Upcoming events.

2024 Paddling Film Fest
Apr
25

2024 Paddling Film Fest

Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy co-present the 19th annual Paddling Film Festival at O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish, MT on Thursday, April 25th 7:00-9:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

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Bingo & Beer Benefit Pint Night
May
7

Bingo & Beer Benefit Pint Night

Join us for some fancy BINGO! Each round offers everyone a chance to win. May 7th Sacred Waters Brewing Co. is hosting Flathead Rivers Alliance and will donate $1 for each pint sold between 6 and 8pm. Join us for a good time and celebrate rivers!

Thanks to partners and local businesses we’ll be awarding door prizes ranging from rentals to outdoor gear bundles too!

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2024 Rafting for Refuse
Jun
15

2024 Rafting for Refuse

Celebrate Glacier Guides & Montana Raft’s 27th Anniversary of R4R with trash clean up and post float event! Rafting for Refuse requires a $10 donation that will go to Leave No Trace- Center for Outdoor Ethics.

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2024 River Weed Rodeo
Jun
21

2024 River Weed Rodeo

During River Weed Rodeo private volunteers combine with commercial rafting outfitters, government organizations, non-profits and local businesses to hand pull weeds along the beautiful Middle Fork of the Flathead river corridor.

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2024 Flathead Waters Cleanup
Aug
10

2024 Flathead Waters Cleanup

Flathead Waters Cleanup is an annual Flathead Basin wide event bringing together agencies, organizations, and community members in an all-day volunteer event to clean-up trash and celebrate the region’s incredible waterways. Flathead Rivers Alliance is responsible for coordinating volunteers on the three forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River.

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2024 Earth Day Flathead River Cleanup
Apr
21

2024 Earth Day Flathead River Cleanup

Flathead Rivers Alliance and Wild Montana’s Flathead-Kootenai Chapter are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day. Join us on Sunday, April 21, 2024 to clean up several fishing access sites along the Flathead Wild & Scenic River. Pre-registration required.

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2024 FRA River Ambassador Volunteer Training
Apr
18

2024 FRA River Ambassador Volunteer Training

  • Glacier Outdoor Center- Ridgetop Retreat (Ground Level) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) is ramping up for the 2024 river season and recruiting 30-40 volunteer team members! Are you passionate about the river system that inspired a national protected Wild and Scenic River system? We’re expanding our River Ambassador program – join us to make a difference and give back to the river you love!

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2024 FRA River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Training (Floating Volunteers)
Apr
16

2024 FRA River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Training (Floating Volunteers)

  • Glacier Outdoor Center- Ridgetop Retreat (Ground Level) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) is ramping up for the 2024 river season and recruiting 20+ volunteer team members! Are you passionate about the river system that inspired a national protected Wild and Scenic River system? We’re expanding our River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist program – join us to make a difference and give back to the river you love!

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FRA Volunteer Program Teaser (optional)
Mar
21

FRA Volunteer Program Teaser (optional)

This 30-minute Zoom session is optional and provides those interested in volunteering with Flathead Rivers Alliance an opportunity to ask questions related to our programs before committing to training(s). FRA staff will provide an overview of our organization and three signature volunteer programs (Water Quality Monitoring, River Ambassador-River Access, & River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Science- Floating).

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FRA Volunteer Program Teaser (optional)
Mar
20

FRA Volunteer Program Teaser (optional)

This 30-minute Zoom session is optional and provides those interested in volunteering with Flathead Rivers Alliance an opportunity to ask questions related to our programs before committing to training(s). FRA staff will provide an overview of our organization and three signature volunteer programs (Water Quality Monitoring, River Ambassador-River Access, & River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Science- Floating).

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Flow to Snow Event
Sep
23

Flow to Snow Event

This Public Lands Day Flathead Rivers Alliance, Montana Kayak Academy, Friends of the Avalanche Center and Logan Health invites the public to join their river and winter gear swap and celebration Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 2023 2PM-7PM at Marantette Park (133 13th St. E., Columbia Falls). Enjoy an afternoon of gear swap, live music by Radio Ranch, food trucks, beer and community. Anyone can bring and sell river and winter related equipment, new and used during one-day event. Additional special guests Gateway to Glacier Trails and Flathead National Forest will be on hand with pop-up information booths. Come toast to the float season, kick-off snow season and celebrate the region’s incredible waterways and public lands!

