KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting educational programs at Lone Pine State Park in October.
Lone Pine State Park is dedicated to providing a variety of recreational opportunities and educational programs for the community throughout the year. The park offers activities for all ages, from hiking and bird watching to educational classes and special events.
Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell and offers views of the valley, 7.5 miles of trails, and an interpretive center with information on living in a wildlife-urban interface. Additional amenities include a picnic shelter and a community room, which are both available to rent, as well as a horseshoe pit, and an archery range. The nonresident vehicle entry fee of $8 applies.
For more information about our park, visit our website at https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine. For more information on events and programs, visit the park's Facebook or Instagram pages. Lone Pine State Park is open year-round and the visitor center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m.
Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of bats, the ultimate nighttime navigators. Learn more about this mysterious flying mammal, how their specialized adaptations help them thrive around the world, and how they’re key players in our ecosystem. Space is limited, so register today by calling 406-755-2706 ext. 0.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10-11 a.m.
Learn about nature’s most important clean-up crew, the decomposers. Though they may seem icky, these recyclers are crucial to the health of our forests. Without them, dead matter would pile up, suffocating the life cycle. Explore how decomposers break down plants and animals, nourishing the soil and keeping ecosystems balanced. Space is limited, so register today by calling 406-755-2706 ext. 0.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10–11 a.m.
Join us to learn about the spiders of northwestern Montana. These expert hunters control insect populations and play an integral part in keeping our environment healthy. As part of this program, you’ll also get crafty — build your own simple spider web and discover how these eight-legged engineers use their webs to capture their prey. Space is limited, so register today by calling 406-755-2706 ext. 0.
Sunday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-2:30 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to meet our resident bull snake, Camo, up close and personal. Join us for Sundays with Camo and learn about the incredible world of snakes and their crucial role in maintaining balance in our ecosystems. You’ll also get to witness Camo’s weekly feeding, an opportunity to confront your fears and discover why snakes, though often misunderstood, are indispensable to nature. No registration is needed—just drop in!
Learn more about Montana’s state parks at https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks.