Jul 22, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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....
Jun 22, 2021 | General
Photo: NPS Next time you’re in West Glacier, you may notice a recent upgrade at Glacier National Park’s Headquarters building: a brand new rooftop solar system. The headquarters building is the hub of Glacier’s operations, housing park leadership...
May 18, 2021 | General
Photo: Maddy Elrick and Brayden Hall Your generous donations to the Glacier Conservancy continue to assist the park’s native plant restoration efforts in many ways. From engaging future stewards in our local schools, to monitoring rare plants throughout the park,...
Apr 14, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Winter, Your Donations At Work
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...
Feb 8, 2021 | Activity, General
Photo: NPS Calling all birders & wildlife enthusiasts: we need your help! Dr. Taza Schaming is seeking help in locating Clark’s Nutcracker nests for The Nutcracker Ecosystem Project and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Clark’s Nutcracker/Whitebark Pine...
Jan 15, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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...
Oct 13, 2020 | General
Glacier Desktop Wallpapers Turn your work-from-home station into a work-from-Glacier paradise. Share your love for Glacier with Desktop Wallpapers Transport yourself to the beauty of Glacier this fall and winter with one of our desktop wallpapers, featuring the...
Oct 2, 2020 | General, Shop & Support
With so much great gear benefiting the park, it can be tough to choose the perfect items from the Glacier Conservancy Park Store. We’ve narrowed it down to some of our personal top picks so you can find your favorites! Now through October 9, take 15% off these...
Sep 16, 2020 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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 29, 2020 | General, Projects That Need Your Support
Photo: NPS The Great Fish Community Challenge, a local fundraising initiative sponsored by the Whitefish Community Foundation, kicks off July 30! The Glacier Conservancy is thrilled to be participating in the challenge once again. This year, your donations to the...
Jul 15, 2020 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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...
Jun 5, 2020 | General
Photo: NPS By giving back to Glacier, our business partners play a vital role in strengthening our community through philanthropic giving. During these times of uncertainty, we are more thankful than ever for our partners’ continued support in protecting and...
May 21, 2020 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
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...
Apr 10, 2020 | Activity, General
Even though the park is closed, we hope you can still enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly right now. Maybe you’re self-isolating, but dreaming of your next epic outdoor adventure. No matter what, we’re here to support you with virtual resources to...
Apr 9, 2020 | Activity, General, Shop & Support
Photo: Becca Snyder Even though the park is closed and we’re all stuck indoors, we can still enjoy the outdoors in creative ways. Try coloring the pages and admiring the views in this FREE mini Glacier Coloring Book! Join us for Glacier Color Club, a brand new weekly...