School Groups & Outreach
An Immersive Educational Experience
Looking for an opportunity for your students to learn more about the history of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes? Want to explore the cultural significance of the bison? Interested in science and cultural activities? The Bison Range offers a wide range of activities for educational groups ranging from kindergarten to graduate students!
Museum Tour – 1 Hour
The Bison Range provides a guided tour of the Museum that includes historical, cultural, and scientific information approved by the CSKT Culture Committees and the CSKT Natural Resource Department. The tour can be adjusted for age, grade level, or interest if needed. Tours must be requested at least one day in advance.
Field Trips
Our Information & Education staff are happy to accommodate educational group looking to take a field trip to the Bison Range.
Monday-Thursday (Fridays must be requested in advance and are dependent on staff availability)
Bison Range Field Trips
We are available for field trips:
Monday – Thursday (Fridays with limited availability)
9am- 4pm
Recommended Group Size
Generally, we recommend that school groups plan to have groups of no more than 50 students per day to ensure that all students are able to participate in activities. For groups over 50, we suggest splitting groups into multiple days.
Reservations
If you are interested in setting up a field trip for your students, please contact us no earlier than 3 months before your target date.
Additional Activities
Other stations can be added depending on interest.
Pond Walk
Enjoy learning about our native pond ecosystem and the animals that live there. Includes a short walk, presentation, and insect identification activity.
PRAIRIE WALK
Walk along our information trail by the Visitor Center and learn about the interesting geological features of the Bison Range. Includes a presentation about native birds, plants, and similar topics.
ANIMAL ACTIVITY
Students can learn about our native species by looking at tracks, bones, and pelts. Includes a presentation and games.
NATIVE GAMES
Kids can work out their energy by playing traditional native games. This activity is dependent on weather and availability.
MAKER Truck
The Kwul ‘I’tkin Maker Truck is a mobile, cultural makerspace co-created by spectrUM, CSKT Tribal Education, SciNation, and tribal elders on the Flathead Reservation. Equipped with both high- and low-tech tools and supplies, the maker truck travels to schools and community events across the reservation to engage K-12 students with hands-on STEM activities that weave together cultural and conventional forms of making.