KALISPELL — A pair of Flathead Valley state parks are hosting events in early November.

Flathead Lake State Park is hosting a volunteer clean-up day at the Wayfarers Unit in Bigfork on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. With the camping season wrapping up, park staff are cleaning up after a busy summer. This is an opportunity for community members to participate in a stewardship project and provide feedback on what kind of projects the park should host next year. Snacks and a possible lunch will be provided depending on number of participants. Call 406-837-3041 or email kalle.fox@mt.gov to register.

Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell is hosting an interactive family program on Nov. 9 focused on animals in wintertime. The program will be from 10-11 a.m. at the visitor center. This interactive program, ideal for elementary-aged children and their families, reveals the unique ways animals cope with freezing temperatures and snow. From true hibernators like ground squirrels and bats to animals like bears that enter torpor and others, such as snowshoe hares and foxes, that stay active, participants will explore the hidden world of winter wildlife. Registration is required. For more information or to secure your spot, call 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

Learn more about Montana's state parks at https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks.