Event Calendar
Science on Tap: New Event the First Thursday of the Month
Science on Tap
Flathead Lake Brewing Company Pubhouse
First Thursday of Each Month
6:30pm
Data and Donuts Seminar Series
Start Your Week with FLBS!
The FLBS Data & Donuts Seminar Series is offered every summer during a four-week beginning in June. The seminars are FREE to the public and offer students, interns and the public a chance to hear speakers give presentations that cover a wide variety of topics. The Data & Donuts Seminar Series will take place virtually and in-person every Monday from 10-11am beginning on Monday, June 17.
Monday, June 17: 10am-11am
Whisper Camel-Means, Wildlife Biologist, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department
Natural Resource Management on the Flathead Reservation: Success Stories, Challenges, and Perspectives
Monday, June 24: 10am-11am
Lawrence J. Weider, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Oklahoma
Using Resurrection Ecology to Study Environmental Change: Genes, Mud, and Water Fleas
Monday, July 1: 10am-11am
Cara Nelson, Professor of Restoration Ecology, University of Montana
Application of Emerging Ideas in Plant Ecology and Evolution to the Selection of Plant Materials for Ecological Restoration
Monday, July 8: 10-11am
Erin Sexton, Senior Scientist, Flathead Lake Biological Station and Rich Janssen, Director, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department
Stewarding Transboundary Waters: Mining Threats and Impacts in the Headwaters of the Columbia Watershed
FLBS 125th Anniversary Research Cruise: THURSDAY, JULY 11, 4-6pm
The Flathead Lake Biological Station invites you to a special FLBS125 Anniversary Initiative Research Cruise on Thursday, July 11, 4-6pm!
Climb aboard the Far West as Flathead Harbor at Lakeside and Far West Boat Tours for an afternoon cruise on Flathead Lake with FLBS researchers and interns to one of the Biological Station’s Flathead Lake monitoring sites. Enjoy food and beverages from the Harbor Grille while FLBS scientists and educators offer a conversational overview of Flathead Lake ecology, Flathead Watershed Monitoring Program, important FLBS research updates, FLBS education programs, and more!
Cost is $125/person. Proceeds benefit the FLBS research and monitoring.
Space is limited. Reservations are required. Ticket and registration information coming soon.
Please join us for an informative and relaxing afternoon as we take in breathtaking vistas and learn more about the pristine waters of our beloved Flathead Lake!
FLBS 125th Anniversary Open House: FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 11am - 4pm
Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to learn more about the Bio Station and our amazing Flathead Lake and watershed? The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) invites you to a free Open House from 11am to 4pm on Friday, August 2.
Help us celebrate our 125th Anniversary and come explore the FLBS campus, meet our team, and learn about our cutting-edge, world-renowned research and immersive education programs. This year’s Open House will feature presentations, boat trips on a 30' research vessel, the Jessie B., and a variety of immersive FLBS science exhibits.
These exhibits include hands-on learning activities for kids of all ages; information about Flathead Lake and its watershed; close-up encounters with stream, pond, and lake creatures; updates from experts on the front lines of aquatic invasive species prevention and mitigation; a sneak peek at cutting-edge drone and GIS mapping research; and more!
There is no cost to attend the Open House. Stay tuned to FLBS social media platforms and the FLBS website for updates. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and talk with FLBS scientists and educators about their work, all while enjoying an afternoon of sunshine and fun on the shores of Flathead Lake!