Outdoor news

Native plants

Local native plant expert Bill McClaren will present a free lecture on planting and caring for native plant gardens at the Flathead Valley Community College Arboretum behind Blake Hall on June 5 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Evans at 756-3963.

Naturalist course

The Glacier Institute will host a Montana Master Naturalist Certification Course from July 6-11 in Glacier National Park with experienced naturalists Brian Williams, from the Montana Natural History Center, and Greg Peters, from the University of Montana’s Biology and Botany Department. The course will take place at the Glacier Institute Field Camp Cost is $675, including lodging, meals, education, transportation and certification. For more information, call 406-755-1211 or visit online at www.glacierinstitute.org.