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LEARN AND CONNECT

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Hit the Trail

Earth Day Bash

April
26 & 27

Join for one or all of our FREE Earth Day celebrations on the Whitefish Trail!

History of the WT Walk

Stargazing Party 

Orienteering Day

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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!

Check back soon to see our 2025 dates for group runs and group rides!

ALL EVENTS

April 2025
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K9 Safety Trap Release Workshop
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6:00 PM
Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Kalispell
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10:00 AM
History of the Whitefish Trail Walk
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11:00 AM
Orienteering Day
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6:00 PM
Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Whitefish
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Day (7/31)
Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Day (8/31)
Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Day (10/31)
Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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Hit The Trail Challenge • 2025
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  • Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Kalispell
    Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Kalispell
    Thu, Apr 17
    Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Office
    Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Office, 490 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
    Learn from a Bear Management Specialist all about Grizzly Bear management and recreating safely in bear country and have time to ask questions. 
  • History of the Whitefish Trail Walk
    History of the Whitefish Trail Walk
    Sat, Apr 26
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Apr 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    An incredible opportunity to hike with Whitefish Trail founders and explore the history of our wonderful trail system!
  • Stargazing on the Trail
    Stargazing on the Trail
    Sat, Apr 26
    Holbrook Trailhead
    Apr 26, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Holbrook Trailhead, 2930 Big Mountain Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us for a star gazing party!
  • Orienteering Day
    Orienteering Day
    Sun, Apr 27
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Apr 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join WLP and Grizzly Orienteering for a free event where you will be introduced to the sport of orienteering! No prior experience is required. Experienced orienteers are also very welcome!
  • Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Whitefish
    Bear Aware Presentation with Montana FWP- Whitefish
    Tue, Apr 29
    Grouse Mountain Lodge
    Apr 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Grouse Mountain Lodge , 2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Learn from a Bear Management Specialist all about Grizzly Bear management and recreating safely in bear country and have time to ask questions. 
  • 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 the best time on the Whitefish Trail with wildflowers, bird song, and sunshine after a long winter. Improve your health and wellness while supporting the Whitefish Trail by logging your miles!
  • Spring Bear Aware Walk
    Spring Bear Aware Walk
    Thu, May 01
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    May 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us on the trail to increase your awareness and confidence traveling in bear country.
  • Spring Wild Mushroom Hunt
    Spring Wild Mushroom Hunt
    Tue, May 06
    Swift Creek Trailhead
    May 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Swift Creek Trailhead, 320 Delrey Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us on a hunt for wild mushrooms!
  • 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!
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