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Helena-Lewis&ClarkNF @LewisandClarkNF

The official Twitter account for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest located in Central Montana. 🌈

Joined January 2011
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We all know Montana ROCKS! How much do you know about Montana rocks though? Volunteers with the Lewis and Clark Foundation at the Interpretive Center helped set up a display by the front entrance in Great Falls. You’ll have to go there in person to ask about the hot dog. 🌭
Table full of rocks from around Montana with a guidebook. A conspicuous hot dog sits on the table and is part of the exhibit.

ALT Table full of rocks from around Montana with a guidebook. A conspicuous hot dog sits on the table and is part of the exhibit.
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Tonight will be the longest night of the year. Each day that follows will grow a bit longer. We hope you have a restful and peaceful holiday season and take time out in nature to reflect and recharge for the new year. 🌙 🌟
View from the top of Patrol Mountain Lookout, west of Augusta, October 2023

ALT View from the top of Patrol Mountain Lookout, west of Augusta, October 2023
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“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” - Thomas Merton #TuesdayThoughts 📸 Rocky Mountain front, December 2023
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This past Saturday, volunteers and staff hosted their annual Trim-the-Tree event that invites families to come design an ornament and decorate a tree from the forest! We are open 9 am - 5 pm Tues.-Sat. and noon to 5 pm on Sun and located at 4201 Giant Springs Road in Great Falls.
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“The further human society drifts away from nature, the less we understand interdependence.” - Peter Senge Perhaps it’s time to reconnect with the land. #ThursdayThoughts 📸 Rocky Mountain front near Ear Mountain, taken October 6, 2023
Wooden cabin stands in foreground with Rocky Mountains covered in snow behind it

ALT Wooden cabin stands in foreground with Rocky Mountains covered in snow behind it
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Today, November 30, we have the opportunity to burn piles by Teton Pass. Smoke may be visible northwest of Choteau. Burning these piles now will help with our ability to manage fires during the summer months.
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“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson 📸 Duane Buchi, Rocky Mountain front
Photo of Rocky Mountains illuminated in a pink sunset with yellow fields in the foreground

ALT Photo of Rocky Mountains illuminated in a pink sunset with yellow fields in the foreground

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#TuesdayTrivia Recognize this historic ranger station on the forest?
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Our districts will be closing gates in accordance with our travel management plans. A few of our districts do not have enough snow to open gates for groomers/snowmobilers. Those gates will open once adequate snowfall occurs. PSA - don't shoot the gates! 🥴 Thanks!
A gate that has been used for target practice in the Northern Region.

ALT A gate that has been used for target practice in the Northern Region.

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Did you know there are wolverines living in the Big Belt Mountains? Wolverines have a unique paw pad with 5 toes (like a bear), that are nearly 5 in long and 3-4 in wide! This fellow followed the road a good half mile tucked away from the windy ridge-line. #WildlifeWednesday
Hidden Lake Trailhead

ALT Hidden Lake Trailhead

wolverine track was spotted on Saturday, November 19 on the road past the Hidden Lake Trailhead.

ALT wolverine track was spotted on Saturday, November 19 on the road past the Hidden Lake Trailhead.
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Tomorrow is the LAST day to apply for a permanent seasonal job with the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest! Come join our team! Visit USAJobs.gov and search “forestry aid” and/or “forestry technician.”
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These positions are interdisciplinary meaning you get a full suite of daily adventures from going out with a timber marking crew one day to assisting with a watershed restoration crew the next! Choose to #WorkForNature and be amazed at the different paths it opens.
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Find that attitude of gratitude in the Big Belt Mountains! #MotivationMonday
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Our incredible Helena Employee Association (which serves the Helena Ranger District and Helena Supervisor’s Office) raised $1289 and 350.6 lbs of food for the Helena Food Share!
A portion of goods for the Helena Food Share

ALT A portion of goods for the Helena Food Share

Team members load of the rig with canned goods before heading into downtown for drop off

ALT Team members load of the rig with canned goods before heading into downtown for drop off
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Montana District Court Judge Donald W. Molloy ruled in favor of the @LewisandClarkNF on a legal challenge brought forward. The case focused on wildlife claims under the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act. Read more: fs.usda.gov/detail/hlcnf/new…
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Land Management Plan book in foreground surrounded by a plant and a sign that says, "I love my forest."

ALT Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Land Management Plan book in foreground surrounded by a plant and a sign that says, "I love my forest."
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Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Director Duane Buchi was recently honored with the National Gifford Pinchot Excellence in Interpretation and Conservation Education Award! We work with rock stars! Read more: fs.usda.gov/detail/hlcnf/new…
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Here is the hardware Duane bought back:
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Helena-Lewis&ClarkNF retweeted
Dept. of Agriculture
@USDA
11 Nov 2023
Today we recognize and thank those who answered the call to serve our nation. We express our deepest appreciation to all military veterans for their courage and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay
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We know it is early to be thinking about next summer, but our seasonal hiring for next summer ends this week!! All jobs are listed on usajobs.gov 2024 Summer Jobs (Temporary) Hiring Event - Closes Nov. 8 Permanent Seasonal Hiring Event - Now through - Nov. 22
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#MotivationMonday "Courage gives us a voice and compassion gives us an ear. Without both, there is no opportunity for empathy and connection." - Brene Brown Did you catch the northern lights last night!? Photo of northern lights captured by Audrey Oltrogge on November 5, 2023.
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