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Reminder: Artist Wilderness Connection applications are open now through January 10th! This collaborative wilderness-based artist residency is a unique opportunity for artists of all kinds to immerse themselves in one of the wildest places left in the lower-48. All disciplines, media and styles are invited to apply.
Each summer, two artists are selected to spend 1-2 weeks in a remote Forest Service administrative cabin in the Great Bear or Bob Marshall Wildernesses. Learn much more and see how to apply at bmwf.org/awc β°πΌ
AWC is a partnership between the Flathead National Forest, @hockadaymuseum, Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, and @swanvalley.connections.
#lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #artistresidency #montana
Reminder: We have a SALE in the Bob Shop – today only! For Small Business Saturday, enter code BOB10 to get 10% off your gifts for your friends and family who love the Bob. Go ahead and get something for yourself too – it's for a good cause!
So many small businesses go above and beyond to give back to their communities, including supporting non-profits like ours. Please remember to shop small this holiday season to say thank you!
#smallbusinesssaturday #lovethebob #shopsmall #bobmarshallwilderness
Today on Native American Heritage Day, we honor the history and contributions of the original stewards of this landscape – the Blackfeet and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Long before it was designated Wilderness, these lands retained their unspoiled character thanks to the active stewardship of these communities. We hope to continue listening to and learning from our local tribes to help us become better stewards of this wild place.
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A very happy Thanksgiving, from our team to yours! Today and every day, we're thankful for this place – the big, wild, stunning Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, that gives us so many chances for adventure, challenge, solitude, and connection with nature and each other. And for all of you, who give your time, energy, and dollars to keep this place special for generations to come.
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As we get ready to feast with our families and friends this weekend, we're looking back on some of the delicious meals we were lucky enough to share with you this summer. Thank you to all of you who broke bread with us in the Bob this summer. Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving! π«Άπ
Our Bob Shop Holiday Gift Guide is BACK! As you start your holiday shopping, we hope you'll remember the Bob Shop to find great gifts for a great cause. Apparel, hats, art, books, maps, and more – we have something for everyone in your life who loves the Bob!
PLUS, for Small Business Saturday this weekend, we're offering 10% off everything in our store! Use code BOB10 this Saturday, November 30th. And please remember to shop small and support all of the local businesses who give back to their communities this holiday season β€
π Shop now at bmwf.org/shop
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Don't forget that for the rest of November 10% of every in-store sale of @uptownhearth Nucleus Coffee Blend will support our work in the Bob! β
Need a gift idea or something to share with friends and family at your holiday gatherings? Swing in and grab some Nucleus Blend, some delicious treats, and thank the fine folks at Uptown Hearth for making a difference and supporting the community!
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Crew Leader applications are open now!! If you're passionate about connecting people with the outdoors and want to have an unforgettable summer in the Bob, check out our open positions now at bmwf.org/jobs π€ππβ€οΈ
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Business Partner shoutout!π£ We love our friends at @sacredwatersbrewing. Throughout the year, they do SO MUCH to support our work.
Not only does 10 cents of each delicious The Bob IPA go towards our work – they also welcome us in the tap room on a regular basis to host speaker events, call bingo, celebrate our volunteers, and benefit our work with pint nights. Plus, they donate all of the beer we serve at The BobFest to help us raise more funds! Truly some of the most generous and best community partners we could ask for.
Reminder that TONIGHT we will be there to host a bunch of rounds of BINGO! Come cheers to the Bob and win prizes for a good cause.
Our Business Partners are an essential part of keeping our work going year-round. See our current partners at bmwf.org/sponsors
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Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Lucky for us at the BMWF, we work in the world of volunteer stewardship, where kindness is imbedded in what we do, but don't take our word for it! Here are some examples where volunteers and staff go the extra mile to spread the kindness. What is your favorite way to spread kindness in the Wilderness? Let us know!
Next week! Join us at @sacredwatersbrewing for another rousing game of BINGO!!! On Tuesday, November 19th from 6-8 PM, win prizes and cheers to another great summer in the Bob – a dollar from each beer supports our mission of Active Wilderness Stewardship. Hope to see you there!
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Join us in wishing Executive Director Cliff Kipp AND Education & Partnership Specialist Erynn Castellanos a HAPPY BIRTHDAY today! It is said that people born on November 12th (Including celebrities like Ryan Gosling, Neil Young and Megan Mullally) have a "distinctive aura that combines strength, emotional depth and an insatiable curiosity for knowledge" A great combo for these birthday twins! HBD πππ
Business Partner shoutoutπ£ We're excited to announce a new partner this year: Thirsty Lake Solar LLC! Owner Jeff Wongstrom has been volunteering with us for years now, and recently decided to go a step further to support our mission financially through his Bozeman-based solar electric business.
