Events at two Great Falls area state parks will celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, including a sunset hike, and a celebration of nature.
Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls is hosting an Early Earth Day Nature Celebration on Sunday, April 21 from 12-3 p.m. in the main grassy area of the park. The free event will include stations for visitors to participate in crafts and games including do-it-yourself bird feeders, pipe cleaner flower potting, trash basketball games, and rake races. All supplies and instruction will be provided, and the event is intended to educate and entertain participants on sustainable practices for nature-based recreation. The events are best-suited for children with parental supervision.
This event is weather dependent and may be postponed or cancelled due to poor conditions. For more information or updates about the event, call the park at 406-727-1212, or check the parks Facebook page www.facebook.com/GiantSpringsStatePark
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park near Ulm will hold a ranger-guided sunset hike in the park on Monday, April 22. The three-mile, moderately difficult hike covering the history of the park begins at 6:30 p.m. at the visitor center and is expected to last two hours. A fee of $4 per hiker applies. Montana residents do not pay an entry fee to visit the park, but an $8 fee applies to non-resident vehicles.
For those that would like to hike independently in the park, the park gates will be open from 6-8:45 p.m. Bathrooms at the visitor center will be available, but the museum will be closed.
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is located 3.5 miles north of Ulm. For more information about this event contact the park at 406-866-2217 or follow the park on Facebook www.facebook.com/FirstPeoplesBuffaloJumpStatePark
