Connecting Tree History to Fire History
Spirit of Peace 506 Toole Ave., Missoula, United StatesJoin the Shining Mountains Chapter to learn how scientists use growth rings in trees to learn about the fire history of a region.
The Shining Mountains Chapter supports Wild Montana’s mission by providing community outreach and education that inspire people in Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, and Powell Counties to protect wild public lands and waters in the western section of the state, including the Great Burn the Seeley-Swan Valley, the Bitterroots, and Sapphires.
Chapter members get together for pint nights at local breweries, gather in homes for a monthly wilderness book club, plant beargrass to restore overused trails, and show up at public meetings to make sure agencies and politicians know that Montanans want to keep Montana wild.
Join the Shining Mountains Chapter to learn how scientists use growth rings in trees to learn about the fire history of a region.
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NEAREST TOWN: SEELEY LAKE | DIFFICULTY: EASY
Join us for a family-friendly walk along the Clearwater River. We'll watch for elk sign and river otters. We'll follow the river for about 2 miles then take a shorter route back to the stating point. The route has very little elevation change making it ideal for an easy spring jaunt. After our Walk, we'll take a short drive to the confluence of the Clearwater and Big Blackfoot rivers. There you'll see how the Clearwater got its name as it joins the Big Blackfoot.
NEAREST TOWN: CLINTON | DIFFICULTY: EASY
Join us for a hands-on learning experience in the Sapphire Mountains along Rock Creek. We'll take a short walk to the creek’s riffles, where we'll use kick nets to reveal the underwater life of aquatic invertebrates. Participants will utilize the tools of the aquatic entomologist to see the critters that make this a blue ribbon trout stream. After collecting, observing, and releasing the critters back to their home water, we'll discuss what makes Rock Creek a climate refuge and how the surrounding wilderness areas foster connectivity on land and by water.
NEAREST TOWN: MISSOULA | DIFFICULTY: EASY
In the springtime, Mount Jumbo is a beloved destination of Missoulians for good reason. Sun-kissed aspects burst with arrowleaf balsamroot and the lupine stand just as tall as their colors are vibrant. Join us for a moderate loop hike where we'll pause to take in the beauty of spring's wildflowers and teach you what's what.
The difficulty ratings below are our best attempt to categorize the expected challenge level of a hike. Of course, every individual’s ability and energy levels are unique. Please be conservative when self-selecting an appropriate outing. If you need more information about the challenge associated with a walk to make an informed decision, contact Sonny at smazzullo@wildmontana.org, and he will work with you.
Easy
3 miles or less; mostly level ground or only slight incline
Moderate
4–6 miles and/or 500’–1,000′ of elevation gain
Strenuous
7–10 miles and/or 1,000’–2,000′ elevation gain
Extremely Strenuous
10+ miles and/or > 2,000′ elevation gain
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