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Flathead Waters Cleanup
Aug
12

Flathead Waters Cleanup

Flathead Waters Cleanup is a Flathead Basin wide event bringing together agencies, organizations, and community members in an all-day volunteer event to clean-up trash and celebrate the region’s incredible waterways. Flathead Rivers Alliance is responsible for coordinating volunteers on the three forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River.

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Great Fish Fun Run & Community Celebration
Aug
10
to Sep 15

Great Fish Fun Run & Community Celebration

Flathead Rivers Alliance is participating for the 1st time in the Whitefish Community Foundation's Great Fish Community Challenge Aug. 10th-Sept. 15th! You can support us in the 2023 Great Fish Community Challenge during the valley-wide giving campaign that supports the work of 78 local non-profit organizations making an impact in our community.

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Great Fish Community Challenge
Aug
10
to Aug 15

Great Fish Community Challenge

When you donate to Flathead Rivers Alliance in the Great Fish Community Challenge, you’re boosting our community, stewardship and education initiatives, safeguarding the future of the Flathead River System.

We need your help to continue initiatives on the Flathead Wild & Scenic River, the river system that inspired the National Wild & Scenic River System! Donate now at whitefishcommunityfoundation.org

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Citizen Science- Water Quality Monitoring Training
Jul
31

Citizen Science- Water Quality Monitoring Training

Flathead Rivers Alliance seeks volunteers to help with water quality monitoring efforts on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River. We all seek a better understanding of impacts that an increase in river users, population, and changing climate trends will have on the river corridor.

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Columbia Falls Community Market Featured Non-Profit
Jul
27

Columbia Falls Community Market Featured Non-Profit

  • 830 1st Avenue West Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Flathead Rivers Alliance Thursday, July 27th at the Columbia Falls Community Market to celebrate the Flathead Wild & Scenic River and community! We will be the spotlighted non-profit and look forward to sharing information about the river system, tips on river recreation, and opportunities for the public to join us on the river.

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2023 River Weed Rodeo
Jun
23

2023 River Weed Rodeo

During River Weed Rodeo private volunteers combine with commercial rafting outfitters, government organizations, non-profits and local businesses to hand pull weeds along the beautiful Middle Fork of the Flathead river corridor.

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Rafting for Refuse
Jun
17

Rafting for Refuse

Celebrate Glacier Guides & Montana Raft’s 26th Anniversary of R4R with trash clean up and post float event! Rafting for Refuse requires a $10 donation that will go to Leave No Trace- Center for Outdoor Ethics.

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Paddling Film Fest
May
14

Paddling Film Fest

Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy co-present the 18th annual Paddling Film Festival at O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish, MT on Sunday, May 14th 7:00-9:00 PM.

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2023 Family Forestry Expo
May
13

2023 Family Forestry Expo

The Family Forestry Expo is a family-friendly event that offers hands-on exposure to the role forests play in our everyday lives. The yearly event takes place through the dedicated involvement of over 30 diverse organizations such as local service clubs, forest industry, government natural resource agencies, conservation groups, professional societies, local businesses, many interested individuals and numerous local donations.

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Bingo & Beer Benefit Pint Night
May
9

Bingo & Beer Benefit Pint Night

Join us for some fancy BINGO! Each round offers everyone a chance to win. May 9th Sacred Waters Brewing Co. is hosting Flathead Rivers Alliance and will donate $1 for each pint sold between 6 and 8pm. Join us for a good time and celebrate rivers!

Thanks to partners and local businesses we’ll be awarding door prizes ranging from rentals to outdoor gear bundles too!

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Tipsy Tying @Stonefly Lounge FRA Benefit Night
Apr
29

Tipsy Tying @Stonefly Lounge FRA Benefit Night

Tipsy Tying hosts an evening at Stonefly Lounge April 29th! Evening includes great venue, local spirits and brews, special guest Hilary Hutcheson, live broadcast and music from Dan Dubuque. Join the festivities in person or online to win prizes and help raise money for Flathead Rivers Alliance.

