Dates:
Meeting Date/Time/Location:
June 14th / 8AM / TBD
Hike In Date: June 14th
Hike Out Date: June 18th
Ranger District:
Spotted Bear Ranger District
Trailhead:
Meadow Creek
Campsite:
Black Bear Cabin
Miles to camp:
9 miles
Hiking Difficulty:
Moderate: A hike of about 9 miles to your basecamp along the South Fork Flathead River, with a small amount of elevation gain and loss.
Work Difficulty:
Moderate: Volunteers may hike up to 10 miles a day with a pack weighing up to 20 lbs.
Project Description
This is a trip for underrepresented and underserved community members, held in partnership with the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, Latino Outdoors, and Outdoor Asian.
Participants on this trip will assist with two science projects. The ecological research involves the collection of environmental DNA samples in the Bob Marshall Wilderness to understand the distribution of threatened aquatic species. In addition, participants will support work to understand how community science opportunities shape individual wilderness experiences and support wilderness stewardship. All participants will be asked to participate in an interview/survey following the trip.
This trip will take place from Friday, June 14th to Tuesday, June 18th leaving from Kalispell, Montana. During the trip, volunteers may hike up to 10 miles a day with a pack weighing up to 20 lbs. We will be camping for the duration of the trip, including two nights in a remote wilderness setting. Meals will be provided, and funds are available to offset the cost of travel (including airfare to/from western Montana). Travel to/from the trailhead will be provided.
In addition to ecological research, participants will support work to understand how community science opportunities shape individual wilderness experiences and support wilderness stewardship. All participants will be asked to participate in an interview/survey following the trip.
No camping or scientific experience is necessary for this trip, although we do recommend that volunteers have some experience hiking. Camping and hiking gear are available to borrow, although you will need to supply your own hiking boots.
We have limited space and funding to support this opportunity, so an application process is required. This form will help us to understand more about you, and your interest in this trip. The application will close on Friday, April 19th. Applications will be reviewed and we will contact you by Monday, April 29th.
To learn more about this opportunity, please join us for an informational meeting via Zoom on Monday, April 8th at 5:30 pm Pacific/8:30 pm Eastern. To register for the informational meeting or to contact us with questions, please email erynn@bmwf.org.
We have limited spaces and funding to support this opportunity, so an application process is required. This form will help us to understand more about you and your interest in this trip. The application will close on Friday, April 19th. Applications will be reviewed and we will contact you by Monday, April 29th.