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channel, and reduced the cover of reed canarygrass
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To learn more about the Flathead Conservation District call us at
• Affiliated with schools in
(406) 752-4220 or visit www.flatheadcd.org. To learn more about
Hawaii & California
conservation efforts across the state go to
• Classes for boys and girls, men and women
www.montanaconservation.org.
• Adult Beginner & Intermediate
• Children: Beginner & Intermediate (ages 4 and up)
Open registration will be held
on Sept. 3rd at 7:00 pm in our studio on 1500 Airport Rd, Kalispell. Classes begin Sept. 10.
755-4434
or www.hulamontana.com
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