Events

A variety of research is conducted within Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks. The CCRLC coordinates brown bags and other events to share this research with park staff and the public.

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The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) provides a variety of opportunities to learn about research, history, and resource issues happening within Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks.

Noxious Weed Blitz

In 2010, Glacier National Park's Citizen Science Program began partnering with Glacier's Invasive Plant Program to put on an annual noxious weed blitz. Participants spend the morning learning how to identify five targeted invasive plant species as well as learn how these species are harming our ecosystem. After lunch, staff and volunteers head out to "weed infested" areas to pull noxious weeds.

The 2023 Noxious Weed Blitz is scheduled for July 18 in West Glacier. For more information and to sign up, email us here.

Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day

This summer Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day is back in-person for the first time since 2019! Come join us for a day of fantastic presentations highlighting science and history in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This event brings together scientists and historians conducting research in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, giving them an opportunity to share their insights and research results with the general public.

This event will take place July 23rd, 2024 at the Community Building in West Glacier. Visit our Science & History Day page for more details on speakers, presentation dates and times, and how to register.

Hawk Watch Open House

Park biologists will teach volunteers how to identify and count migrating raptors. Educators from Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center will also be on site with live raptors to provide close-up looks at some of the raptor species that migrate past Mount Brown.

The 2024 Hawk Watch Open House is scheduled for October 12 at Lake McDonald Lodge.

Brown Bag Presentations

Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, the CCRLC offers brown bag presentations that provide information on current research, resource topics, and history to park staff and the public. The CCRLC typically hosts brown bag presentations from April through October at the West Glacier Community Building. Limited presentations may be held in 2023. See Glacier's online event calendar for updated information.

Glacier Science Videos

In 2020, we created a new approach to learning about research and resource issues through an online "Glacier Science Video Series." These short, interactive videos are posted on Glacier National Park's social media channels, and also found on the CCRLC YouTube page. Follow Glacier National Park's social media channels to get notified about this summer's premiere dates. "See" you there!