Glacier Institute
 Glacier Institute logo | |
| Formation | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) Non-profit corporation |
| Purpose | Education |
| Location | |
Region served | Flathead Valley |
Executive Director | Anthony Nelson |
| Website | glacierinstitute.org |
The Glacier Institute (established in 1983) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Columbia Falls, Montana. According to the U.S. National Park Service, the Glacier Institute provides field-based learning experiences to the public, and serves as an official partner to the Glacier National Park, specializing in field seminars.[1] The Glacier Institute also conducts fund-raising activities for its youth programs, which take place at its Big Creek Outdoor Education Center.[1] The institute has been featured in a book Study Science at the Glacier Institute written by Bruce Larkin.[2] Glacier Institute has two campuses: its "Glacier Park Field Camp," located inside the West Glacier entrance of Glacier National Park, and its "Big Creek Outdoor Education Center," located in the Flathead National Forest.[3]
Along with partnering with Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park, the Glacier Institute is also a long-time partner with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department, and Flathead Valley Community College.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Glacier National Park - The Glacier Institute (U.S. National Park Service)
- ^ Larkin, Bruce. (2007) Study Science at the Glacier Institute Archived 2010-12-03 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Glacier Institute Campuses". Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ Lively Times - Glacier Institute offers "Cycling for Slides." Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine