Nov 28, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Art and text by Claire Furio A Leap in Bird Conservation Biologists have documented declines and distribution shifts of harlequin ducks, Barrow’s goldeneyes, great blue herons, and other birds throughout their ranges. All of these are considered “species of concern”,...
Oct 23, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Brooke shows off some samples collected in Lake McDonald. For many visitors, Lake McDonald serves as a welcome to Glacier National Park – and what a welcome it is. At just over 10 miles long and 464 feet deep, Lake McDonald is both Glacier’s longest and deepest lake....
Aug 31, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Bull Trout are at risk of extirpation in Glacier National Park.Photo: Geneva Thompson/GNPC Glacier National Park is well known for its stunning vistas, iconic megafauna, and pristine waters – but beneath the surface lies a hidden world locked in a perilous balance....
Aug 23, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
A juvenile eagle spreads its wings. Photo by BJ Worth – WingsInNature.org In Glacier National Park, where the air is crisp and the mountains are steep, a remarkable bird can be found soaring on thermals across the expanse of blue sky. The golden eagle is a giant...
Jul 27, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
“These prairies now seem bare of life, but it was not always so. Not very long ago, they were trodden by multitudinous herds of buffalo and antelope; then, along the wooded river valleys and on the pine-clad slopes of the mountains, elk, deer, and wild sheep fed in...
Jun 29, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
A calm spring morning on the Flathead River. If you’ve visited Glacier National Park, you have probably noticed the pristine water of the Three Forks of the Flathead. But there may be more river than you realize! Did you know that 100 miles of the Flathead River...
May 24, 2023 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Photo from the study of a bear digging for moths. Fleeing moths are circled in yellow. Each summer, a peculiar feast takes place high in the mountains of Glacier National Park. You usually hear it before you see it—the clinking of small rocks as heavy paws dig into...
Mar 28, 2023 | General, Project Update, Projects That Need Your Support, Your Donations At Work
You might remember that 2019 was the Glacier Conservancy ‘Year of the Lynx.’ Now, in 2023, and we know more than ever about this elusive creature’s activity in the Crown of the Continent. Over the past three years, researchers have dedicated their expertise to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oct 1, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Photo: NPS People often enjoy spending time outdoors for peace and quiet, but rarely is the forest completely silent. Glacier National Park has over 260 bird species that you have the opportunity to hear when spending time in the dense forest areas. Because of the...
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,...
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...
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...
Feb 11, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Photo: Amy Macleod You may or may not have heard of a wolverine. This elusive animal is the largest member of the weasel family. Little is known about this iconic species of Glacier National Park, which typically occupy remote stretches and high elevation habitats....
Jan 18, 2022 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Ilawye the Great Grandparent Whitebark Pine Tree Photo: NPS Just in time for the new year, you can now tune into the first episode of the brand new season of Glacier’s podcast. Headwaters is a podcast from Glacier National Park, made possible thanks to your...
Dec 10, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Every year, the Glacier Conservancy’s park store team selects a project in need of funding to be the focus of their add-on donation engagement efforts. Throughout the busy summer season, the park store staff create meaningful connections with visitors that...
Oct 29, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Photo: Fyn Kynd A great gray owl. Long before humans ever set foot in Montana, great gray and boreal owls have called it home. But you’d be lucky to spot one of these elusive birds while hiking through the forest. Owls hunt by night and roost by day, usually...
Oct 27, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Photo: NPS With your support, the Glacier Conservancy is furthering our mission to preserve and protect Glacier National Park through strong community partnerships. This year, we teamed up with Glacier’s Education Program and Whitefish School District to offer a...
Oct 15, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
In an effort to engage the over 40 million people in America who speak Spanish at home (13% of the U.S. population), the Glacier Conservancy this year launched a project to translate a great portion of our website from English to Spanish. This important project was...
Sep 17, 2021 | General, Project Update, Your Donations At Work
Photo: NPS Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park is renowned for many reasons. At ten miles long and nearly 500 feet deep, it’s the largest lake in the park and offers stunning clarity, colorful rocks, and sweeping views that provide a glimpse into the...
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