Snowshoes, science and stewardship: Libby Dam engineers the next generation of conservationists during Scotchman Peak’s annual “Winter Tracks”
Photo of a group of Troy and Libby Elementary school students learning campfire safety while roasting marshmallows for their s’mores. The activity was part of Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) 12th annual “Winter Tracks” event, Jan. 23, 2026 and Jan. 29, 2026, at Libby Dam, Libby, Montana. The event's goal is to spark students’ curiosity by immersing them in the ecology of their own wild backyard as they rotate through interactive stations led by expert naturalists and wildlife biologists.

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