National Geographic Presents

An Evening of Field Research & Exploration

Saturday, February 11th at 7:30pm at the Strand Union Building on the campus of Montana State University. Doors open at 7:00pm and admission is free, but first come, first served.  Featuring John Francis, Mike Fay and Conrad Anker, Fay will share highlights from his 1,800-mile trek through the entire redwoods range and his current work on resource use and ecosystem balance in Alaska and British Columbia.  Anker will recount his 275-mile journey on foot through the remote Chang Tang to witness the high-altitude calving grounds of the elusive Tibetan antelope.  For more information, call 994-7275 or MSU online.

Young Explorers Grants Workshop

Earlier in the day, from 9:45am - 3:00pm in Gaines Hall, Room 101, National Geographic will host  a Young Explorers Grants Workshop, taught by grant committee members.  The workshop, including breakfast and lunch, is free.  Eligible participants must be age 18 to 25 and be in pursuit of research, exploration and conservation-based field projects. For details and limited registration, go to National Geographic. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Brought to you by The North Face, MSU and Northern Lights Trading Company!

The North Face Speaker Series VIP Reception

Support Eagle Mount and meet Mark Synnott at our VIP Reception!  $20 gets you food and drinks before the show and a reserved seat so you'll be up front and center for the show.  Log on to The North Face for tickets.  Proceeds from the VIP reception will go to Eagle Mount Bozeman.  Eagle Mount provides recreational opportunities for people with disabilities at their facilities in Bozeman.  This is a great organization and worthy of your support.  Come out for a great night with Northern Lights and The North Face at the Speaker Series featuring "Life on the Vertical" with Mark Synnott.  Listen to Mark's tales of climbing around the globe in some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes.