Events

The CCRLC coordinates media, publications, and outreach events to share 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. 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 invites the public to join its 22nd Annual Science and History Day in two separate events this September. Admission to both events is free, and all are welcome to attend this day of discovery, storytelling, and shared stewardship. Find the full agenda here.

Event Details: Glacier Science & History Day in West Glacier, MT

• Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Location: West Glacier Community Building
• Time: 9:30am-3:30 pm (1hr lunch break – bring a sack lunch)
• Audience: Public welcome, no registration requires
• Special notice: Construction and paving activities may disrupt typical parking access. Attendees should watch for signage and flaggers for direction to alternate parking.

Event Details: Waterton Lakes Science and History Day in Waterton Lakes, Canada

• Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
• Location: Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre - 404 Cameron Falls Drive
• Time: 9:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (1hr lunch break)
• Audience: Public welcome, seating and accessible areas available

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 2025 Hawk Watch Open House is scheduled for October 4 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!
The 2025 Weed Blitz is at capacity! For more information, 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.