Citizens For A Better Flathead Newsletter

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Volunteer for

Earth Day

Please call if you can volunteer your help for the event! 756-8993

Enjoy other events around the Flathead this month to celebrate Earth Day!

April 22nd: The Flathead Conservation District is screening Symphony of the Soil, a feature length film that explores the complexity and mystery of soil. Flathead Valley Community College, Arts and Technology building, room 139, at 6:30 PM. Visit http://flatheadcd.org/earth-day-screening-of-the-symphony-of-the-soil/ for more information.

April 23rd: Celebrate Earth Week with friends and a pint at the Crush, featuring a photographic retrospective by nationally renowned ceramist Stephen "Stevia" Braun. Braun combines technical virtuosity with a heavy dose of absurdity, wit, and a passion for the earth. This is Braun's first public presentation in his hometown of Whitefish. If you care about art, the planet or both, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sponsored by Glacier Climate Action.

April 27th and 28th: The Flathead River to Lake Initiative is seeking volunteers for a tree planting event as part of restoration efforts along the Flathead River. For more details or to volunteer please email or call Megan at: riversteward15@gmail.com or (406) 752-4242 x 109.

Mark your calendar and

plan to attend some of these great events

to celebrate Earth Day!

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Come to Depot Park in Whitefish on April 25th for a community celebration of Earth Day! This family-friendly event will feature entertainment from popular children's performer and educator Doc Wild, a solar-powered bounce house and 26-foot high climbing wall, local food trucks and vendors, music, and 30+ information and kid-friendly, hands-on, activity booths. Learn more about local organizations and agencies working to keep the Flathead special.

Schedule of events:

10:00	Doors open: Check out over 30 hands-on activity booths! Make sure to pick up your Earth Day punch card!
11:00	A Special Welcome from Jeff Mow, Glacier National Park Superintendent
11:15 -12:00	Doc Wild Entertains with Stories and more
12:00 - 2:00	Continue to explore the activity booths. Fill your punch-card guide and win a tasty treat. Live music by Jeff Arcel and others.
6:00 - 8:00	Return for an Earth Day Concert and Photo Show with the Crown of the Continent Choir at the O'Shaughnessy Center.

"Earth Day, in the Flathead, offers an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate what makes this region incredible. This event is a day of family-friendly fun and a connection to local sustainability resources. Learn what you can do to ensure that the Flathead - and all its wonders - remains for future generations to enjoy." said Matt Folz, with Xanterra Glacier National Park Lodges.

This zero-waste, fun for all ages, event is hosted by Citizens for a Better Flathead and Seasons of Change. Major sponsors include Xanterra Glacier National Park Lodges, Montana Coffee Traders, Valley Recycling, and Citizens for a Better Flathead. Thanks also to sponsors, The Good Seed Company and Glacier Climate Action .

Hope to see you there!

Thanks,
Citizens for a Better Flathead

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