Community Education & Classes Friday, October 9, 2026 Free Free

Whitefish Lake Institute - Science Quencher

Local voices of science and conservation will speak on northwest Montana's wildlife and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute's Science Quencher on October 9th from 5 to 7 pm in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This event is free and open to the public. The Science Quencher is a fun local gathering that explores intriguing topics; the presenters are passionate about their work and love sharing with the audience. Complimentary appetizers served from 5 pm to 5:30 pm will be followed by four 10-15 minute "lightning round" talks with question / discussion periods after each segment. Come learn something new and join the conversation! 5:00 - 5:30 PM Social Hour 5:30 - 7:00 PM "Lightning Round" talks & discussion from: Dr. Max Glines Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies "Resilience in lake water quality and quantity at a global scale" Sam Bourret Fisheries Biologist, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks "From the past to the present: illegal fish introductions in Montana" Jess Garby Conservation and Education Coordinator, Flathead Audubon Society "Raptors on the Move: Jewel Basin Hawk Watch" Tanner Clegg Beaver Conflict Resolution Technician, National Wildlife Federation "Working with beavers to unlock habitat gains"

Local voices of science and conservation will speak on northwest Montana's wildlife and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute's Science Quencher on October 9th from 5 to 7 pm in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This event is free and open to the public.

The Science Quencher is a fun local gathering that explores intriguing topics; the presenters are passionate about their work and love sharing with the audience. Complimentary appetizers served from 5 pm to 5:30 pm will be followed by four 10-15 minute "lightning round" talks with question / discussion periods after each segment. Come learn something new and join the conversation!

5:00 - 5:30 PM Social Hour
5:30 - 7:00 PM "Lightning Round" talks & discussion from:

Dr. Max Glines
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
"Resilience in lake water quality and quantity at a global scale"

Sam Bourret
Fisheries Biologist, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
"From the past to the present: illegal fish introductions in Montana"

Jess Garby
Conservation and Education Coordinator, Flathead Audubon Society
"Raptors on the Move: Jewel Basin Hawk Watch"

Tanner Clegg
Beaver Conflict Resolution Technician, National Wildlife Federation
"Working with beavers to unlock habitat gains"
Whitefish Lake Institute - Science Quencher
Image via Flathead Beacon, Whitefish Chamber

Source · Flathead Beacon, Whitefish Chamber