Outdoor news

Snowy owls

The Glacier Institute will host a lecture on the natural history of snowy owls by Denver Holt, founder of the Owl Research Institute in the Mission Valley, at the Conrad Mansion on Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. His presentation and slide show will discuss 21 years of research in Alaska and Montana. A $10 suggested donation will go toward the missions of both organizations. Seating is limited, so RSVPs are required by calling the Glacier Institute at 755-1211 or the Conrad Mansion at 755-2166. For more information, visit online at www.glacierinstitute.org.

Wilderness talks

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation’s 2013 Wilderness Speakers Series will present talks about wilderness stewardship, conservation and recreation. Local author Matt Holloway will talk about “The Wild and the Not-Wild: A Discussion of Wilderness in Today’s Mind” on March 14, and former Glacier National Park ranger Charlie Logan will talk about “Recollections of a Rocky Mountain Ranger” on April 11. The talks will be held in Flathead Valley Community College’s Arts and Technology Building from 6:30 to 8 p.m.