Glacier Institute is a nonprofit outdoor education organization and the official education partner of Glacier National Park and the Flathead National Forest. Based in Columbia Falls, Montana, the Institute provides hands-on, field-based learning experiences that connect people of all ages to the natural world. Through guided hikes, nature-based field courses, youth camps, school programs, and custom educational adventures, Glacier Institute fosters a deeper understanding of Montana’s unique ecosystems, wildlife, and landscapes. With campuses and field sites throughout the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park, the organization has been inspiring environmental stewardship and lifelong learning since 1983. By blending education, exploration, and conservation, Glacier Institute plays a vital role in helping visitors and locals alike experience and protect the Crown of the Continent.