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FRA River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Training
Apr
27

FRA River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Training

  • Glacier Outdoor Center- Ridgetop Retreat (Ground Level) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) is ramping up for the 2023 river season and recruiting 20-30 volunteer team members! Are you passionate about the river system that inspired a national protected Wild and Scenic River system? We’re expanding our River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist program – join us to make a difference and give back to the river you love!

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Earth Day Flathead River Cleanup
Apr
22

Earth Day Flathead River Cleanup

Flathead Rivers Alliance and Wild Montana’s Flathead-Kootenai Chapter are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day. Join us on Saturday, April 22, to clean up several fishing access sites along the Flathead River. Pre-registration required.

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FRA River Ambassador Training
Apr
18

FRA River Ambassador Training

  • Glacier Outdoor Center- Ridgetop Retreat (Ground Level) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) is ramping up for the 2023 river season and recruiting 20-30 volunteer team members! Are you passionate about the river system that inspired a national protected Wild and Scenic River system? We’re expanding our River Ambassador program – join us to make a difference and give back to the river you love!

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Cocktail for a Cause
Feb
1
to Feb 28

Cocktail for a Cause

Lodge at Whitefish Lake is spotlighting Flathead Rivers Alliance for the month of February! Throughout February, $1 from every Chokecherry Old Fashioned sold will go to Flathead Rivers Alliance.

Chokecherry Old Fashioned | Featuring Glacier Distilling 105 proof Rye Whiskey Hand-selected Single Barrel for The Lodge, Chokecherry Liqueur, Sugar, Bitters

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POW Shop Talk: Drop with Hilary Hutcheson
Oct
29

POW Shop Talk: Drop with Hilary Hutcheson

Did you know DROP was filmed on the Flathead Wild & Scenic River System? Join us this coming Saturday, Oct 29th for the local FREE screening of the Patagonia film, DROP — it’s part of the Protect Our Winters Shop Talks series. Learn more about how climate change is impacting your backyard and how you can help protect the places and lifestyle you love with Protect Our Winters and Alliance member Hilary Hutcheson will at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

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Flathead Trails Fair
Oct
2

Flathead Trails Fair

The event will be held at Haskill Creek Farms, 1202 Voerman Rd, Whitefish, MT. The aim is to introduce the Flathead Trails Association and celebrate the launch of Flathead Trails Association. Meet 30+ non-profit and agency partners that make up the constellation of trail builders, fixers, and educators land and water-based, in the Flathead.

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2022 River Gear Swap
Sep
24

2022 River Gear Swap

  • 133 13th Street East Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy will hold their first annual end-of-season river gear swap and celebration. This is your chance to buy, sell and swap rafts, kayaks, SUPs, duckies, roof racks, overnight gear, and other river gear while supporting both nonprofit organizations. Come toast to a great float season!

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Flathead Waters Cleanup
Aug
13

Flathead Waters Cleanup

Flathead Waters Cleanup is a Flathead Basin wide event bringing together agencies, organizations, and community members in an all-day volunteer event to clean-up trash and celebrate the region’s incredible waterways. Flathead Rivers Alliance is responsible for coordinating volunteers on the three forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River.

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Rafting for Refuse
Jun
18

Rafting for Refuse

Celebrate Glacier Guides & Montana Raft’s 25th Anniversary of R4R with trash clean up and post float event! Rafting for Refuse requires a $10 donation that will go to Leave No Trace- Center for Outdoor Ethics.

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River Weed Rodeo
Jun
17

River Weed Rodeo

During River Weed Rodeo private volunteers combine with commercial rafting outfitters, government organizations, non-profits and local businesses to hand pull weeds along the beautiful Middle Fork of the Flathead river corridor.

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FRA River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Training Part I- Virtual Makeup Session
May
24

FRA River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Training Part I- Virtual Makeup Session

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) is ramping up for the 2022 river season and recruiting 20-30 volunteer team members! Are you passionate about the river system that inspired a national protected Wild and Scenic River system? We’re expanding our River Ambassador program and officially launching a River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist program – join us to make a difference and give back to the river you love!

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