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SUMMARY:Western screech-owl nest box building party!
DESCRIPTION:Nan Christianson recently proposed a great idea backed up with a kind offer. She has a “good-sized” shop and necessary tools to make owl boxes as part Montana Audubon’s effort\, detailed here: https://mtaudubon.org/2026/02/10/50-for-50-help-us-build-50-screech-owl-boxes-in-honor-of-our-50th-anniversary/\n\n\nAs the owls’ nesting season is just beginning\, we’ll meet SOON: SATURDAY\, MARCH 7TH\, NOON AT NAN’S HOUSE\, HAMILTON.\n\nWe need to:\n\n\nsign up: Contact Nan (406) 369-0793 or Larry (208) 471-8297 right away so we can get the ball rolling.\ngather materials\n\ntools (Nan has most of the basics)\nmaterials\n\nleft-over asphalt shingles to attach to each roof to extend the life of the box\n1″ X 10″ boards. Cedar is most long-lasting\, but pine can be stained to last longer\ndonations of wood\, fasteners\, etc.\n\n\n3″ diameter drill bit\nWe may have members with wood shops and scrap (but useable) wood\nWe are budgetting $20/box and accepting sponsorships!\nIf you would like a box for you property\, bring $20 to cover expenses (should we need to buy materials)\n\n\nbuild boxes\nplace boxes in appropriate habitat\n\nIf we have our ducks (in this case owls) in a row ahead of the box building party\, we could probably make several boxes in 1-2 hours\, maybe with enough time to install the first box on Nan’s beautiful property (near Hamilton).
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/western-screech-owl-nest-box-building-party/
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SUMMARY:Birding ABC and Red Rock Family Farms
DESCRIPTION:Birding ABC and Red Rock Family Farms \n3/11/26\, 8am to 11am \nCorbin Grimes \nJoin Corbin Grimes for a one mile walk through two private properties just south of Hamilton; ABC and Red Rock Farms. They focus on sustainably producing local produce\, eggs\, chicken\, and beef. ABC even has a stunning tropical greenhouse! Both have stores offering the fruits of their labors. The properties also have wildlife that thrive alongside organic farming practices. Walk along the ABC portion of the Bitterroot River and the Red Rock portion of the Big Ditch. \nContact: 406-360-3052 \n  \nABC Acres\nABC Acres is a permaculture farm located in Hamilton\, MT\, a few miles up Sleeping Child Road. Established in 2012\, ABC was founded with a focus on healthy lifestyle\, farm\, and land management. It covers an area of 80 acres that features great trails through native tree and plant sections\, a pond\, cottonwood forest\, Bitterroot riverfront\, and farm fields. \n\nThe farm is home to resident deer\, elk\, foxes\, coyotes\, and of course birds. Songbirds\, doves\, raptors\, woodpeckers\, and seasonal migrants all make use of ABC Acres’ habitats. A unique feature of the farm is its tropical botanical garden on property that grows bananas\, papayas\, citrus fruits\, etc. – an unexpected find in Montana.\n\nABC Acres offers a membership (which is NOT required for this walk) and allows full year access where visitors can go on guided tours\, livestock feedings\, nature walks\, workshops\, and enjoy the farm store that is stocked with farm-grown and raised foods along with do-it-yourself materials. The efforts of property owners Tim & Sarah have clearly allowed for a thriving Rocky Mountain valley ecosystem.\n\nRed Rock Farm\nRed Rock Farm is a family owned operation that started in 2020 and is located across the street from ABC Acres along Sleeping Child Road. Just like ABC Acres it also follows a regenerative farming practice and has a farm store open to all.\n\nThis walk will be much shorter than the ABC one and will mostly be along the Daly Ditch\, which provides great views over farm fields and prime raptor habitat. Red-tailed Hawks are expected\, and there is a possibility of Rough-legged Hawks\, eagles\, and others as we transition into the spring. The open farm fields and nearby foothills create wonderful hunting grounds for birds of prey.\n\nThrough sustainable farming practices and care for the land\, owners Shannon & Mike have helped create a landscape that supports both agriculture and wildlife.\n\nAt the very least\, you will have an opportunity to explore two beautiful private farms and with some luck\, we will see some birds too. See you there!
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/birding-abc-and-red-rock-family-farms/
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SUMMARY:Wild Wings Festival- Choteau
DESCRIPTION:  \nScan the QR code or go to this website for more information: https://www.wildwingschoteau.org/ \n 
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/wild-wings-festival-choteau/
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is brought to you by our friends to the north: Five Valleys Audubon Society.\n\nJoin Larry Weeks and Five Valleys Audubon for a beginning bird walk at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Meet the field trip leader at the Refuge Visitor’s Center. This field trip involves walking on level paved and unpaved paths.\n\nThe group will observe and identify birds on the Visitor Center Ponds\, Kenai Trail and in the Wildlife Viewing Area.\n\nThere are outdoor toilets at the Visitor’s Center and the Wildlife Viewing Area.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-bird-walk-at-lee-metcalf-national-wildlife-refuge-3/
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SUMMARY:Freezout Lake\, Choteau
DESCRIPTION:Freezout Lake\, Choteau \nMarch 29 to 31\, 2026\, Sunday AM to Tue PM \nAlex Kearney \nIf you’ve wanted to visit Freezout Lake to see its wonders\, which may include sky-darkening numbers of snow geese\, now is your chance. Alex Kearney has offered to lead a trip there at the very end of March. Freezout Lake is just south of Choteau\, about a 3.5 hours drive from Stevensville. Vast numbers of waterfowl rest and fuel up there on their northward migration each March\, and the most numerous among them are clouds of snow geese — if the timing is right. You will probably see about 30-45 species on the round-trip journey from the Bitterroot Valley. Alex has offered to research VRBOs in the area (there are several) that could accommodate 4+ people for the nights of March 29 and 30. Or\, participants may book two nights at the Stage Stop Inn. Also\, some may wish to tow their trailer to Freezout Lake where there are pit toilets and boondock camping is allowed. Alex’s job would be to help arrange car-pooling\, logistics\, and knowing when and where to go to see the best of what the area has to offer. This might include rising in the dark on both mornings to be at Freezout at dawn! But the itinerary will be flexible and Alex will probably communicate the general daily plan then you can opt in or out or meet up along the way. If you have questions call/text/email Alex. \nContact: 406-360-2345\, ackbluefish20@gmail.com
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/freezout-lake-choteau/
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