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 is holding the 23rd Annual Science and History Day this year in Waterton! Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 9:30am-3:30 pm at the Waterton Community Centre in Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada. We'll hear from a variety of presenters on fascinating science and history topics relevant to the Peace Park. This event is free and open to the public.

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.

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.

Upcoming Brown Bags:

• August 13th, 2026 from 12-1pm (West Glacier Community Building) "From rare butterflies to plant-pollinator networks in Glacier National Park" with Dr. Meredith Zettlemoyer and Dean Sheldon from the University of Montana.
• August 27th, 2026 from 12-1pm (West Glacier Community Building) "Floral forensics and other bumblebee findings in Glacier National Park and beyond" with Dr. Tabitha Graves, U.S. Geological Survey

See Glacier's online event calendar for updated information.

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 2026 Noxious Weed Blitz happened in July. For information about future events, email us here.

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.