FVCC Nature Journal

Join Wade Fredenberg and John Fraley as they talk about fun aspects of fish, and a great place to take a kid fishing in Montana.

Join us today as fisheries biologist, Wade Fredenberg, talks about crazy fish names, what they mean, their origins, and the crazy fish that go with them.

Flathead Lake is perhaps the most beautiful and valuable natural lake in Montana, and maybe the entire west. Join us today as fisheries biologist, Kenny Breidinger, talks about managing this complex water body and its native fishery of bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout in light of complex challenges.

Join educator, Audubon Society conservationist, and performer, Denny

You can find Denny Olson with the Flathead Audubon Society at

https://flatheadaudubon.org/

You may not realize how important birds are to people and society. Join the famous educator, performer and bird mimic Denny Olson as we explore the world of some our most important bird species!

You can find Denny Olson with the Flathead Audubon Society at https://flatheadaudubon.org/

The Ponderosa Pine is Montana’s state tree. It is a magnificent conifer with long, well ordered needles. Recently hail damage and disease have challenged Ponderosa Pine in the Flathead area. Come along with FVCC’s Christina Relyea as we talk about a new project to find out more about this towering monarch.

Glacier National Park is emerging out of winter and into spring. The critters are waking up and a few trails are available for hiking. Join Glacier Park expert, Chis Peterson, editor of the Hungry Horse News, as we talk about springtime in our nearby gem of a national park.

They may be pretty, but Northern Flickers like nothing better than to pound a hole in your house! Come along on today’s podcast, as we learn all about this fascinating woodpecker, and explore some ways to discourage them from setting up shop on the side of your home.

Fish like Dolly Varden and Arctic Grayling face challenges in the dark cold environments north of the Arctic Circle. Join Alaska fisheries scientist, Kevin Fraley, as he takes us on a tour of these unique fisheries of the far north.

The Northwest Montana Lookout Association is an organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic fire lookouts. Come along on this episode of the Nature Journal for a fun tour and great views among the peaks with Board Member, Kjell Petersen. 

Northwest Montana Lookout Association website: https://www.nwmt-ffla.org/

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northwestmontanalookouts