Jul 20 2011
Activities
North Fork Preservation Association Summer Events — 2011
Questions about the NFPA and their activities may be directed to nfpa@gravel.org.
Saturday, July 30. North Fork Preservation Association annual meeting at Sondreson Hall. Potluck at 5:00pm. Business meeting and elections at about 6:30 p.m. 7:30pm program features speaker Charlie Russell, author of Grizzly Heart, Grizzly Season and Spirit Bear. Russell rescued 3 grizzly cubs from cages in Russia, the first of many orphaned cubs he taught how to survive in the wild. All are welcome.
Saturday, August 13, 8:30 a.m. Trail maintenance on Tuchuck Ridge Trail. Meet at Tuchuck Campground at 8:30 a.m. Subject to change. Phone John at 888-5084 or Frank evenings at 752-2909.
Other Activities
These events are sponsored by the North Fork Landowners’ Association. See their web site for further details and listings of more activities.
Tuesday, July 26, River corridor weed roundup. Come join your fellow weed wranglers going from the border to Ford Station starting at 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Weed Committee and is open to the community.
Friday, July 29, Hike to Coal Ridge Lookout. Come join the fun on a hike to Coal Ridge Lookout. This is a moderate 8 mile round trip hike. Meet at the intersection of Hay Creek and North Fork roads at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 11, Come join hosts Carl and Linda Pittman for a float trip from West Glacier to Blankenship. Meet at the Pittman’s at 10 a.m. This is a more challenging float, Class II with one Class III. We recommend that you talk with the Pittmans if you’re a beginner. Don’t forget your watercraft and life jacket. If you need a place in a raft, stop by the Merc and sign up. This event is open to the community.
Thursday, August 18, Hike to Upper Quartz Lake. Come join the fun on a hike to Upper Quartz Lake in Glacier National Park. This is a moderate 8 mile round trip hike. Meet at the Polebridge Ranger Station at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, August 19, River corridor weed roundup. Come join your fellow weed wranglers going from Ford Station to Polebridge starting at (TBA). This event is sponsored by the Weed Committee and is open to the community.
