Saving Snow – Film and Panel Discussion March 28
Flathead residents may be tired of snow today and ready for spring. But the trend of warmer winters is projected to accelerate, and that means the snow in our future depends on what we all do now. That will be the focus of a film screening and panel discussion on Wednesday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. (More...)
Save Our Glaciers Gala – Nov. 17 Family Dance Party
Emma Goldman once famously said, “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” As a leading political activist 100 years ago, Goldman’s fight was different than the energy revolution that’s happening today. But her point remains valid: Let’s all work together to protect the planet from climate chaos. But let’s (More...)
Press Release – Trump Decision to Abandon Paris Accord Puts Montana at Risk
Two grassroots climate advocacy groups in Montana strongly criticized President Trump’s decision today to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. “This does not make America great again,” said Jeffrey Smith, coordinator of 350Montana. “Quite the opposite. By abdicating American leadership on climate, Trump is undercutting clean energy jobs in Montana. He’s increasing the (More...)
Facing years in prison, Leonard Higgins will explain act of civil disobedience May 20 in Whitefish
Why would a soft-spoken grandfather trespass on private property, close the valve on an oil pipeline, report himself to authorities, and risk 10 years in a Montana prison? Leonard Higgins will answer that question at a community presentation on Saturday, May 20 in Whitefish, sponsored by Glacier Climate Action. The 7 p.m. program will be (More...)
People’s Climate Movement – Rally in Glacier on April 29
Join us April 29 on the lawn outside Lake McDonald Lodge at 11:30 a.m. to participate in a national day of solidarity to demand action on climate change. Glacier National Park is in the crosshairs of climate change. Global warming is accelerating, the glaciers are melting, and the future of our planet and the safety (More...)
Make a Difference! Apply to join the Whitefish Climate Action Plan Committee
YOU should consider applying for the new Whitefish Climate Action Plan Committee established on December 5 by the City Council. Please submit a letter of interest by December 23. This is a formal city committee that will submit recommendations to the City Council in 2017. The purpose of the Committee is to evaluate the City’s energy (More...)
Leonardo DiCaprio’s film, Before the Flood, comes to Whitefish Jan. 23
Save the Date: 01/23/2017: Climate Smart Glacier Country and National Parks Conservation Association will screen Leonardo Dicaprio’s film, Before the Flood, at the Whitefish O’Shaughnessy Theater on Monday, January 23, 7 p.m. Want to help organize or volunteer the day of the event? Contact Nancy – nwoodruffmt at gmail dot com. The film will be followed (More...)
Join a community conversation about our climate future and local solutions!
Where do we go from here? Join friends and neighbors at your local brewery to get involved in climate solutions! Public Meetup: Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. at Great Northern Brewery Mezzanine – Join other community members for a conversation about local community solutions. What does climate change mean for you? What solutions and success stories already (More...)
Community Barbecue with Energy Corps
You are invited to a community reception on Sunday, October 9, 1 p.m. at Whitefish City Beach to welcome Energy Corps public service members to Whitefish and Glacier National Park. The barbecue/potluck event will serve to introduce Rachel Sussman, who will be working for the City of Whitefish and the Whitefish School District beginning in (More...)
Solidarity with Standing Rock – Rally in support of clean water and clean energy
The Whitefish Rally in Solidarity with Standing Rock will feature Scott Brant from the Blackfeet-Nourish Project, who just returned from delivering food to the Standing Rock encampment in North Dakota. Richard Smith, a Whitefish architect and member of the Chippewa Tribe, also will speak. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. at the Depot Park (More...)