Why does Jeff and Thirsty Lake Solar support BMWF? "The wilderness has been salvation for me throughout my life, a spiritual place where I have repeatedly returned to put life into proper perspective and help me work with chronic mild depression and anxiety. My first trip in to the Bob was a three day loop from Bear Creek on the Middle Fork 30 years ago. Since then I have backpacked hundreds of miles in the Bob including several volunteer trail maintenance trips. It is now time for me to give back to the wilderness trails and places that have been so important to me through supporting the BMWF."
We're so grateful to Thirsty Lake Solar for giving back to the Bob, both with time and dedication to the trails and through our business partner program! Learn more about them at www.thirstylakesolar.com
Our Business Partners are an essential part of keeping our work going year-round. See our current partners at bmwf.org/sponsors
#lovethebob
Our latest edition of The Journal is up on our website! There are truly some gems in here β¨ Thanks so much to all of our volunteers, interns, and staff who contributed to helping us tell the story of our summer season.
If you didn't get one in your mailbox, check out our e-edition now: bmwf.org/newsletters
Shoutout to volunteer @amandaminatra for the gorgeous cover photo! π
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It's #NFFGranteesAreGreat week! The @nationalforests foundation supported numerous projects of ours this year, including this Community Science trip in partnership with @latinooutdoors and @outdoorasian.
Participants on this trip assisted with two different types of science projects. First, they hiked to different sites within the South Fork of the Flathead watershed collecting eDNA samples from streams to gather data on the distribution of threatened aquatic species. Second, they participated in a post-trip interview to support research on how community science opportunities shape individual wilderness experiences.
This crew had some rough weather out there – mid-June in the mountains is no joke! They were troopers and still managed to have a lot of fun together along the way.
One of the participants shared: "My highlight was being able to backpack for the first time. I learned so much from Erynn and I was able to ask questions without feeling intimidated or feeling like I was asking dumb questions. Backpacking always seemed out of reach for me because I never felt like I had the technical expertise to be able to do this activity. But this experience showed me that I CAN and WANT to continue backpacking. I’m grateful for this experience and all the hard work that went into making this accessible to me. I hope others get the chance to experiment this wonderful, once in a lifetime opportunity." We love that πππ
Thanks so much to this crew for joining us in the Bob, and to the National Forest Foundation for helping us make it possible!
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πBig Announcement! πWe are stoked to share that for the month of November, 10% of every in-store sale of @uptownhearth Nucleus Coffee Blend will support the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation! Uptown Hearth is a café, coffee shop, and coworking space located in the heart of the bustling Nucleus district in downtown Columbia Falls. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with artisan treats and delicious food crafted with the finest local ingredients, and expertly brewed coffee made from locally roasted beans. Enjoy delicious coffee while making a difference in our community. Spread the word and join them in brewing change! β#lovethebob
Artist Wilderness Connection applications are open now! This collaborative, wilderness-based artist residency is a unique opportunity for artists of all kinds to immerse themselves in one of the wildest places left in the lower-48. All disciplines, media and styles are invited to apply!
Each summer, two artists are selected to spend 1-2 weeks in a remote Forest Service administrative cabin in the Great Bear or Bob Marshall Wildernesses. Learn much more and see how to apply at bmwf.org/awc β°πΌ
AWC is a partnership between the Flathead National Forest, @hockadaymuseum, Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, and @swanvalley.connections.
#lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #greatbearwilderness #artistresidency #montana
WOW!! We are still beyond blown away by all the love and support at our second-annual BobFest. We had such a great night full of fun and friends of the Bob. So many folks contribute to making this event a success that we just can’t than enough. The always wonderful @montana.craft.kitchen who catered the amazing meal, @ceresbakerymt and @mtcoffeetraders who supplied the desert and coffee. @sacredwatersbrewing π» made sure we had plenty of beer on hand and the @thepackstrings kept the party vibes going with some awesome tunes. All of our table sponsors, business partners and everyone who donated an item to our auctions and raffle, we couldn’t have done it without you! And to all of you who bought tickets, placed your bids, raised your paddles and helped us keep our work going by showing up - a huge THANK YOU! We love the Bob and we are so glad you do to! π₯°#lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness
It's #NationalMuleDay! A little ode to some of our favorite volunteers in the Bob. (No offense to our human volunteers – we love you guys too!) β€οΈπ«β€οΈ
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TOMORROW! Join us for a rip roarin' good time celebrating this spectacular wild place at The BobFest π₯π₯³π»πΆπ»π«
Online ticket sales will close Friday, October 25th at 3PM before doors open at 6PM. Last year we sold out at the door, so make sure to grab yours early to save your spot! πbmwf.org/bobfest
Whether you can join us in person or from afar, make sure to check out our online Silent Auction that's open for bidding now! Outdoor gear, wild adventures, handcrafted goods and art – so much good stuff to bid on at bmwf.org/bobfest π€©
SEE YOU THERE!! #lovethebob