RCWG Past Newsletters

Here you can view all of our past newsletters.

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  • July 2023

    We describe seasonal observations of wildflowers, an update on spring runoff in Rattlesnake Creek, and opportunities for citizen science.

  • June 2023

    We highlight opportunities for Lower Rattlesnake Historical Tour Guides, recap the Nature Journaling Workshop, and highlight the seasonal observations of birds and flowers.

  • May 2023

    We offer seasonal observations of buttercups, the first wildflowers of the season, and information about spring runoff in Rattlesnake Creek

  • April 2023

    In our April newsletter we discuss the presence and adaptations of winter stoneflies and the history of the Rattlesnake Wilderness designation

  • March 2023

    In our March newsletter we offer seasonal observations about nuthatches and discuss best practices for de-icing sidewalks that are environmentally friendly to Rattlesnake Creek

  • February 2023

    In our February newsletter we offer seasonal observations on snow flies and dippers

  • January 2023

    In our January newsletter we offer seasonal observations on lichens and tell the story of the Greenough Park bear cage

  • December 2022

    In our December newsletter we offer seasonal observations, tell the story of the Poor Farm property, and discuss Mt. Jumbo and its Elk.

  • November 2022

    In our November newsletter, we share fall happenings and highlights from our fall festival and discuss the Bear Smart Community Resolution.

  • September 2022

    In our September newsletter, we discuss the dog days of summer, fishing closures, and extend an invite to our annual fall festival.

  • August 2022

    In our August newsletter, we share summer observations, discuss rock dams, and provide details about our annual fall festival.

  • July 2022

    In our July newsletter, we share solstice observations and discuss the book Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher and the Missoula Bear Smart Working Group.

  • June 2022

    In our June newsletter, we recap the Missoula Bear Fair and describe the Tom Green Memorial Park.

  • May 2022

    In our May newsletter, we discuss living with bears, our upcoming Bear Fair to celebrate Mother’s Day, and reflect on our Bugbee Workday from April.

  • April 2022

    In our April newsletter, we announce the winner of our buttercup contest, talk about the history of Bugbee, and report on changes to local trails. Please note some of the dates were mixed up, click here to see all amendments.

  • March 2022

    In our March newsletter, we announce our buttercup spotting contest, discuss the history of the Rattlesnake, and list upcoming events.

  • February 2022

    In this Valentine’s Day edition, we discuss winter happenings in the Rattlesnake, what’s to come for spring, and introduce our spring intern.

  • Image Credit: Paul Hendricks

    November 2021

    In our first newsletter, we discuss our mission, event news, and the best ways to get involved with the RCWG.