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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. Not all events are offered each year - check back here for the most recent updates.
Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park hosted its 22nd Annual Science and History Day in 2025 with two separate events in September. See the full 2025 agenda here. Check back on this page soon for details about Science and History Day 2026!
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 2026 Hawk Watch Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at Lake McDonald Lodge from 11am-3pm.
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 about targeted invasive plant species, share lunch, then head out to do some pulling!
For information about the 2026 Noxious Weed Blitz, email us here.
Brown Bag Presentations
Throughout the summer, the CCRLC may offer lunchtime 'brown bag' presentations 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. See Glacier's online event calendar for updated information.
Glacier Science Videos
The "Glacier Science Video Series" focus on different natural & cultural resources around the park, with topics ranging from bird banding to historic architecture. Follow Glacier National Park's social media channels for the most recent videos.
Last updated: May 27, 2026