EVERYTHING you need to start tying your own flies!
Only at the NFLA AUCTION
July 18, 5:00 pm, Sondreson Hall
Larch that are turning brown should recover
Cross-posted from the North Fork Trails website . . .
Several folks have voiced alarm that a lot of larch are turning brown in the Red Meadow and Moose creek drainages. Elliott Meyer, Silviculture Forester for the Flathead National Forest’s Hungry Horse/Glacier View and Spotted Bear Ranger Districts, offered this explanation: Continue reading Larch that are turning brown should recover
First Aid/CPR/AED Course coming up Tuesday, July 22
Bob Lee will once again be giving his well-regarded First Aid/CPR/AED class in the North Fork this summer. It is an all-day course, starting at 9:00am and wrapping up by 4:00pm. The date is Tuesday, July 22. The course will be held at Sondreson Hall. Cost is $45/person. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Class size is limited to 10 people.
This class offers two-year American Heart Association (AHA) certification in First Aid, CPR and AED usage. If your job requires certified First Aid training, your current certification is expiring or if you just want to get up to speed on such things, this is an excellent way to get it done.
Contact Bill Walker, 406-407-2764 or wkwalker@nvdi.com to sign up for the course.
‘Montana-Nepal-Human Carnivore Coexistence’ presentation at the Hall, 7pm, June 24
On Tuesday, June 24th, 7:00pm at Sondreson Hall we welcome back North Fork neighbor, author, and world-renowned wildlife biologist, Diane Boyd. She will discuss wildlife-human challenges through the parallel lenses of Montana-Nepal-Human carnivore coexistence. A presentation of photos and videos will complement the conversation.
A short reading from A Woman Among Wolves and book signing will follow.
Snacks will be provided at both presentations and Q&As will follow!
Live band at the Summer Dance and Social, 7pm, June 23, at the hall!
The Unstrung String Band is coming back this Saturday at 7.00 pm at at Sondreson Hall. Debo will lead the contra and square dancing suitable for all ages and abilities. The hat will be passed for donations to cover the band. Forget the weather and come and have fun!
Initial wildland fire potential outlook for 2025
With the fire season starting early this year, it also looks to be a long duration for the Northern Rockies and the Pacific Northwest. Attached is a short four page writeup that explains the forecast for June through September.
The potential for 2025 is similar to the fire years of 2006 (although 2007 was more significant in the Flathead), 2017 and 2021.
What is different this year is that there is no indication of moisture moving in during September – where we usually see either a rainy season-slowing event, or a season-ending rain and snow.
The North Fork has dodged significant fire since 2003. The fires we have had since then have been well-managed and have not had the big runs we saw in 1988, 2001 and 2003.
Be prepared, and hope for the best.
Be sure to attend the Wildland Fire Awareness Training on June 19th, 10 a.m. at Sondreson Community Hall, and the Firewise Day on July 9th, 9:30 a.m. to noon before the Potluck and the Interlocal.
See also: Northern Rockies June July August September 2025 Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook (PDF format)
Issues for the 2025 North Fork Summer Interlocal
In case some of you are North Fork residents/landowners, but are not on the Interlocal mailing list, Here’s a copy of a recent email about submitting local issues and concerns for discussion at the meeting…
Hi, folks.
This year’s Summer 2025 Interlocal Agreement Meeting is hosted by the North Fork Landowners Association on July 9, 1:00pm, at Sondreson Hall. It is preceded by the annual Firewise meeting at 9:30am and lunch at noon.
For those of you new to this, Interlocal meetings are held twice each year, winter and summer. These semi-annual get-togethers are intended to encourage open discussion between North Fork landowners and neighbors, and local, state and federal agencies. In other words, it’s a big deal if you have an interest in the North Fork.
As a convenience (it’s not required), I’m serving as a central point of contact for issues that North Fork organizations and individuals would like to see addressed by the various government agencies represented at the meeting. If you’ll send me your issues via email to wkwalker@nvdi.com by the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25, I’ll see to it that they get passed on to the various organizations in enough time for them to prepare their presentations.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Bill
Two Bear Air at Sondreson Hall, Sun, June 8, 6:30pm
This Sunday, June 8th, at 6:30pm, Two Bear Air will be present at the NFLA membership meeting! Please join us for a demonstration and discussion at Sondreson Community Hall.
Note on parking: Please park close to the building, or along the North Fork Road. Do not park at the end of the parking lot closest to the road! this will allow room for the helicopter to land.
Northern Lights Saloon holds ‘Pint Night’ June 12 to support NFLA
Calling all North Forkers! Austin and Katie (owners of the Northern Lights Saloon) are hosting a series of Pint Nights this summer. $2 from every draft beer sold on June 12 from the hours of 5-9pm will graciously be donated to the NFLA. It’s a double win since Thursdays are also barbecue/smoker night!
Historic North Fork Auction returns to Sondreson Hall, July 18, 5pm
Everyone needs a ‘Genuine McKibbon’ You can get yours at the NFLA Auction, July 18, 5:00pm, at Sondreson Hall. There’s sure to be other once in a lifetime treasures you didn’t know you need.
Mark your calendars!