brand new season of Glacier National Park’s podcast is projected to be released early 2023. Headwaters is a podcast made possible thanks to your donations to the Glacier National...

Employee Feature: Eliza

Aug 5, 2022 | Employee Feature

The author at Lake Josephine Every year, the Conservancy welcomes a team of seasonal employees to work in our busy retail stores during the summer season. They travel from all over, and for many, this is their first trip to Montana or Glacier National Park. Their...

Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species in Glacier’s Waters

Jul 28, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work

A ranger carefully inspects an inflatable llama for aquatic invasive species. Photo: Andrew Smith / GNPC Major lakes and reservoirs across the country have been dealing with the drastic and alarming consequences of invasive mussel species, which wreak havoc on natural...

Meet the Superintendent: Dave Roemer

Jul 22, 2022 | General

Ryvers Loomis / GNPC Former Redwood National Park deputy superintendent, Dave Roemer, started his new position as the superintendent at Glacier National Park in July 2022. The Glacier Conservancy caught up with Dave to learn about his new role and his goals for...

Employee Feature: Ripleigh

Jul 15, 2022 | Employee Feature

Camas Flowers / NPS Every year, the Conservancy welcomes a team of seasonal employees to work in our busy retail stores during the summer season. They travel from all over, and for many, this is their first trip to Montana or Glacier National Park. Their enthusiasm...

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