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LEARN AND CONNECT

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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EDUCATION MISSION

Whitefish Legacy Partner's Education Program offers people of all ages learning opportunities and social gatherings on the Whitefish Trail in order to foster a legacy of conservation and recreation.

Family & Education

Learn from local experts while exploring the Whitefish Trail! All of our events are free unless stated otherwise. 

2025 Upcoming Events

Past Events

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Get outside and meet community members with similar interests!

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ALL EVENTS

May 2025
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6:00 PM
Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Whitefish
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Day (1/31)
Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • Walk N Roll • 2025
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6:30 PM
Wildflower I.D. Walk ft. iNaturalist
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  • Thu, May 01
    The Whitefish Trail
    May 01, 2025, 12:00 AM – May 31, 2025, 11:59 PM
    The Whitefish Trail, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    May is a great time to get out on the Whitefish Trail. The wildflowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the sun is finally out. Get outside, improve your health, and help support the Whitefish Trail by logging your miles!
  • Hiking with Tots Bear Aware Walk
    Hiking with Tots Bear Aware Walk
    Wed, May 14
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    May 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us on the trail with your little ones to learn about bears and bear safety!
  • Spring Wild Mushroom Hunt
    Spring Wild Mushroom Hunt
    Sun, May 18
    Swift Creek Trailhead
    May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Swift Creek Trailhead, 320 Delrey Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us on a hunt for wild mushrooms!
  • Wildflower I.D. Walk
    Wildflower I.D. Walk
    Fri, May 30
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    May 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us to learn about the wildflowers of the Whitefish Trail!
  • Spring Botanical Watercolor Workshop
    Spring Botanical Watercolor Workshop
    Sat, May 31
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    *Paid Event* Stumptown Art Studio in collaboration with Whitefish Legacy Partners invites you to a plein air style watercolor workshop at Lion Mountain Trailhead.
  • Wildflower I.D. Walk ft. iNaturalist
    Wildflower I.D. Walk ft. iNaturalist
    Wed, Jun 04
    Smith Lake Trailhead
    Jun 04, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Smith Lake Trailhead, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    This botanical hike will introduce and explore some common Montana plants found in the Flathead, talk a bit about vegetation ecology, and introduce you to iNaturalist, a phone app (iPhone and Android) that documents plants and animals throughout the world.
  • Girls Bike & Swim
    Girls Bike & Swim
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 11
    The Whitefish Trail System
    Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDT
    The Whitefish Trail System, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Mountain Biking clinic for girls ages 11-14 - max of 10 participants per day
  • Forest Explorers CIT Program
    Forest Explorers CIT Program
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 16
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Volunteer and leadership development opportunity for ages 14-16!
  • Forest Explorers Week 1
    Forest Explorers Week 1
    Mon, Jun 16
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jun 19, 2025, 1:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead , Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Explore the Whitefish Trail on this 4-day summer camp!
  • Forest Explorers Week 2
    Forest Explorers Week 2
    Mon, Jun 30
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Jun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 03, 2025, 1:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead , Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Explore the Whitefish Trail on this 4-day summer camp!
  • Kids' Fairy Houses
    Kids' Fairy Houses
    Mon, Jul 07
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Jul 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Let's make fairy houses on the Whitefish Trail!
  • Kids' Clay Day
    Kids' Clay Day
    Tue, Jul 15
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Jul 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead , Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Let's create sculptures inspired by nature!
  • Girls on the Trail
    Girls on the Trail
    Mon, Jul 28
    Registration opens April 7th, 2025, at 7pm!
    Jul 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jul 31, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Registration opens April 7th, 2025, at 7pm!
    Explore the Whitefish Trail, learn new skills, and forge new friendships in this 4-day summer camp for girls ages 10-13!
  • Kids' Scavenger Hunt
    Kids' Scavenger Hunt
    Tue, Aug 05
    Location is TBD
    Aug 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Location is TBD
    There is so much to seek along the Whitefish Trail!
  • Forest Explorers Week 3
    Forest Explorers Week 3
    Mon, Aug 11
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Aug 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 14, 2025, 1:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead , Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Explore the Whitefish Trail on this 4-day summer camp!
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