Local voices of science and conservation will speak on northwest Montana’s flora, fauna, and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher on April 10th from 5 to 7 pm in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This event is free and open to the public.

The Science Quencher is a fun local gathering that explores intriguing topics; the presenters are passionate about their work and love sharing with the audience. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres served from 5 pm to 5:30 pm will be followed by two 10-15 minute “lightning round” talks and a short film showing, with question / discussion periods after each segment. Come learn something new and join the conversation!

5:00 – 5:30 PM Social Hour
5:30 – 7:00 PM “Lightning Round” talks & short film from:

Dr. Jared Grummer
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Flathead Lake Biological Station, University of Montana
“Westslope cutthroat-rainbow trout hybridization since 2010 in the Swan River drainage”

Dawn LaFleur
Vegetation Program Manager, Glacier National Park
“Restoring Whitebark Pine in Glacier”

Chris Peterson
Editor, Hungry Horse News & Local Filmmaker
“Winter Song” – A documentary shot over 200 days across a three-year period, chronicles the “year in the life” of a fabulous short river in Northwest Montana